Delhi Govt Announces Deletion Of Arbitration Clauses From All Future PWD Contracts

The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has reportedly decided to delete the arbitration clause from all its future contracts. Arbitration is a common mechanism for resolving disputes in commercial contracts, offering an alternative to lengthy court proceedings. The PWD's decision to remove this clause could have significant implications for how disputes arising from its future contracts will be handled, potentially leading to an increased burden on the regular court system for dispute resolution in infrastructure and construction projects undertaken by the Delhi government. The reasons behind this decision are not detailed but could involve concerns about the efficiency or outcomes of past arbitrations.