M/S Kirpa Ram Decorators v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2020 · 2020:DHC:2616
C. Hari Shankar
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 180/2020
2020:DHC:2616
civil petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the sole arbitrator to conclude arbitration proceedings and pronounce the award under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 180/2020
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 180/2020 & I.A. 7289/2020
M/S KIRPA RAM DECORATORS THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Sanjay Bansal, Adv.
VERSUS
UNION OF INDIA THROUGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ..... Respondent
Through: Mr. K.V. Sreemithun, Senior Panel Counsel for UOI
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C. HARI SHANKAR O R D E R (ORAL)
24.08.2020 (Video-conferencing)
I.A. 7289/2020 in O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 180/2020
JUDGMENT

1. Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. The application stands disposed of.

1. This is a petition under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for extension of the time available with the learned sole arbitrator to conclude the proceedings and pronounce the award thereon, by a period of six months from today. 2020:DHC:2616

2. Issue notice.

3. Mr. K.V. Sreemithun, learned Senior Panel Counsel appearing for the respondent, accepts notice and submits that he has instructions to state that respondent does not oppose the request.

4. In view thereof, the prayer in the petition is allowed.

5. The time available with the learned sole arbitrator, to conclude the proceedings and pronounce the award thereon shall stand extended by a period of six months from today.

C. HARI SHANKAR, J.