One of the Clauses of the agreement, namely, Clause 12 was with regard to reference of any dispute, arising out of the agreement, being made to the arbitration of the Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts Corporation.
By an Order dated 25th July, 1986 a retired District Judge was appointed as an Arbitrator.
An application was made by the respondent under Section 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir Arbitration Act for appointment of an Arbitrator on the ground that a dispute under the agreement has arisen between the parties.
An application to set aside the award was filed by the appellant which was dismissed by a single Judge of the High Court and an L.P.A. filed against the judgment of the single Judge was dismissed by a Division Bench on 1st March, 1989.
Notice was issued to the appellant which put in appearance and filed objection.
Subsequently, however, there was default in appearance on behalf of the appellant and an ex parte award was made on 21st December, 1986.
He entered into reference on 8th August, 1986.
An agreement between the parties was arrived at on 24th September, 1980.
Applications on behalf of the persons who wanted to take advantage of the scheme were invited up to 16th August, 1980.
Aggrieved, the appellant has preferred this Civil Appeal.
The respondent was one of the applicants.
