M/S. M.B. Patel & Co vs Oil & Natural Gas Commission

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the Arbitrator's award dated 03.05.1985, citing misconduct and errors on the face of the record, particularly the Arbitrator's failure to consider clauses 14 and 18 of the Arbitration Agreement. The Court emphasized that under clause 14, no compensation claims are admissible for delays caused by the Commission, and clause 18 prohibits interest on amounts payable to the contractor. The Court directed the Arbitrator to reconsider the matter afresh in light of these findings, dismissing the appeal.