M/S Kayo Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 29A(4) and (5) – Extension of arbitrator's mandate
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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 631/2025, High Court of Delhi, decided 13.08.2025 by Justice Jyoti Singh. Kayo Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Petitioner, through Mr. Abhishek) v. India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (Respondent, through Ms. Suhasini Singh). Petition under Section 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator appointed on 22.12.2021 in ARB. P. 1110/2021 under Section 11(6); mandate had expired on 02.08.2024; disputes related to a Letter of Intent dated 05.10.2017/NIT for licensed operation of International Cuisine Restaurant and Bar/Lounge Bar with Discotheque/Night Club in Hotel Samrat. Delay of 338 days condoned (I.A. 19737/2025). With parties' consent and Respondent's no-objection, mandate extended by six months from 13.08.2025 and period 03.08.2024–12.08.2025 regularised; petition allowed and disposed of. Keywords: Section 29A extension of mandate; regularisation of expired mandate; consent extension; condonation of delay.