OM CONSTRUCTION CO. vs AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORP.

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat High Court erred in rejecting the appellant's petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for the appointment of an Arbitrator. The Court emphasized that the disputes arising from the works contract should be referred to the Arbitration Tribunal as per Clause 30 of Form B-I and the Gujarat Tribunal Act, 1992. The Court directed the appointment of an Arbitrator to resolve the disputes, thereby upholding the appellant's right to seek arbitration under the applicable statutes.