1. The challenge in this petition by TDI International India Limited (TDI) is to an Award dated 19th April, 2011 passed by the sole Arbitrator in the disputes between TDI and the Respondent, Airport Authority of India (‘AAI’), arising out of an ‘Agreement for License of Advertisement Rights’ dated 18th April, 2001 and a Supplementary Agreement dated 23rd March, 2007 where under for the period between 18th April, 2001 and 30th April, 2008, TDI was granted a licence for Advertisement Rights at the Hyderabad Airport.

2. A perusal of the impugned Award shows that by a letter dated 12th September, 2008 the claim petition of TDI through its Advocate Mr. Ajay Kapur was submitted before the learned Arbitrator. In response thereto, by a letter dated 5th January, 2009, AAI through its Advocate filed its statement of defence as well as a counter-claim. Thereafter on 11th February, 2009, a rejoinder was filed by TDI. AAI filed its comments on the rejoinder by a letter dated 24th March, 2009.

3. There were two sittings held by the learned Arbitrator. The first was held at Hyderabad on 2nd May, 2009. What transpired at the said sitting and thereafter is set out in para 5 of the impugned Awa