1999 (3) TMI 661

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....certain civil works were carried out and in respect of which they made a claim for payment of money. Although several claims had been made by the appellant, ultimately on 6-2-1989, the respondents intimated the appellant to receive a cheque for a sum of Rs. 2,79,600 in full and final settlement of the works relating to Tenders I and II. The appellant acknowledged the same by endorsing on the said ....

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....n full and final settlement. It was also contended that the clause providing for reference of disputes to arbitration is not attracted in such a situation. In an identical situation, this Court in Union of India v. L.K Ahuja & Co. 1988 3 SCC 76 held that on completion of work, the right to get money would normally arise thereafter on settlement of the final bill, the right to get further payment g....