MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI versus M/S R.V. ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Whether the arbitral award deserves to be set aside on the ground of lack of jurisdiction due to improper constitution of the arbitral tribunal or patent illegality. Headnotes† Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – ss.16, 34, 37, 4 Tribunal – Interpretation of arbitration clause – Waiver – The Appellant-MCGM had floated a tender and invited proposals – The stipulated duration for completion of the work under the Agreement was 72 months and the contract was designed to be implemented in stages