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16. On the award having been remitted to him, the arbitrator entered upon the reference on 16-1-1997. The award was made on 30-9-1997, admittedly after the expiry of the requisite period of four months from the date the arbitrator entered upon the reference.

17. A perusal of the record shows that during the aforesaid period between 16-1- 1997 to 30-9-1997 as many as three hearings were held respectively on 4-3-1997, 2-5-1997 and 6-9-1997. The defendant has been taking part in such hearings and proceedings without any objection.