Matrukrupa Enterprises, Thr. Its Partner Ramchandra Lalmani Tiwari v. M/S. Kalyani Construction Thr. Its Partner Shailendra M. Singh
12_ARP62_22.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ARBITRATION PETITION NO.62 OF 2022 \ Matrukrupa Enterprises, through its Partner Ramchandra Lalmani Tiwari ...
Petitioner Vs.
Kalyani Construction through its Partner Shailendra M. Singh ...
Respondent Mr. B. K. Bali i/b. Bali Associate for Petitioner. Mr. Suresh Dubey for Respondent.
CORAM : MANISH PITALE, J.
DATE : DECEMBER 14, 2022 P.C. :
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By this petition filed under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the petitioner is seeking appointment of substituted arbitrator in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the present case.
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A supplementary development agreement was executed between the parties. In the said agreement, both the parties inserted a clause for resolution of disputes pertaining to damages and compensation and a specific person was named as the arbitrator. It appears that in view of the disputes that arose between the parties, the arbitration proceedings were initiated before the named arbitrator, but by letter dated 01.04.2022, the learned arbitrator communicated his inability to continue with the proceedings for the reasons stated in the said letter, including serious ailments suffered by the learned arbitrator.
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It is in this backdrop that the petitioner has approached this Court. The respondent is represented by learned counsel. 1/2
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This Court has heard the rival parties. In the light of the arbitration clause in the said agreement and the inability expressed by the learned arbitrator appointed earlier, this is a fit case for allowing the present petition.
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Learned counsel for the rival parties, on instructions, agree for appointment of the arbitrator at Thane for resolution of the disputes. 6.
Accordingly, Mr. Krishnaprasad R. Warrier, a retired District Judge available at Thane is appointed as the sole arbitrator. The contact details of the learned arbitrator are as follows:- Mr. Krishnaprasad R. Warrier Flat No.606, Rosabella, Opposite Suraj Water Park, Ghodbunder Road, Thane (West) - 400 615.
Email: krwarrierm@yahoo.com 7.
The parties undertake to inform the learned Arbitrator about the order passed today.
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Learned Arbitrator is requested to submit his consent and disclosure statement in terms of Sections 11(8) read with 12(1) of the aforesaid Act within four weeks to the Registrar (Judicial) of this Court. 9.
The fees of the learned Arbitrator shall be fixed in terms of the Fourth Schedule to the aforesaid Act.
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All questions are kept open.
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Petition stands disposed of.
(MANISH PITALE, J.) Minal Parab 2/2