Adharshila Consultants v. Airports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2020 · 2020:DHC:3720
C. Hari Shankar
OMP(MISC.)(COMM.)306/2020
2020:DHC:3720
arbitration petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the sole arbitrator's mandate by three months under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to conclude arbitration proceedings.

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OMP(MISC.)(COMM.)306/2020
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 23rd December, 2020
OMP(MISC.)(COMM.)306/2020 & I.A.12604/2020
ADHARSHILA CONSULTANTS ..... Petitioner
Through:
VERSUS
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ..... Respondent
Through: Mr. Vaibhav Kalra, Adv.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C .HARI SHANKAR 23.12.2020
O R D E R (ORAL)
(Video-Conferencing)
C .HARI SHANKAR, J. I.A.12604/2020
JUDGMENT

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. The application stands disposed of.

1. This is a petition under sub-sections (4) and (5) of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking extension of the mandate of the learned sole arbitrator by a period of three months with effect from 27th November, 2020. 2020:DHC:3720

2. Learned counsel for the respondent has no objection, and he points out, in fact, that orders stand reserved by the learned sole arbitrator.

3. Accordingly, the mandate of the learned sole arbitrator, for concluding the proceedings and rendition of award thereon shall stand extended till 31st March, 2020, as requested by the learned counsel for the parties.

4. This petition stands disposed of accordingly.

C. HARI SHANKAR, J.