THE STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH CHIEF SECRETARY 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 confirmed that the Tribunal, established under the Gujarat Act, has the authority to make such interim orders in disputes arising from works contracts. The judgment clarifies the interplay between state-specific arbitration laws and the general provisions of the A&C Act.