M/S.Nova Life Space Private Limited v. R.M.Nachiappan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY M/s.Nova Life Space Private Limited Represented by its Director Mrs.R.Savithri, Bay City Centre, Old No.197, New No.309, 2nd Floor, Poonamalle High Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. R.M.Nachiappan S/o.Mr.N.Ramanathan Chettiyar, flat No.C-3, Rams building, New No.12(Old No.21), Raja Annamalai Road, Chennai - 600 084.

2. Mrs Nachammai Wife of Mr. R.M. Nachiappan, Flat No.C-3, Rams Building, New No.12 Old No.21, Raja Annamalai Road, Chennai 600 084

3. Mrs N Chindhamani Daughter of Mr. R.M. Nachiappan, Flat No.C-3, Rams Building, New No.12 Old No.21, Raja Annamalai Road, Chennai 600 084.

Temporarily residing at Unit No.711, 35, Trail Wood Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 3L6.

4. Mr N Ramanathan Son of Mr. R.M. Nachiappan, Flat No.C-3, Rams Building, New No.12 Old No.21, Raja Annamalai Road, Chennai 600 084.

Temporarily residing at No.1517, Spring Water Way, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, USA ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Arbitration Original Petition (Commercial Division) is filed under Section 11(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to appoint a sole arbitrator to adjudicate and resolve the disputes arising out of Development Agreement dated 06.01.2020.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.T.M.Mano ************

ORDER

Invoking clause (K) of agreement dated 06.01.2020, the present petition was filed. Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this petition with liberty to re-apply in case the two nominated arbitrators are unable to appoint the presiding arbitrator.

2. Upon taking note of the relevant arbitration clause, the request of the petitioner is liable to be acceded to. Granting leave as prayed for, this petition is dismissed as withdrawn without any order as to costs. 28-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RNA

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

RNA 28-04-2026