Pune Solapur Expressways Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2021 · 2021:DHC:2203
C. Hari Shankar
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021
2021:DHC:2203 O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable completion of arbitration proceedings.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021 & I.A. 8995/2021
PUNE SOLAPUR EXPRESSWAYS PRIVATE LIMITED..... Petitioner
Through: Ms.Anamika Singh and Mr. Aayu Saxena, Adv.
VERSUS
NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA..... Respondent
Through: Mr. Manish K. Bishnoi, Mr. Robin Bishnoi and Ms. Pallavi Singh, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C. HARI SHANKAR
JUDGMENT

1. This is a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for extension of the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal, to conclude the proceedings and pass award therein. O R D E R (ORAL) % 27.07.2021 (Video-Conferencing)

2. I am informed that the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal expired on 19th July, 2021.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent has no objection.

4. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. 2021:DHC:2203 O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 121/2021

5. The mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal shall stand extended by a period of six months, reckoned from 19th

C. HARI SHANKAR, J.