Kamla Devi v. Special Land Acquisition Officer and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Arb. Case No. 30/2026 (Romesh Verma, Judge; decided 09.03.2026): petition under Section 29(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by landowner Kamla Devi for extension of time to complete Arbitration Reference Case No.155/2019 pending before Divisional Commissioner Mandi (Arbitrator under Section 3, National Highways Act, 1956), challenging the competent authority's award for land acquired in District Mandi for National Highway construction; proceedings found in violation of statutory provisions; award directed on or before 9 September 2026; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Extension of time granted: the Arbitrator-cum-Divisional Commissioner, Mandi, H.P. directed to conclude the arbitral proceedings and pass the arbitral award in Arbitration Reference Case No.155/2019 on or before 9 September 2026.