M/S R J Padmaraj v. the Union of India and 4 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Confirmation of arbitrator appointment; Section 12(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 declaration; sole arbitrator Mr. Justice P.K. Muchahary, Former Judge Gauhati High Court; prior appointment order dated 21.01.2025; declaration communication dated 28.02.2025; disputes pursuant to agreement dated 21.02.2011; parties to appear 21.03.2025; Registry to communicate order within one week; petitioner M/s R J Padmaraj (proprietor Raghavan J Padmaraj); respondents Union of India/N.F. Railway (Maligaon, Lumding Division, ACM/II/LMG, Additional DRM) and IRCTC; Arb.P./23/2021; Gauhati High Court; Justice Soumitra Saikia; order dated 04.03.2025; matter disposed.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Justice P.K. Muchahary (Former Judge of Gauhati High Court) as sole arbitrator confirmed; parties directed to appear before him on 21.03.2025; Registry to communicate a copy of the confirming order within 1 (one) week, whereafter the arbitrator will initiate the proceedings.