Avtar Singh v. Union of India and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
In a reference petition concerning pending arbitration under the National Highways Act where the statutory 12-month period and Section 29A(3) period elapsed, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh extended the Arbitrator's mandate by six months citing Section 29A(4).
What did the court decide?
Arbitrator's mandate to decide the reference petition extended by six months from the date of order.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
Arbitration Case No. 665/2024 Decided on: 12.07.2024
Avtar Singh …..Petitioner.
Versus
Union of India & Ors.
....Respondents.
Coram
The Hon’ble Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge.
Whether approved for reporting?1
| For the petitioner | : | Mr. Sangram Singh Chandel, Advocate. |
|---|---|---|
| For the respondents | : | Mr. Rajender Thakur, Central Government Counsel, for respondent No.1. |
| Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate, for respondents No.2/NHAI. |
||
| Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.3 & 4. |
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 authorises extension of time for pronouncing an award when the 12-month period and Section 29A(3) period have elapsed.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Avtar Singh
- respondent
Union of India
Coram
Jyotsna Rewal Dua
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Himachal Pradesh HC
- Decided on
- · July
- Registered
- Case no.
- ARB.C/665/2024
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