Rajneesh Kumar and Others v. NHAI and Another
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 29A(4)
Case brief
What is this about?
Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla; Arb.Case No.758 of 2024; decided 04.09.2024; Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua; Rajneesh Kumar & Ors. v. NHAI & Anr.; Section 29A(4) Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 — extension of arbitrator's mandate by six months after expiry of Section 29A(1)/29A(3) periods and termination of mandate; Section 3G National Highways Act reference; arbitrator: Divisional Commissioner, Mandi Division; parties to appear on 05.09.2024; rights and contentions left open; petition disposed of with relief granted.
What did the court decide?
Mandate of the learned Arbitrator extended by six months from 04.09.2024 for deciding the Reference Petition; parties through counsel directed to appear before the learned Arbitrator on 05.09.2024; all rights and contentions of the parties left open; petition and pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, disposed of in these terms.