High Court's appointment of sole arbitrator overturned; Clauses 64(3)(a)(ii) & 64(3)(b) of contract upheld.

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....Appointment of an arbitrator - When the agreement specifically provides for appointment of Arbitral Tribunal consisting of three arbitrators from out of the panel serving or retired Railway Officers, the High Court was not justified in appointing an independent sole arbitrator ignoring Clauses 64(3)(a)(ii) and 64(3) (b) of the General Conditions of Contract....