M/S Progressive Construction Limited v. National Highways Authority Of India

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 122/2024, I.A. 4129/2024 (Exemption) M/S PROGRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr.

Arjun D.

Singh, Mr.

Gaichangpou Gangemei, Mr.

Yimyanger Lonkumer, Ms.

Lothungbeni T Lotha and Mr.

Maitreya Mahaley, Advocates.

versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA..... Respondent Through:

Mr. S. Nandakumar and Ms. Deepika Nandakumar, Advocates.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA

O R D E R

% 21.02.2024 1.

The petition under Section 29A (4) and 29A (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has been filed on behalf of the petitioner, seeking two months' extension for the Arbitrator to pass the Arbitration Award. 2.

It is submitted that the final arguments have been concluded and only the award is to be passed. The mandate of the learned Arbitrator is expiring on 26.02.2024. Hence, the learned counsel for the respondent has no objection to the extension.

3.

It is requested that considering the ill-health of the learned Arbitrator, the extension may be granted for three months. 4.

Considering the submissions made, the mandate of the learned Arbitrator is extended by three months from 26.02.2024. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 26/02/2024 at 15:37:49

5.

The petition is disposed of. The pending application also stands disposed of.

NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J FEBRUARY 21, 2024/RS The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 26/02/2024 at 15:37:49