Kathuria And Sons vs M.C.D. (Desu) on 3 November, 1998
22. In my considered opinion, the respondent has been able to establish that the impugned bill is direct and inevitable result of the meter readings and the application of the terms of the tariff thereto. Thus, the reasonableness of the rates as per tariff or the formula provided for computation in the tariff which is statutory in nature cannot be the subject matter for reference as per the arbitration agreement. The aforesaid dispute also is accordingly not referable to arbitration. The petitioner has also sought for reference of dispute 'E' to the arbitrator. The aforesaid dispute also in the light of the observations of the decision in Ram Lal Aggarwal & Co. (supra) cannot be referred to for arbitration.