ORDER

1. The arbitral proceedings, forming subject matter of the present petition, emanate out of a contract agreement dated 25th February, 2010, between the petitioner and the respondent. Clause 21 of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), forming part of the said agreement, provided for arbitration as the mode of resolution of disputes and read thus:

"21. Arbitration Settlement of Disputes & arbitration Except where otherwise provided in the contract all questions and disputes relating to the meaning of the specifications, design, drawings and instructions herein before mentioned and as to the quality of workmanship or materials used on the work or as to any other question, claim, right, matter or thing whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to the contract, designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, instructions orders or these conditions or otherwise concerning the works or the execution or failure to execute the same whether arising during the progress of the work or after the cancellation, termination, completion or abandonment thereof shall be dealt with as mentioned hereinafter:-

(i) If the contractor considers that he is entitled to any extra payment or compen