Petition under section 29A(4) seeking extension of the Sole Arbitrator's mandate, which had expired on 08.05.2024 with proceedings at final arguments. The respondent did not oppose. The court allowed the petition, extending the mandate by six months and validating post-expiry proceedings.
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APPLAUSE HOSPITALITY SERVICES PVT. LTD. & ANR.
..... Petitioners
Through: Mr. Ishaan Chawla, Ms. Leena Tuteja, Ms. Diksha Bhatia and Ms. Ishita Kadyan, Advocates.
versus
NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ..... Respondent
Through: Mr. Yoginder Handoo, ASC with Mr. Mr. Ashwin Kataria, Advocate.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI
O R D E R % 15.05.2024
I.A. 11094/2024 (exemption)
Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.
Let requisite compliances be made within 01 week.
Application stands disposed-of.
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 391/2024
By way of the present petition filed under section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, the petitioners seek extension of the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator, who is seized of its disputes with the respondent.
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court; whereafter, the parties granted to the learned Arbitrator a consensual extension of 06 months, as recorded in order dated 18.10.2023 recorded by the learned Arbitrator. Counsel submits that the mandate of the learned Arbitrator last expired on 08.05.2024.
ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J
MAY 15, 2024/ ak
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator, expired on 08.05.2024, should be extended under section 29A(4)?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Applause Hospitality Services Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi Municipal Council
Anup Jairam Bhambhani
As recorded by the court registry
A miscellaneous application in an arbitration matter, commonly seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A.
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