1.Respondent in Arbitration O.P. No. 1 of 1996, on the file of Additional District Court, Karaikal, is the revision petitioner.

2. The Revision is filed under Art. 227 of the Constitution of India. Respondent herein entered into three contracts with the petitioner on 20-7-1990, 8-8-1990 and 17-1-1992. All these agreements provide for arbitration in the event of dispute arising between the parties relating to the terms and conditions or as to any other question, claim, right, matter or thing whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to the terms and conditions of the contract. The contracts also provide for the appointment of a sole arbitrator to decide the dispute, who will have to be appointed by the petitioner on the request made by the party. During the progress of work, dispute arose between the parties in regard to certain matters and, therefore, as per registered letter dated 18-3-1993, respondent herein requested the petitioner to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration clause. Petitioner received three separate notices dated 18-3-1993, on 22-3-1993. A reminder was also sent. But the purpose was not achieved. Petitioner - Oil and Natural Gas Commission refused to