1. This appeal is filed against the judgment and decree dated 29-02-1996 in O.S.No.145 of 1993 on the file of Additional Subordinate Judge, Gudur, Nellore district, whereunder the award of the Arbitrator relating to Claims Nos.2, 7 and 14 is set aside while the award relating to Claim Nos.1, 8, 9 and 13 is confirmed, granting further interest at 18% per annum, thereby dismissing the suit to that extent. CRP No.3729 of 1996 is filed questioning the judgment and decree in O.S.No.113 of 1993 while CRP No.2165 of 1999 is filed against the judgment and decree in O.S.No.116 of 1993.

2. The brief facts that led to the referring of the dispute to the Arbitrator may be stated thus:On 07-10-1986 the Union of India, Department of Space represented by its Civil Engineering Division, Sriharikota, had entrusted the work of construction of 85 quarters of “C” type Additional Housing Colony at Sullurpet, to the appellant/petitioner for a total amount of Rs.62,79,239/-. As per the Agreement, the work has to be completed within 10 months. The work commenced on 22-10-1986 and it has to be completed by 31-5-1987, as per the Agreement. But, the work could not be completed due to various reaso