Diiaram Vir v. DDA and Anr

1. Mr. Mittal, the learned counsel for the respondents has reverted with instructions. He says that his clients would be agreeable to the appointment of an arbitrator in terms of clause 25 of the agreement obtaining between the parties.

2. Mr. Sehgal says that he would have no objection to the respondents appointing an arbitrator in terms of the aforementioned clause provided appointment is expedited. ARB.P. 401/2013 & 403/2013 2013:DHC:8100 U-

3. Accordingly, the captioned petitions are disposed of with the following directions (i). the respondents will appoint an arbitrator within four weeks from today in terms of clause 25 of the agreement obtaining between the parties; (ii). upon appointment of the arbitrator, written notice will be sent to the petitioner and his counsel; and (iii). the arbitrator will enter upon reference within two weeks of his appointment and dispose of the disputes obtaining between the parties as expeditiously as possible though, not later than six months from today. ^ 4. With the aforesaid directions in place, the captioned petitions are disposed of

5. Needless to say, the averments on merits made by the petitioner will not come in the way of the respondents agitating their stand on merits including objection if any taken with regard to the arbitrability of the disputes raised by the petitioner. lU RAJIV SHAKDHER, J ^ DECEMBER17,2013 yg 0 ARB.P. 401/2013 &403/2013 page 2of[2] \ \