The respondent-contractor was awarded the construction work at the PETS complex, Faridabad, Haryana by the petitioner in pursuance of the agreement dated 26.04.1991. The stipulated date of completion of work was 17.06.1992, but the work was actually completed on 21.08.1993 with the delay of about one year and two months. The terms and conditions agreed to between the parties contained arbitration clause and since disputes arose between the parties, the matter was referred to arbitration.

As soon as possible after Contract is let or any substantial Works Order is placed and before Work under it is begun, the G.E. And the Contractor shall agree upon a Time and Progress Chart.

The contractor respondent raised disputes for compensation, on account of the alleged extra expenditure involved due to delay in completion. He claimed Rs. 6 lakhs

HIND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS PETITIONER: Vs. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA RESPONDENT