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In the clause under discussion there is a provision for referring the disputes to the lessor and the decision of the lessor is made final. On its true construction it spells out an arbitration agreement.
7. A feeble attempt was made to contend that clause 15 provides a departmental appeal but does not provide for resolution of dispute by arbitration. There was no question of providing for an appellate forum by the terms of the lease. On the contrary, the language of clause 15 leaves no room for doubt that it spells out an arbitration agreement. In this connection reference may be made to Chief Conservator of Forests v. Rattan Singh [AIR 1967 SC 166 : 1966 Supp SCR 158] where an identical clause in a forest contract entered into between the forest contractor and the Governor of Madhya Pradesh came in for consideration. Relevant clause was as under: