( 1 ) AS disputes had arisen between the parties, Shri Suresh Mehta, Superintending Engineer was appointed as Arbitrator and the disputes were referred to him. After adjudication learned Arbitrator gave award dated 21st August, 1996 which was filed in this Court. Certain claims were awarded to the respondent herein. Objections to this award were filed by the appellant-Delhi Development Authority (hereinafter referred to as DDA, for short ). These objections were dismissed with costs by the learned Single Judge vide impugned order dated September 14,1999 and award dated August 21,1996 was made rule of the Court and decree was passed in terms thereof. However, as far as award of interest for pre-suit period is concerned, the award was modified to the extent that in respect of claim Nos. 1 to 4, instead of awarding interest from March 31,1990 to March 7, 1995, it was held that respondent would be entitled to interest w. e. f. October 1,1991 to March 7,1995. The present appeal has been filed by the DDA against the aforesaid order dated September 14,1999.

( 2 ) IN the grounds of appeal, the challenge was confined to the award in respect of Claims 7, 14, 17 and 20 to 22. Howeve