(1.) The petitioner has filed the present petition under Sec. 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereafter the 'A&C Act') praying that an arbitrator be appointed to adjudicate the disputes that have arisen between the parties.
(2.) The respondent had issued a notice inviting eligible contractors for submitting their bid for constructing eight rooms in double storied class rooms, one Laboratory for science, and a staircase at Govt. Girls Secondary School (GGSS) No.2 Sector - V, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, New Delhi (School ID: - 923050).
(3.) The petitioner had successfully bid for the said contract and its offer was accepted on 18/5/2013. The scheduled date of commencement of the work was stipulated as 1/8/2013 and the works were to be completed on or before 31/1/2014.