( 1 ) THE three appeals raise an additional argument relating to the scope of the reference in relation to certain disputes in regard to the fuel adjustment charges levied by the Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking made to Shri S. N. Andley, a retired Chief Justice of this Court. The common issues have been dealt with in the judgment announced today in FAO (OS) 56/86 (reported in AIR 1988 Delhi 26) and that will also dispose of the contentions raised

( 2 ) A petition under Section 20 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 seeking the reference of disputes relating to fuel adjustment charges came up before Ranganathan, J. It was stated that "it is common ground that there is an agreement between the parties which provides for arbitration in the event of such disputes. Both parties also agree that as in certain other matters between the Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking and other assessees (including the petitioner), Shri S. N. Andley, retired Chief Justice of this Court, may be appointed arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes set out in para 6 of the petition. It is so directed. "

( 3 ) RN. Kirpal J. who was seized of several suits including suit No. 518-A/73, in his judgment