ORDER

The instant appeal is directed against the judgment dated April 9, 2001 rendered by the High Court at Calcutta in Contempt Application No. 010 of 2001 by which the appellant is held guilty of contempt of court and is directed to pay the cost of the application to the respondent which is assessed at 200 GMS.

2. From the record of the case it is evident that a contract was entered into between the respondent- contractor and the Andaman and Nicobar Administration through Union of India for execution of the work of extension of runway by 1542 meters (5000 ft.) at Port Blair Airport on 29.12.1995. During the course of the execution of the said contract, dispute arose between the parties regarding payments of bills. The dispute was referred to sole arbitration of Mr. O.P. Goel. The arbitrator made his Award on March 22, 1999 and directed the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to pay to the respondent a sum of Rs.2,81,83,305/- (Rupees two crores eighty one lacs, eighty three thousand, three hundred and five only) with 12% interest per annum from the date of withholding of the amount of Rs.41,42,000/- (Rupees forty one lacs forty two thousand only) till the date of payment.

3. Feeli