( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the order of the learned single Judge dismissing the objections of the appellant, Union of India, under section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 and refusing to set aside the award.

( 2 ) IN pursuance of an arbitration clause in the contract dated February 6, 1963 entered into by Union of India with the respondent firm (hereafter called " the Contractor") in regard to the scheme for development of land east of Kailsh for residential purposes- levelling and dressing, the dispute between the partics was REFERRED TO to arbitration of Shri V. V. Vaze, arbitrator, in the Ministry of Works and Housing. On June 24, 1972 the arbitrator made an award awarding a total sum of Rs. 45.-194. CO to the contractor for wrongful termination of the contract by Union of India. On the same date, the arbitrator issued notices to the parties informing them of the making and signing of the award. On July 3, 1972 the respondent contractor requested the arbitrator to file the award in court. In reply by letter dated July 6, 1972 the arbitrator informed the respondent that steps were being taken to file the Award in L Court. By letter dated July 7, 1972