Shri Ramdeobaba Charitable Society Akola Through its president Jatin Laxminarayan Rathi v. Municipal Council Jamner
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11 – Appointment of arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11 appointment of sole arbitrator by consent; Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench, Arb. Appln. 15/25, Arun R. Pedneker J., 17-03-2026; applicant Shri Ramdeobaba Charitable Society Akola (President Jatin Laxminarayan Rathi) vs respondent Municipal Council Jamner; dispute under agreement dated 29.12.2022; Mr. G.K. Naik-Thigle (Shri Girish K. Thigle (Naik)) appointed sole arbitrator; disclosure under Section 11(8) with Section 12(1); jurisdictional objections under section 16 left open; interim applications under Section 17 permitted; fees per Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules, 2018; seat governed by parties' agreement; application disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. G.K. Naik-Thigle as sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties, with ancillary directions on communication, disclosure, appearance, section 16 objections left open, interim applications, fees and seat.