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Shanti Aarogya Jv (Sajv), Nepal v. Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.

Delhi HC8 Aug 2024O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)/546/2024

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Petition under Section 29A for extension of arbitrator's mandate. Court noted arbitrator was unilaterally appointed under Section 12. Upon parties filing affidavits waiving Section 12 objections, petition allowed and arbitrator's mandate extended until September 30, 2024.

What did the court decide?

Mandate of the arbitrator is extended until 30.09.2024 with effect from 01.03.2024.

Shanti Aarogya Jv (Sajv), Nepal Vs Telecommunications Consultants… — Arbitration | Delhi HC (2024)

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 546/2024

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SHANTI AAROGYA JV (SAJV), NEPAL .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Thakur Sumit, Advocate.

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versus

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD .....Respondent Through: Ms. Sushila & Mr. Ashish Negi, Advocates.

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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN

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O R D E R

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% 08.08.2024

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This petition has been filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 [“the Act”], for extension of the mandate of the learned arbitrator, who is in seisin of disputes between the parties under an agreement dated 16.10.2017.

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While issuing notice on 25.07.2024, the Court recorded as follows:

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“1. The petitioner has approached this Court under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 [“the Act”], for extension of mandate of the learned arbitrator, who is in seisin of disputes between the parties under an agreement dated 16.10.2017. 2. Although learned counsel has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent, and has been instructed not to oppose the petition, it appears from the contents of the petition and the documents placed on record, that the learned arbitrator has been appointed unilaterally by the Chairman and Managing Director of the respondent, vide letter dated 15.01.2021.

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3. The judgments of the Supreme Court in TRF Limited vs.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 546/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/08/2024 at 12:36:13

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Energo Engineering Projects Limited [(2017) 8 SCC 377] and Perkins Eastman Architects DPC vs. HSCC (India) Limited [(2020) 20 SCC 760], make it clear that arbitration by a person appointed unilaterally by one of the parties, is impermissible under Section 12 of the Act, unless the parties have waived their rights under the said provision. Following these judgments, this Court has also held that, in the absence of express waiver by the parties, any award rendered by a unilaterally appointed arbitral tribunal would be null and void ab initio, and unenforceable.

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4. Learned counsel for the parties are therefore directed to take instructions and to file affidavits within one week, stating as to whether they waive their rights under Section 12 of the Act. 5. List on 08.08.2024.”

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Both parties have filed affidavits waiving their right to object to the appointment of the arbitrator on the grounds contained in Section 12 of the Act.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner has handed over a copy of the said affidavit in Court, which is taken on record.

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The parties are directed to place the affidavits on the record of the arbitral tribunal also.

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Having regard to the above, the petition is allowed and with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties, the mandate of the arbitrator is extended by until 30.09.2024 with effect from 01.03.2024.

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The petition is disposed of in terms of the above.

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PRATEEK JALAN, J

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AUGUST 8, 2024 ‘pv’/

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 546/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/08/2024 at 12:36:13

Shanti Aarogya Jv (Sajv), Nepal v. Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.

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