Arc Logistics v. Union Of India

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ ARB.P. 805/2019 ARC LOGISTICS ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr.Alok Mishra and Mr.Amit A.Pal, Advocates versus UNION OF INDIA ..... Respondent Through:

Mr.Jagjit Singh, Sr.Standing Counsel for Railways

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA

O R D E R

% 22.01.2020 1.

The petitioner is seeking appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with respect to its claims to the tune of Rs.1,00,13,862/- against the respondent. 2.

The arbitration agreement between the parties is contained in clause 26.4 of the agreement dated 23rd March, 2017. The respondent invoked the arbitration on 15th May, 2019. The arbitration agreement and the invocation notice are not disputed.

3.

The petition is allowed and Mr. Rajiv Garg, Advocate (Mobile No.9810002830) is appointed as the sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

4.

The arbitration shall be conducted under the aegis of Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

5.

The learned arbitrator shall ensure the compliance of Section 12 read with Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Schedule of Arbitration and Conciliation Act,

1996 before commencing the arbitration.

6.

The fee of the learned arbitrator shall be in accordance with the Schedule of fees prescribed under the Delhi High Court Arbitration Centre (Administrative Costs and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules. 7.

Copy of this order be sent to Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

8.

Copy of this order be sent to the learned arbitrator. 9.

Copy of this order be given dasti to counsels for the parties under the signature of the Court Master.

J.R. MIDHA, J.

JANUARY 22, 2020 mamta