Metrro Waste Handling Pvt. Ltd v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

ORDER(ORAL) % 18.08.2026

¶1The present petition has been filed under Section 29A(4) and(5) 1of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator in arbitral proceedings titled "Metrro Waste Handling Pvt. Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr".

¶2The arbitration was invoked by the Petitioner on 30.09.2020 and the learned Sole Arbitrator entered reference on 28.05.2023.

¶3It is pertinent to note that the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator has been extended on earlier occasions as well and presently set to expire in September.

1 "the Act" hereinafter

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 641/2026

¶4Learned Counsel for the Petitioner submits that the final arguments have been concluded and the matter was reserved for passing of the award on 01.08.2026 and, therefore, seeks a further extension of six months to enable the learned Sole Arbitrator to render the award.

¶5Learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent submitted that he has no objection and gave his consent for extension of the mandate.

¶6The power of this Court to extend the mandate of the arbitral tribunal under Section 29 of the Act is well settled, where "sufficient cause" is shown.

¶7Having regard to the stage of proceedings and the fact that the matter has already been substantially heard and the award has been reserved for pronouncement, this Court is of the view that sufficient cause is made out for extending the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator.

¶8Accordingly, as a last opportunity, the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator shall be extended from 08.09.2026 till 31.03.2027 for pronouncement of the arbitral award.

¶9The learned Sole Arbitrator shall endeavour to conclude the proceedings and render the award within the extended period.

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 641/2026

¶10The present petition is disposed of in above terms. Pending applications(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, J AUGUST 18, 2026/ss

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010381052026 + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 641/2026 & I.A. 22212/2026 METRRO WASTE HANDLING PVT. LTD. .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Nidhi Mohan Parashar and Mr. Deepak Yadava, Advs. versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Tushar Sannu, SC and Ms. Paruin Bansal, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE OM PRAKASH SHUKLA