M/s Johnson Lifts Private Limited, Rep.by its authorised signatory Mr.Rose Blessed King v. M/s Poonam Developments Llp(formerly M/s. Poonam Developments) Rep.by its Partner
Madras High Court (Hon'ble Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose, single Judge) – Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No.26 of 2025, decided 01-04-2025 – Sections 11 & 21, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Commercial Division, Justice Abdul Quddhose, 01-04-2025; Section 11 and Section 21, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; appointment of sole arbitrator; M/s. Johnson Lifts Private Limited v. M/s. Poonam Developments LLP; dispute under work order dated 05.08.2021 containing arbitration clause, seat Chennai, panel arbitrator; section 21 notice dated 30.10.2024 unanswered; respondent set ex parte despite service; Ms.Punnagai.M appointed sole arbitrator; fees per Fourth Schedule shared equally by parties; arbitration per the Act to be completed within prescribed time; petition allowed as prayed for.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed as prayed for: Ms.Punnagai.M, Advocate, appointed as sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties arising out of the work order dated 05.08.2021; her fees payable per the Fourth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and shared equally by both parties; arbitration to be conducted per the Act and completed within the time prescribed thereunder.