JUDGMENT

Vibhu Bakhru, J. (ORAL)--The petitioner has filed the present petition under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter the `A&C Act'), inter alia, praying that a Sole Arbitrator be appointed to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

2. On 27.05.2013, Northern Railways had issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for Onboard Catering Services in Train no. 12263-64 (Hazarat Nizamuddin - Pune: Duronto Express). Subsequently, on 09.10.2013 and 23.10.2013, the Railway Board issued two circulars - CC no. 63/2013 and CC no. 67/2013. In terms of Circular no. 63/2013, the Railway Board revised the menu and catering service. In terms of Circular no. 67/2013, the Railway Board directed provision of Regular Meals in place of Combo Meals.

3. The petitioner submitted its bid and, on 13.12.2013, it was awarded the license to provide Onboard Catering Services for the train in question (Train no. 12263-64, Hazarat Nizamuddin - Pune: Duronto Express).

4. Thereafter, on 27.03.2014, a Master License Agreement was executed between the petitioner and Northern Railways. It is averred in the petition that the same contained a Menu, as introduced by Circul