Vir Bhan Mittal v. New Delhi Municipal Council

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13.11.2024 I.A. 44865/2024 (for exemption) Exemption is granted subject to all just exceptions. The application is disposed of. O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 882/2024

¶1This is a petition under Sections 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('Act of 1996') seeking extension of mandate of the Sole Arbitrator by a period of six (6) months w.e.f. 16.11.2024 for completion of arbitral proceedings and making of arbitral award.

¶2It is stated that previously a similar petition under Section 29-A of the Act of 1996 was filed and this Court vide order dated 15.05.2024 in O.M.P.(MISC)(COMM.) 390/2024 had extended the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator for a period of 6 months from 16.05.2024 to 15.11.2024.

¶3Mr. Raj Kumar, Advocate enters appearance on behalf of the This is a digitally signed order. O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 882/2024 Respondent and states that he as well, joins the Petitioner's request of extending the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator by a period of six (6) months.

¶4Having considered the averments made in the petition and in view of joint request of the parties, the petition is allowed and the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator for completion of arbitral proceedings and for passing an arbitral award is extended by a period of six (6) months w.e.f. 16.11.2024.

¶5The petition stands allowed in the above terms. MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, J NOVEMBER 13, 2024/msh/MG Click here to check corrigendum, if any This is a digitally signed order.

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 882/2024 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 882/2024 & I.A. 44865/2024 VIR BHAN MITTAL .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Anshu Mahajan with Ms. Anjali Sharma, Advocates versus NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, ASC, NDMC CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA