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12. Thus, I am satisfied that the finding of the learned senior Civil Judge that it is an arbitration award is correct but the other limb of the order that it is not admissible for collateral purpose cannot be sustained. It is, however, made clear that it requires Stamp Duty and hence it is open for the learned senior Civil Judge to impound the document and collect stamp duty. As the suit pertains to the year 1989, it would be proper to direct the learned senior Civil Judge to complete the formalities of impounding the document by himself and expedite the trial and dispose of the suit as early as possible.