1. All these appeals are disposed of by this common judgment. Heard Mr. B. Deb, learned Senior counsel assisted by Ms. P. Bhattacharyya, learned counsel for the appellant and Ms. M. Bordoloi, learned counsel for the respondent.

Arb.Appl. 18/2014:

2. The appellant entered into a contract agreement with the Gauhati Municipal Corporation (agreement No. GWS/169/85/32 dated 21.11.1985) for supply, fitting, fixing and commissioning of Raw Water Pumpset with all allied accessories including supply and laying of Pumping Machines and Barge. The work value was Rs. 6,09,55,200/-and the scheme is known as Zoo Road Water Supply Scheme. The said project was handed over to Assam Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Board, a statutory Body under the Assam Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Board Act, 1985. The contract period was 30 months w.e.f. 21.11.1985. There was delay of eight years in completion of the work and in the process the respondent Board paid Rs.12,81,49,564/- Alleging breaches committed by the respondent Board in fulfilling its contractual obligation, the appellant sought for referring 14 Nos. of claim for arbitration.

Arb.Appl. 21/2014:

3. The respondent Board invited tender for des