M/S LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED v. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Delhi High Court · 04 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4351
Yogesh Khanna
ARB.P. 440/2023
2023:DHC:4351
civil petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contractual disputes between Larsen & Toubro Limited and Public Works Department.

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ARB.P. 440/2023
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Reserved on: 26th May, 2023 Pronounced on: 04th July, 2023
ARB.P. 440/2023
M/S LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED..... Petitioner
Through: Ms.Niyati Kohli and Mr.Pratham Vir Aggarwal, Advocates.
VERSUS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT..... Respondent
Through: Mr.Mehak Nakra, ASC (Civil) and Mr.Abhishek Khari, Advocate.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE YOGESH KHANNA YOGESH KHANNA, J.
JUDGMENT

1. This petition is filed under Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve the disputes and differences arising between the parties in relation to the Contract Agreement dated 08.11.2017.

2. The learned counsel for petitioner has referred to Article 23 viz. Dispute Resolution clause in the Contract Agreement dated 08.11.2017. The learned counsel for respondent also agrees to the appointment of a sole arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes between the parties.

3. Accordingly, Ms. Justice Mukta Gupta (Retd.) is hereby appointed as a sole arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes between the parties. The rights and contentions of the parties are left open.

4. In view of above, the petition stands disposed of. Pending Signing Date:04.07.2023 16:06 ARB.P. 440/2023 application, if any, also stands disposed of. A copy of this order be communicated to the sole arbitrator. Order dasti.

YOGESH KHANNA, J. JULY 04, 2023