Union of India through Garrison Engineer Kh v. Ms Lakhbir Constructions
Case brief
What is this about?
UOI / Union of India v. M/s Lakhbir Constructions; Arbitration Case No. 496/2023; High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla; decided 11.09.2024; Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua; arbitration case dismissed as withdrawn at the instance of the Union of India; withdrawal permitted on instructions dated 09.09.2024 of Captain Offg. Garrison Engineer, Military Engineer Service, Kangra Hills, Yol Cantt.; background: interim orders of 02 Jan 2024 regarding deposit of awarded amount; contractor's GeM portal claim under Vivad se Vishwas-II (VSV-II) scheme for 65% of awarded amount including interest eligible for one time settlement; contractor's execution petition in District Court, Pathankot withdrawn and dismissed as withdrawn; counsel: Balram Sharma, DSGI (petitioner); Arvind Sharma, Advocate (respondent); pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Permission to withdraw the arbitration case granted to the petitioner (Union of India); the arbitration case stands dismissed as withdrawn and pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of.