This application tiled seeks appointment of an Arbitrator for settlement of the claims and disputes between the parties herein with regard to the amounts claimed as due and payable by the respondents to the petitioner in respect of an agreement No.53/DEN/S/BG/ SC dated 3-10-1990.

2. The petitioner asserts that the 1st respondent issued a tender notice for the work - Warangal-Water Supply Bulk Water Drawal from Warangal Municipality and provision of overhead tank and pipelines. The petitioner was one of the bidders in the tender. His bid was accepted and he was awarded the work. The work could not be completed within the time stipulated and the petitioners request for extension of time was also accorded.

3. During the currency of the work, the petitioner asserts, the capacity of the overhead tank was raised from 20,000 gallons to 33,000 gallons. The petitioner executed this increased quantum of work. The petitioner asserts that the scope of the work was enhanced in excess of the specifications as per the agreed items under the agreement between the parties and as a consequence, the value of the work increased from Rs.4,20,858-25 ps., to Rs.10,61,121-70 ps. The respondents failed