Indian Institute Of Technology, Hyderabad, v. Mr. K. Prabhakar Reddy,

THE HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN Arbitration Application No.154 of 2016 ORDER:

This application, under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is filed seeking appointment of an arbitrator. The agreement between the parties, in which the arbitration clause is to be found, is dated 27.07.2012. Clause-G of the said agreement, signed by both the applicant and the respondent, relates to arbitration and stipulates that, in the event any question, dispute/difference arise under the agreement, or in connection therewith (except as to matters the decision of which is specially provided under the agreement), the same shall be referred to the sole arbitration of IITH or his nominee.

Sri M.Pratap Singh, Learned Counsel for the respondent, would fairly state that this Court may appoint an arbitrator in view of the existence of an arbitration clause in the agreement. I consider it appropriate, therefore, to appoint Sri P.Dayakar Reddy, retired District Judge, Flat No.203, Pavan Residency, Plot No.6-3-1216/58, Methodist Colony, Kundanbagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016, as the sole arbitrator. The Learned Arbitrator shall fix his remuneration, and incidental charges for the arbitration proceedings, in consultation with the parties. He shall complete arbitration proceedings, and pass an award at the earliest, preferably within a period of six months from the date of commencement of arbitral proceedings. He is also requested to hold sittings, as far as possible, in the mediation centre of the High Court.

The Arbitration Application is, accordingly, disposed of. The miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall also stand disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

________________________________ RAMESH RANGANATHAN, ACJ Date:10.11.2017 cs