Thilaka v. M/S.Bhoomi And Buildings Private Limited

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Thilaka W/o T.S.K.Kartheesan, No.6/2, Kakkanji Street, Sathya Garden, Saligramman, Chennai - 600 093 ..Applicant(s) Vs

1. M/s.Bhoomi and Buildings Private Limited Represented by its Authorized Signatory, No.6, Padmanabha Nagar, 2nd Street, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020.

2. M/s.Hanan Dermatology Specialty Clinic Represented by its Managing Director, Dr.Mohamed Basith MBBS, MD, A Block, Gem Bhoomi and Buildings Old Mahabalipuram Road, Padur, Chennai - 603 103.

3. Thota Dayakar S/o.T.Ranganayakullu, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

4. T.Pushpalatha W/o.Thoata Dayakar, S/o.T.Ranganayakullu, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

5. Thota Venkat S/o.Thota Dayakar, No.3-469, Pagadamanu Street, Greampet, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh - 517 002.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Application filed to extend the mandate of the Honourable Sole Arbitrator, for a further period as deemed fit by this Honourable Court under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. For Applicant(s):

Mr. M Prakash Kumar For Respondent(s):

R1 , R3 & R5 - Court Notice Served No appearance R2 - No appearance

ORDER

The present application has been filed to extend the mandate of the Hon'ble Sole Arbitrator, for a further period as deemed fit by this Court.

2. In spite of notice having been ordered to the respondents and respondents 1, 3, 4 & 5 having received the notice had failed to appear before this Court either in person or through a counsel.

3. It is submitted across the bar that the second respondent had remained ex-parte even before the learned Arbitrator. The mandate had expired on 14.02.2026 when the arbitration proceedings was at the stage where claimants evidence had been closed and it is for the respondents to led in evidence.

4. In view of the same, this Court finds no impediment in granting extension of time as required under Section 29(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Accordingly, the application stands ordered. The mandate is extended for a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GBA

K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

GBA 10-06-2026