Contiasia Hospitality and HR Solutions Pvt Ltd v. The Commandant TSP VIII Battalion

Delhi High Court · 11 Apr 2022 · 2022:DHC:1383
Sanjeev Sachdeva
ARB.P. 593/2021
2022:DHC:1383
civil petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing disputes and counter-claims between the parties to be resolved through arbitration at DIAC.

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ARB.P. 593/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
JUDGMENT
delivered on: 18th April, 2022
ARB.P. 593/2021
CONTIASIA HOSPITALITY AND HR SOLUTIONS PVT LTD ..... Petitioner
versus
THE COMMANDANT TSP VIII BATTALION ..... Respondent
Advocates who appeared in this case:
For the Appellant: Mr. Rajesh Saxena, Advocate
For the Respondent: Mr. Sheikh F. Kalia, Advocate for Mr. D. Kumanan, Advocate
CORAM:-
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA
JUDGMENT
SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J

1. Petitioner seeks appointment of an Arbitral Tribunal pursuant to agreement dated 05.01.2018.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that petitioner had failed to make payment to the labourers who have initiated proceedings before the Labour Courts and awards are being passed against the respondent being the principal employer. 2022:DHC:1383 ARB.P. 593/2021

3. He submits that on account of the passing of the award, the respondent has been made to pay the amount in excess of the amount that would have paid to the petitioner and accordingly respondent also have a counter-claim against the petitioner.

4. In view of the above and with the consent of the parties, the disputes are referred to the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), which would appoint an arbitrator to arbitrate the claims and counter claims. The arbitration shall take place under the aegis of the DIAC in accordance with its rules and regulations.

5. The arbitrator would be entitled to charge fees in accordance with the schedule of fee stipulated by the DIAC.

6. The arbitrator shall furnish the requisite disclosure under section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 within two week of entering reference.

7. The petition is disposed of in the above terms.

SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J APRIL 11, 2022 ‘rs’