BIMAL CHANDRA BASAK, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against an order d 23rd March, 1989 whereby th8 learned Trial Judge allowed the applications made under section 20 of the Arbitration Act (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) and gave necessary directions in connection with the arbitration proceedings. The facts of this case as alleged in the petition as follows :

( 2 ) THERE was an agreement in writing between the plaintiff, who are respondents herein, and the defendants, who are the appellants herein regarding construction of some plants. Clause 23. 1 of this agreement contained an arbitration clause which provides as follows :"in the event of any question or disputes arising under or out of these conditions or in connection with this or relating to this contract except as to any matters the decision of which is specifically provided for in these conditions the matter in dispute shall be referred to two Arbitrators, one to be nominated by the company and one to be nominated by the contractor, or in case of the said Arbitrators not agreeing then to an umpire to be appointed by the Arbitrators in writing before proceeding on the reference and the decision of the Arbitrator

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