NAVIN CHAWLA, J.

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 12.05.2018 passed by the Sole Arbitrator adjudicating the disputes that have arisen between the parties in relation to the Contract Agreement No.CEDZ/40 OF 2009-10: Construction of Building for PLI (OPS) at Delhi Cantt.

2. The Arbitrator has carved out the basic facts in relation to the Contract in paragraph 15 of the Award, which is reproduced hereunder:

“15. BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE CASE.

a. CA No and Name of Work	CEDZ/40 of 2009-10 CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING FOR PLI (OPS) AT DELHI CANTT. DELHI
b. Date of tender Receipt	20th Nov 2009
c. Date of Acceptance	16th Dec 2009
d. Amount of Contract	: 5,88,99,749.95
e. Date of Commencement	01st Jan 2010
f. Date of Stipulated Completion	31st March 2011
g. First Extension of time	30th Dec 2011, Granted on : 30th A