JUDGMENT :

I.A. No. 527 of 2020:

1. This interlocutory application has been filed for condoning the delay of 99 days, which has occurred in preferring this appeal.

2. No counter affidavit to the delay condonation application has been filed.

3. Heard the parties.

4. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and considering the statements made in this application, we are of the view that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause in preferring this appeal within time.

5. Accordingly, this interlocutory application is allowed and the delay of 99 days in preferring this appeal, is hereby condoned.

6. With the consent of the parties, the matter has been heard at this stage for final disposal.

L.P.A. No. 42 of 2020:

7. The instant appeal under clause 10 of the letters patent is directed against the order/judgment dated 03.09.2019 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P. (L) No. 4314 of 2001, whereby and whereunder, while dismissing the writ petition the award dated 24.04.2001 passed in Reference Case No. 14 of 1997 has been refused to be interfered with.

8. The brief facts of the case as per the pleading made in the writ petition which require to be enumerated herein, read as under:

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