Y. K. Sabharwal, J.

( 1 ) THE sewerage work in Sector c of Green Fields Colony, Faridabad (Haryana) was awarded by the respondent/objector to the petitioner. Disputes and differences between the parties were referred to the sole arbitration of Brig. Harish Chandra (Retired) in accordance with the arbitration agreement. The arbitrator has filed the award and the proceedings in this Court. The respondent has challenged the validity of award and has filed objections thereto (I. A. 766188 ). , On pleadings of the parties, following issues are framed :

1. Whether there s any error apparent on the face If the award ?

2. Whether the award has been improperly procured ?

3. Whether the arbitrator is guilty of misconduct as alleged in the objection petition.

4. Whether the award is liable to be set aside ?

5. Relief.

( 2 ) PARTIES have filed evidence in the form of affidavits. As all the issues are inter-connected, it will be convenient to take them up together.

( 3 ) THE main objection raised by the respondent is that the arbitrator had made and signed his award on 6th August, 1987 but it was typed on a non-judicial stamp paper purchased, on 22nd August, 1987 which is an inconceivable proposi

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