C.Karunanidhi v. Mr.G.Poonam Chand

In the High Court of Judicature at Madras Dated : 10.04.2015 Coram :

The Hon'ble Mr.Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Chief Justice O.P.No.227 of 2015 1.C.Karunanidhi 2.R.Haribabu .. Petitioners -vs1.G.Poonam Chand 2.Kiran Panwar .. Respondents Petition filed under Section 11 (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to appoint an Arbitrator to resolve the disputes which has arisen between the Petitioners and the Respondents. For Petitioners : Mr.W.M.Abdul Majeed For Respondents : Mr.S.T.Raja for M/s.Om Sai Ram Associates * * * * *

O R D E R

Admit.

2. The petitioners are directed to deposit a sum of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) towards initial expenses under Clause 12 of

the Appointment of Arbitrators by the Chief Justice of Madras High Court Scheme, 1996, within a period of two weeks from today.

3. Learned counsel for parties are, ad idem, that Mr.T.Mohandass (Retd. District Judge) be appointed as the sole arbitrator.

4. In view of the aforesaid agreement, I appoint Mr.T.Mohandass (Retd. District Judge), residing at Old No.3, New No.5, Solaiamman koil street, Purasawalkam, Chennai-600 007, as the Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the reference and after issuing notice to the parties and upon hearing them, pass an award as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of the order. The learned Arbitrator is at liberty to fix the remuneration and other incidental expenses, which shall be borne by the parties equally.

5. The original petition is, accordingly, allowed, leaving the parties to bear their own costs.

(S.K.K., CJ.) 10.04.2015 bbr Note: Issue order copy, on deposit of initial expenses of Rs.1000/-, as stated in para 2.

The Hon'ble Chief Justice bbr O.P.No.227 of 2015 10.04.2015