Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Anil Kumar Ahuja
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Sections 14 and 15 – Substitution of Arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court; O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 104/2024; Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s Anil Kumar Ahuja; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, J.; order dated 07.01.2026; Sections 14 and 15, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; substitution of arbitrator; arbitrator appointed from CPWD empanelled panel (Mr. Satish Chandra, ADG (Retd.)); consent referral to Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC); Clause 25.2(b) General Conditions of Contract (GCC) arbitrator qualifications; Graduate Engineer; Chief Engineer level; age limit 70 years; prior case O.M.P. (I) (COMM) 221/2024; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Consent referral of the matter to DIAC for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator possessing the qualifications prescribed under Clause 25.2(b) of the GCC; petition and pending applications disposed of in those terms. ¶19