( 1 ) SHRI T. S. Murthy, the sole arbitrator was appointed to adjudicate the matter between M/s. R. S Avtar Singh and Co. Vs. M/s. National Projects Construction Corporation Ltd. He made and published his award on 31st July, 1990 and filed the same in this Court. Notice of the filing of the award was issued to both the parties. M/s. R. S. Avtar Singh and Co. did not file objections. However, the respondent/npcc has filed the objections inter alia on the grounds that:

1. The arbitrator has misconducted himself and the proceedings bydepriving the objector reasonable opportunity of hearing and also by omitting to record the minutes of the meeting held on 25th May, 1990.

2. The arbitrator has ignored the material document i. e. the final bill while publishing the award. The arbitrator acted behind the back of the objector by asking the petitioner to purchase the stamp paper on 25th May, 1990 while the proceedings were still going on.

3. The arbitrator has ignored the admitted facts regarding the cost of material. He made and published his award in haste even without waiting for his fees frorm the objector. He received respondent s part of the share of his fees from the pe