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1. Respondent-claimant was awarded the work of extension of Ranhola Bridge at RD-30825 M Supplementary Drain in Delhi by the objector-petitioner. The designs and drawing for the bridge were supplied to the respondent-claimant by the petitioner-objector. The claimant completed the work in September, 1993 according to the designs and drawings so supplied by the petitioner-objector. Thereafter, the bridge was opened to traffic. Soon after its completion, the bridge structure showed signs of distress leading to collapse of one of its end spans. Middle span also showed signs of distress. The failure of the structure, according to the petitioner-objector, was attributable to poor workmanship and use of substandard material by the claimant. The claimant, on the other hand, maintained that the structure had failed on account of inadequate and defective designs and drawings supplied by the petitioner-objector.