Anil Dev Singh, J.

( 1 ) THE Arbitrator Mr. G. R. Hingorani made and published the award on February 17, 1989 in the matter of arbitration between the petitioner Ajay Construction Company and respondent-DDA in regard to the work, namely "construction of 168 MIG Houses at Bodella Pocket CG - I". While the petitioner prays for making the award a rule of the Court, the first respondent has filed an application, being I. A. 1840/90, under sections 30 and 33 of the Arbitration Act for setting aside the same. The facts giving rise to this matter are as follows:-

( 2 ) THE petitioner and first respondent entered into a contract with regard to the above said work. Certain disputes arose between the parties whereupon Engineer Member, DDA appointed second respondent to adjudicate the same. The following relevant dates and data are not in dispute:-

1. Date of tender - November 14, 1979. 2. Date of acceptance - February 22, 1980. 3. Date of commencement - March 2, 1980. 4. Period of completion - 12 months. 5. Stipulated date of completion as per agreement - February 2, 1981. 6. Actual date of completion - June 30, 1982.

( 3 ) LEARNED counsel appearing for the first respondent has assailed some o

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