The Project Director, v. J. Duraipandi(Died)
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against an arbitration award filed under the Arbitration Act. Court noted that a settlement agreement was executed and the pending balance payment was deposited via demand draft. Held that no further issues survive, delay condonation unnecessary, and matters closed.
What did the court decide?
Petition for condonation of delay dismissed as unnecessary; underlying appeal closed; no costs.
What the court decided
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 22.08.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
C.M.P.(MD)No.9209 of 2022 in
C.M.A.(MD)No.SR45441 of 2022
The Project Director, National Highways No.45 E & 220, National Highways Authority of India having his office at 83/1, Suriya Towers, 1st East Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai-20, Presently at Plot No.1, Aishwaryam Heights, Indira Nagar, 1st Street Sennamanaickenpatti (PO), Thadikombu Road, Dindigul-624 004.
...Appellant
/Vs./
1.J.Duraipandi (died)
- 2.J.Ramar
- 3.The District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition Officer/ National Highway-45Ext.)
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to condone the delay of 104 days in filing the civil miscellaneous appeal seeking to set aside the arbitration award.
Whether the agreement reached between parties via memorandum of settlement necessitates further judicial intervention.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India
- respondent
J.Duraipandi (deceased)
- respondent
J.Ramar
- respondent
The District Revenue Officer
- respondent
The District Collector/Arbitrator
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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