Omkar Singh and Others v. NHAI and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Extension of time; Section 29(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; Arbitration Reference Case No.14 of 2024; Arbitrator-cum-Divisional Commissioner Mandi Division; Section 3(G) National Highways Act 1956; NHAI land acquisition District Hamirpur; proceedings conducted in violation of statutory provisions; statutory time limit for award elapsed; pleadings completed; last and final opportunity; award to be passed on or before 5th December 2026; petition disposed of; Omkar Singh v. NHAI; Himachal Pradesh High Court; Romesh Verma J.
What did the court decide?
Extension of time: the Arbitrator-cum-Divisional Commissioner, Mandi Division, Mandi, H.P. was directed, as a matter of indulgence and as the last and final opportunity, to conclude the arbitral proceedings and pass the arbitral award in Arbitration Reference Case No.14 of 2024 on or before 5th December, 2026.