Arbitrator Appointment not possible if jurisdiction of Designated Officer cannot be invoked by both parties to dispute

South Delhi Municipal Corporation Vs South Delhi Municipal Corporation (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion :- The agreement between the parties provides the competent officer and the Commissioner with supervisory control over the execution of work and administrative control over it from time to time and thus to prevent disputes. The intention is not to provide for a forum for resolving disputes. Thus, no Arbitrator could have been appointed by the High Court under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Facts :- As per clause 16 of the agreement only the party dissatisfied...