Mrs K Malathi v. M/s Gtl Infrastructure Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under clause 6 of a lease deed after the respondent stopped paying monthly rent for leased roof-top terrace space. The respondent objected that the agreement was unstamped, which the Court rejected. A sole arbitrator was appointed to adjudicate the dispute.
What did the court decide?
Sole arbitrator (Mr.P.V.Balasubramaniam, Senior Advocate) appointed to adjudicate disputes; fees per Fourth Schedule of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.