Concrete Products and Construction Company v. Union of India owning the Indian Railways
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: extension of arbitration mandate; Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Order XIV Rule 8 of Original Side Rules (Madras High Court); Arbitration Case No.38/2018; applicant Concrete Products and Construction Company (Managing Partner Mr.Shibu Punnen); respondents Union of India (Indian Railways)/General Manager, Southern Railway and Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer, Southern Railway; counsel Ms.Keerthana.M. (Applicant) and Mr. K.R. Samratt, Standing Panel Counsel (Respondents); respondents raised no objection; mandate extended for a further three (3) months from receipt of a copy of the order; parties directed to co-operate with the Arbitrator; application disposed of on 02-07-2026; single-member bench Justice K. Kumaresh Babu; no precedents cited; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Extension of the mandate for a further period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, for completion of the arbitration proceedings in Arbitration Case No.38 of 2018 and passing of the Award, with directions to the parties to co-operate with the Arbitrator.