1. This petition under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act’) has been filed by the petitioner challenging the Arbitral Award dated 26th March, 2015 passed by the Sole Arbitrator in so far as it allows claim nos.1, 2, 4 and 5 of the respondent.

2. The disputes between the parties are in relation to agreement No.CEDZ-36/2009-10 for provision of 72 Single Officers Accommodation Adjacent to Naval Officers Mess (Varuna) at Delhi Cantt. entered into between the parties on 5th November, 2009. Some of the terms of the said agreement that are relevant for the purpose of the present adjudication are reproduced herein below:-

“IN LIEU OF IAFW-2162 (REVISED-1960)

MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES (NOTICE OF TENDER)

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4. The work is to be completed within the period as indicated in the aforesaid Appx ‘A’ (in accordance with the phasing if any, indicated in the tender) from the date of handing over site, which will be about a week after the date of acceptance.

APPENDIX ‘A’ TO NOTICE OF TENDER

(NIT NO.09/CEDZ/2008-09)

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