JUDGMENT :

RAJIV SHAKDHER, J.:

Preface:

1. This is an appeal, which is directed against the judgment of the learned single judge dated 05.07.2021. The learned single judge, via the impugned judgment dated 05.07.2021 has dismissed the petition filed by the appellant i.e., Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (hereafter referred to as “IRCTC”) preferred under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereafter referred to as the “1996 Act”).

1.1 Resultantly, the learned single judge has sustained the award dated 15.12.2020, rendered by the sole arbitrator.

1.2 A perusal of the award dated 15.12.2020 shows, that it is a partial/interim award, and what remains to be done, is to consider and quantify the claims based on the findings rendered in the said award.

Background:

1.3 At this juncture, it would be relevant to note, that the sole arbitrator was appointed by this Court via order dated 13.08.2019, passed in a petition moved by the respondent i.e., the claimant under section 11 of the 1996 Act.

2. Concededly, the arbitrator was called upon to consider the foll