Babu Lal Choudhary v. Union of India & Anr

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20.11.2024

¶1Vide order dated 15.10.2024 it was recorded as under: "1. This is a petition preferred by the learned arbitrator appointed in respect of disputes between the respondent no.1 and 2 under a contract (supply order) dated 30.05.2014.

¶2It is averred in the petition that the arbitral award has been issued on 21.09.2023, but his remuneration has not been paid in full by either of theparties.

¶3According to the learned arbitrator, a sum of Rs. 22,96,393/- (Rs. Twenty Two Lakhs Ninety Six Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Three only) is due from the respondent no.1 and sum of Rs. 3,78,439/- (Rs. Three Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty Nine only) is due from the respondent no.2. The fee has been computed on the basis of the IVth schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

¶4Learned counsel for the respondent no.1 submits, on instructions, that the said respondent is willing to pay a sum of Rs. 22,96,393/- (Rs. Twenty Two Lakhs Ninety Six Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Three only) that is the amount demanded from the respondent no.1 to the arbitrator within a period of 6 weeks from today.

¶5Learned counsel for the respondent no.2 seeks some time to take instructions as regards payment of the sum of Rs. 3,78,439/- (Rs. This is a digitally signed order. Three Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty Nine only) by thesaid respondent to the learned arbitrator.

¶6Let the sole proprietor/authorized representative of respondent no.2 join the proceedings on the next date of hearing through video conferencing.

¶7List on 24.10.2024."

¶2Today, learned counsel for the respondent no. 2 submits, on instructions, that the amount of Rs.3,78,439/- (Rs. Three Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty Nine only) shall be paid by the respondent no.2 to the learned Sole Arbitrator, latest within a period of six weeks from today. The said statement is taken on record.

¶3In the circumstances, no further directions are required to be passed in the present petition and the same is accordingly disposed of.

¶4It is made clear that in the event of non-payment of the requisite amount by the respondent no.1 and 2, in terms of the order dated 15.10.2024 and in terms of the statement/ undertaking recorded hereinabove, the same shall be treated as wilful disobedience of the orders of this Court, warranting appropriate action.

SACHIN DATTA, J NOVEMBER 20, 2024/at This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 613/2024 BABU LAL CHOUDHARY .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Vinay Gautam, Adv. versus UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Mukul Singh, Ms. Ira Singh, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA