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The Bench may decide the reference on the written pleadings and the documents accompanying them if the parties so request or agree. If one of the parties requests for a hearing or the Bench on its own decides that the dispute shall be settled after hearing the parties, the parties shall be heard. The Bench shall have power to call for any further documents or things and take any oral evidence, if necessary. When there is a hearing the Registrar shall intimate the parties the date, time and place of the hearing. At the first hearing the Bench will ascertain from the parties whether they wish to have a reasoned award and if both parties indicate their agreement, the award will contain the reasons.