Pradeep Vinod Construction Co. v. Union Of India

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 13/2017 PRADEEP VINOD CONSTRUCTION CO.

..... Petitioner Through: Mr Syed Wasif Haider, Advocate.

versus UNION OF INDIA ..... Respondent Through:

Mr. Jagjit Singh, Sr. Standing Counsel with Mr. Preet Singh and Mr. Sukh Dev Singh, Advocates

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU

O R D E R

% 31.05.2017 1.

The petition was considered on 18.05.2017 and by an order passed by on this date, this Court observed that it would be expedient if a sole arbitrator is appointed to adjudicate the disputes since the petitioner's claim is only for a sum of `56,23,186/- along with interest. Mr. Jagjit Singh Advocate, ld. counsel for respondent sought time to take instructions in this regard.

2.

Mr. Jagjit Singh Advocate appears today and states, on instructions, that a sole arbitrator be appointed to adjudicate the subject dispute between the parties.

3.

In view of the above, Mr. Pradeep Bakshi Advocate is appointed as a

sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. This is subject to the arbitrator making the necessary disclosure under Section 12 of the Act and not being ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Act. The arbitrator's fees shall be fixed having regard to schedule IV to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The parties are at liberty to approach the arbitrator for further proceedings.

4.

The petition is disposed of.

VIBHU BAKHRU, J MAY 31, 2017 P