( 1 ) DELHI Development Authority, respondent, placed an order on M/s. Pawan Joinery Mills for the supply of shutters. Certain disputes arose out of the execution of the order. The Engineer Member of the Delhi Development Authority by its letter dated 2nd January, 1987 appointed Shri G. R. Hingorani, as the sole arbitrator to decide and adjudicate the disputes between the parties. The arbitrator entered upon the reference and made his award on 23rd May, 1988 and on a direction given by this court, the arbitrator filed the award as well as arbitration proceedings.

( 2 ) NOTICE of filing of the award was served on the parties. The petitioner has accepted the award but the Delhi Development Authority has challenged the award by filing objections under Sections 30 and 33 of the Arbitration Act. The objections are contested on behalf of the petitioner.

( 3 ) ON the pleadings, the following issues were framed :

(1) Whether the Award is liable to be set aside on the grounds set out in the objection petition ? (2) Relief.

( 4 ) THE parties were given leave to lead evidence by way of affidavits, which they have done. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have given m