M/S Pavani Buildcon LLP v. National Highway Authority of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 29A(4)/29A(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 — extension of arbitrator's mandate after expiry; Delhi High Court, O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 36/2025, Subramonium Prasad J, 15.01.2025; petitioner unnamed, respondent National Highway Authority of India; arbitrator is Special Secretary, Land and Building Department, GNCT of Delhi, appointed under Section 3G(5) National Highway Act 1956 for land-acquisition compensation; proceedings at evidence-recording stage; Supreme Court precedent Rohan Builders (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Berger Paints India Ltd., 2024 SCC OnLine SC 2494, relied upon for post-expiry maintainability; mandate extended one year; petition disposed with pending applications.
What did the court decide?
Mandate of the Sole Arbitrator extended for a period of one year from 15.01.2025 so that the award can be pronounced; petition disposed of along with pending applications.