1. The objections filed by the Plaintiff, M/s. Bindra Builders in IA No. 821 of 2002 under Sections 30 and 33 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 (‘Act’) to an Award dated 29th September 2000 of the sole Arbitrator are being disposed of by this judgment.

2. The background facts are that the Plaintiff, a partnership firm, was awarded various works in Group Housing Schemes for construction of 1440 MIG/LIG Dwelling Units (‘DUs’) at Trilokpuri, New Delhi by the Defendant No. 1, Delhi Development Authority (‘DDA’). The disputes between the parties were referred to arbitration after the Plaintiff filed Suit No.2659A of 1994 in this Court under Section 20 of the Act. Although the time limit for publication of the Award was four months from 9th July 1996, the date on which the Arbitrator entered upon the reference, the time was enlarged periodically with the consent of the parties. The plaintiff filed its statement of facts/claims on th July 1996. DDA filed its counter statement of facts/claims and counterclaims on 3rd September 1996. DDA filed a revised counter statement of facts/claims on 2nd September 1997. CS (OS) No.1001A of 2001 Page 1 of 12

3. A preliminary objection was raised bef