RAJKAMAL BUILDERS vs AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPN. .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to restore the original arbitration award of Rs.20,14,860/- with interest, clarifying that the liability of ONGC to pay Rs.13,43,240/- was improperly shifted from AMC. The Court emphasized that the contractor's entitlement to the award amount remains intact, irrespective of the inter-se dispute between AMC and ONGC regarding liability. The judgment reinforces the principle that the contractor should receive the awarded amount without delay, highlighting the need for amicable resolution mechanisms between statutory bodies.