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(1) On receipt of a reference under section 86, the Registrar shall, subject to the rules,— (a) decide the dispute himself; or Disputes to be referred to Registrar. Settlement of disputes. 213 The West Bengal Co-operative Societies Act, 1973. Force and effect of certain awards. [West Ben. Act (Chapter X. Settlement of disputes.—Section 88.—Chapter XL—Winding up and dissolution of co-operative societies.—Section 89.) (b) transfer it for disposal to any person authorised by the State Government to exercise the powers of the Registrar in this behalf; or (c) refer it for disposal to one or more arbitrators to be appointed by the Registrar. (2) Subject to the rules, the Registrar may withdraw any reference transferred or referred under sub-section (1) and may deal with it himself in the manner provided in such rules. (3) The Registrar or any arbitrator to whom a dispute is referred under sub-section (1) may, on the application of any party to the dispute, and on such terms as he thinks fit, make such interlocutory orders as may be necessary for the preservation of any property which is the subject-matter of the dispute or in relation to which any question may arise therein. (4) All disputes referred to in section 86 shall be decided within three months from the date of receipt of such disputes by the Registrar. (5) If any person dealing with such dispute, fails to decide it within the aforesaid period, he shall make a report to the next higher authority, stating reasons for such failure and the said authority may allow him such further time, not exceeding three months, for disposal of the dispute.