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The applicant is a Lawyer by profession. The respondent, a non-banking finance company availed services of the applicant as an Auctioneer in 2014. He continued to provide services till March 2024 and series of agreements were executed between the parties. The last agreement executed on 17.03.2022 is produced as Annexure A1.

2. According to the applicant, an amount of Rs.91,705/- was remaining to be paid to him by the respondent. The applicant raised a bill on 22.02.2022. As there was no response, a letter was sent on 28.03.2023 demanding payment. The said letter also did not invoke any response. On 18.06.2024, a notice was issued. Copy of the notice dated 18.06.2024 has been produced as Annexure A4.

3. Invoking the arbitration clause in the agreement, Annexure A5 notice was issued suggesting a lawyer as the Arbitrator. However, the respondent did not reply to Annexure A5. Hence the arbitration request was filed.

4. Respondent entered appearance and filed a counter affidavit. It is contended in the counter affidavit that the claims are time barred. According to the respondent, the applicant has claimed amounts for the period between 01.05.2021 and 31.12.2021. It is pointed ou