Arbitration application seeking appointment of arbitrator for disputes over statutory taxes claimed against a work order; respondents consented and the Court appointed a retired District & Sessions Judge as arbitrator.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
Decided on: 20.04.2024
| M/s DEE ESS C | onstruction Co. | ...Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| Versus | ||
| Union of India & | others | ...Respondents |
| Coram The Hon'ble Mr. Just |
ice M.S. Ramachandra R | ao, Chief Justice |
| Whether approvedfor r | _eporting? _ | |
| For the applicant: | Mr. Priyanshu Sharma Sharma, Advocates. |
and Mr. Shubam |
| For the respondents: | Mr. Balram Sharma, General of India. |
Deputy Solicitor |
M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice (Oral)
Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned
Deputy Solicitor General of India.
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of Rs.35, 22,645.49 paise towards statutory taxes and has also invoked condition no.70 of I.A.F.W. 2249 General Conditions of Contracts, which contains arbitration clause. According to the applicant, there is no response to the said demands either for payment or for appointment of an Arbitrator.
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contained in 4th Schedule appended to the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996.
( M.S. Ramachandra Rao ) Chief Justice
April 20, 2024
(vt)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether an arbitrator should be appointed under Section 11(6)(a) to adjudicate disputes arising from the work order dated 14.07.2018.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
M/s Dee Ess Construction Co.
Union of India & others
M.S. Ramachandra Rao
As recorded by the court registry
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