The High Court granted an extension of six months for an Arbitral Tribunal to make an award. Both parties requested an extension, citing delays caused by circumstances beyond their control, specifically the COVID-19 pandemic.
Extension of time for the Arbitral Tribunal to make the award by six months, up to 28.12.2022.
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A.Nos.2428 & 2429 of 2022
M.SUNDAR, J
A.Nos.2428 & 2429 of 2022
Mr.G.Krishna Kumar, learned counsel for applicant and
Mr.R.Venkatraman, learned counsel for respondent in both the captioned applications are before this Court.
A.Nos.2428 & 2429 of 2022
M.SUNDAR, J
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Captioned applications ordered on above terms. There shall be no order
as to costs.
29.06.2022
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A.Nos.2428 & 2429 of 2022
3 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant an extension of time for the Arbitral Tribunal to make the award under Section 29-A(4) of the Arbritration and Conciliation Act
Whether the delay in making the award was caused by circumstances beyond control including the pandemic
Whether the application for extension of time should be allowed per the common request
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Applicant
Respondent
M. Sundar
As recorded by the court registry
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