The State Of Gujarat Through Chief ... vs Amber Builders

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Gujarat Public Works Contract Disputes Arbitration Tribunal to issue interim orders under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court clarified that the Tribunal, established under the Gujarat Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal Act, 1992, does have the authority to make such interim orders, thereby reinforcing the Tribunal's role in resolving disputes related to works contracts. The appeals were decided in favor of the respondent, Amber Builders.