The Court:
1. The petitioner is a registered partnership firm. The petitioner is
engaged in the business of supply, erection, testing and commissioning
of overhead electrification projects for various railway divisions under
the Ministry of Railways. Pursuant to a notice inviting tender dated
October 15, 2020, the petitioner participated in the same. The letter of
acceptance was issued on October 15, 2020 to the successful bidder.
2
The contract was executed pursuant to the letter of acceptance. The
tender document provided that the same would be governed by Indian
Railway Standard General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Clause 64 of
the GCC provides for settlement of dispute by arbitration which is
quoted below:
