Tantia Raxaul Tollway Private 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.) 565/2025 TANTIA RAXAUL TOLLWAY PRIVATE LIMITED .....Petitioner Through:

Ms. Apara Mahishi, Mr. Mrigank Behl, Advs, versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA .....Respondent Through:

Mr. Santosh Kumar, Ms. Nidhi Rani, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 28.07.2025 1.

This is a petition filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking extension of the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by a period of 1 year to make and publish the arbitral award. 2.

It is stated that the delay occurred on account of the substitution of the arbitral tribunal.

3.

For the said reasons, issue notice.

4.

Ms. Rani, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and has no objection to the petition being allowed. 5.

For the reasons noted above, I am of the view that sufficient cause has been explained for the delay.

6.

The petition is allowed and the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is 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 02/08/2025 at 13:19:10

extended by a period of 1 year from today to make and publish the award.

7.

The period from the date of the expiration of the mandate of arbitral tribunal till today stands regularised.

8.

The petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J JULY 28, 2025/ (ms) 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 02/08/2025 at 13:19:10