M/S Varaha Infra Limited v. The Executive Engineer,

2023:PHHC:096767

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH ARB-325-2021 (O&M) Date of decision:- 28.07.2023 M/s Varaha Infra Ltd.

...Applicant(s)

Versus

The Executive Engineer, Central Works, Division-2, Public Works Department (B&R) Branch, Government of Punjab.

...Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVI SHANKER JHA, CHIEF JUSTICE Present:- Ms. Simran Sharma, Advocate, Mr. Saurabh Gautam, Advocate, for the applicant.

Mr. Arjun Sheoran, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. * * * * RAVI SHANKER JHA, C.J. (ORAL) This is an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (in short the Act) for the appointment of an arbitrator. The necessary declaration under Section 12(5) of the Act, as sought from Mr. Justice P.P. Naolekar, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been received and is placed on record. The parties conjointly agree and submit that in view of the previous order dated 21.04.2023 passed by this Court, he may be appointed as an arbitrator.

In the circumstances, Mr. Justice P.P. Naolekar, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, is appointed as an arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes and differences between the parties. The application is, accordingly, disposed of. (RAVI SHANKER JHA) CHIEF JUSTICE 28.07.2023 Amodh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AMODH SHARMA 2023.07.31 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement