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Thilaka v. M/s.Bhoomi and Buildings Private Limited

Madras HC10 Jun 2026A/1885/2026

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What is this about?

Extension of arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(5), Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; mandate expired 14.02.2026 with claimants' evidence closed; Madras High Court original-side application A No. 1885 of 2026 dated 10-06-2026; respondents served but absent, second respondent ex-parte before arbitrator; six-month extension granted; Justice K.Kumares Babu; operative paragraph refers to Section 29(a) of the Act.

What did the court decide?

Extension of the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator for a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. ¶33

Thilaka Vs M/s.Bhoomi and Buildings Private Limited — Arbitration | Madras HC (2026)

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A No. 1885 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A No. 1885 of 2026

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Thilaka W/o T.S.K.Kartheesan, No.6/2, Kakkanji Street, Sathya Garden, Saligramman, Chennai - 600 093

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..Applicant(s)

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M/s.Bhoomi and Buildings Private Limited Represented by its Authorized Signatory, No.6, Padmanabha Nagar, 2nd Street, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020.

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M/s.Hanan Dermatology Specialty Clinic Represented by its Managing Director, Dr.Mohamed Basith MBBS, MD, A Block, Gem Bhoomi and Buildings Old Mahabalipuram Road, Padur, Chennai - 603 103.

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Thota Dayakar S/o.T.Ranganayakullu, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

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T.Pushpalatha

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W/o.Thoata Dayakar, S/o.T.Ranganayakullu, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

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A No. 1885 of 2026

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Thota Venkat S/o.Thota Dayakar, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER:- Application filed to extend the mandate of the Honourable Sole Arbitrator, for a further period as deemed fit by this Honourable Court under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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For Applicant(s): Mr. M Prakash Kumar For Respondent(s): R1 , R3 & R5 - Court Notice Served No appearance R2 – No appearance

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ORDER

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The present application has been filed to extend the mandate of the

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Hon'ble Sole Arbitrator, for a further period as deemed fit by this Court.

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In spite of notice having been ordered to the respondents and

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respondents 1, 3, 4 & 5 having received the notice had failed to appear before this Court either in person or through a counsel.

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It is submitted across the bar that the second respondent had remained

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ex-parte even before the learned Arbitrator. The mandate had expired on 14.02.2026 when the arbitration proceedings was at the stage where claimants

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evidence had been closed and it is for the respondents to led in evidence.

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A No. 1885 of 2026

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In view of the same, this Court finds no impediment in granting

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extension of time as required under Section 29(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Accordingly, the application stands ordered. The mandate is extended for a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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10-06-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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GBA

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