SOWARAN SINGH Vs. MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE PATHANKOT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS is an appeal from the order of the Senior Subordinate Judge, Gurdaspur, granting a decree in accordance "with the award of the Arbitrator for Rs. 582. 75 np. out of the aggregate claim laid by the appellant for a sum of Rs. 14,732. 75 np. , against the respondent Committee.

(2.) THE claim of Swaran Singh appellant was made in pursuance of a contract made by him with the respondent Municipal Committee, Pathankot, for the construction at sewage works. The Superintending Engineer, II Public Health Circle Patiala, was appointed an Arbitrator under an agreement of the parties. The reference to arbitration was made on 24th of November, 1959, and the award, which was sought to be made a rule of the Court was made on 5th of July, 1960.

(3.) IT is next contended by Mr. Manchanda that the Arbitrator in giving his findings with regard to the various items of the claim did not discuss in detail the reasons for his conclusion. When the parties choose a domestic tribunal for settlement of their disputes the Arbitrator is not bound to give reasons for the award. It is not denied that full opportunity was given by the Arbitrator to the parties to present their respective points of view and evidence was adduced before him. The award cannot be impugned on the ground that the Arbitrator did not give detailed reasons for his conclusion.