R.S. Mongia, J. (Oral) - The point in this petition for consideration is as to whether the Additional Registrar, Cooperative Societies had the power and jurisdiction to decide the revision petition filed by respondent No. 4-Shri Harjit Singh, which decision has gone against the petitioner.

2. De-hors of the details, suffice it to mention that matter was referred to an Inspector, Co-operative Societies for arbitration under Section 55 of the Punjab Co-operative Societies Act, 1961 (hereinafter called "the Act"), regarding a particular dispute which was decided against the petitioner and liability of Rs. 12, 000/- as principal amount, besides interest and costs, was fastened against the petitioner. He filed an appeal against the award given by the Arbitrator (in this case an Inspector of Co-opertive Societies). The appeal was heard by the Assistant Registrar, Co-operative Societies. Vide order dated 12.11.1996 (Annexure P-2), the appeal was decided in favour of the petitioner and against respondent No. 4. Respondent No. 4 then filed revision petition which was heard by the Additional Registrar, Cooperative Societies and the decision went against the petitioner and in favour o