M/S Shalimar Interiors v. Union Of India & ORS.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ ARB.P. 717/2019 M/S SHALIMAR INTERIORS ..... Petitioner Through:

Ms.Himani Varma, Advocate versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr.Ajay Digpaul, CGSC for UOI with Mr.Inderjeet Mehra, AGE

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA

O R D E R

% 14.01.2020 1.

The petitioner is seeking appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The petitioner has claims to the tune of Rs.15 lakhs against the respondents. 2.

The arbitration agreement between the parties is contained in clause 70 of the general condition of contract. The petitioner invoked the arbitration vide notice dated 16th November, 2018.

The arbitration agreement and the invocation notice are not disputed. 3.

The petition is allowed and Ms. Raavi Birbal, Advocate (Mobile No.9818024661) is appointed as a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the claims and counter claims of 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.

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