JUDGMENT :

1. These three connected arbitration applications having been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter called as “Act of 1996”) seeking appointment of arbitrators.

2. These three arbitration applications are being heard and decided together with the consent of both the parties as the matters relate to one and the same contract for three different places.

3. The applicant before this Court is a company incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956 (hereinafter called as “Act of 1956”) having its registered office at Mumbai. Respondent No.1 M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (for short “BEL”) is a Public Sector Undertaking under the control of Ministry of Defence, Government of India, having its registered office at Bengaluru.

4. The respondent/BEL on 11.7.2006 invited tender for construction of underground specialized RCC integrated structures at Air Force Station, at eight (8) different places. The applicant Company submitted its bid for “Package two” consisting of three locations i.e. Ambala (ZB), Shillong (ZF) and Port Blair (ZH1). The tender of the applicant was accepted and letter of acceptance was issued for the three l