M/S.Tvs Credit Service Ltd., v. Anuj Dharamvir

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COMDIV) No. 121 of 2026 M/s.TVS Credit Services Ltd., Having its registered office at Chaitanya No.12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.

Corp Office at No.29, Jayalakshmi Estates, Third Floor, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 006.

Represented by its Authorised Signatory, Ms.Monisha.J ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Anuj Dharamvir

2. Dharamvir Singh ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint an Arbitrator to Adjudicate upon the differences and disputes between the parties under the Loan cum Hypothecation Agreement dated 31.01.2024.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.M.Arunachalam For Respondent(s) :

No Appearance (Set ex-parte) Served

ORDER

This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(5) &

(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint an Arbitrator to Adjudicate upon the differences and disputes between the parties under the

Loan cum Hypothecation Agreement dated 31.01.2024.

2. Heard Mr.M.Arunachalam, learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. Inspite of notice having been served upon the respondents, they have not chosen to appear either in person or through counsel. Their names were printed in the cause list. They were called absent and are set ex-parte.

4. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been issued by the petitioner on 10.10.2025. Inspite of the same, the respondents have not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Loan cum Hypothecation agreement dated 31.01.2024 entered to between the petitioner and the respondents, it could be seen that the parties have agreed to resolve the disputes by appointing an Arbitrator.

5.

In view of the Loan cum Hypothecation agreement and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Mr.R.A.Karimullah, Advocate, (Mobile No.9894356643) having office at No.338, 2nd Floor, New Additional Law Chambers, High Court Buildings, Chennai - 600 104, is appointed as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the reference and resolve the disputes between the petitioner and the

respondents.

6.

The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix his fees as per the Schedule-IV of the Act. This Court further requests the learned Sole Arbitrator to endeavour to decide the dispute as expeditiously as possible.

7. Accordingly, this Arbitration Original Petition is ordered. No costs. 05-06-2026 rap To

1. The Madras High Court Arbitration Centre, Madras.

2. R.A.Karimullah, No.338, 2nd Floor, New Additional Law Chambers, High Court Buildings, Chennai - 600 104.

K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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