1. This appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996 is directed against an order dated 13 May, 2024 passed under
section 16 of the Act dismissing the claim of the petitioner.
2. In or about, 2007-08, a tender was issued by the respondent Railways
for “construction of New Major Bridge No. 172 over river Brahamani with
pile foundation in 1980 station of the Eastern Railways.” Pursuant to the
above tender, the petitioner participated in the same and emerged as the
successful bidder. By a letter of acceptance, the petitioner was awarded
the entire works which was to be completed within a period of 16
months. The parties also entered into a contract dated 5 January, 2009.
Subsequently, the petitioner commenced the works and duly completed
the same after extensions were granted under the contract.
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