M/S Ridhisidhi Electrical Engg. And Cost. Company v. Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigm Ltd. And Others

2023:PHHC:073643

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH ARB-582-2021 (O&M) Date of decision:- 19.05.2023 Ridhi Sidhi Electrical Engg. & Const. Company ...Applicant(s)

Versus

Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, Hisar and others

...Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVI SHANKER JHA, CHIEF JUSTICE Present:- Mr. Ashwani Talwar, Advocate, for the applicant.

Mr. Prateek Mahajan, Advocate, and Ms. Saloni Sharma, Advocate, for the respondents.

* * * * RAVI SHANKER JHA, C.J. (ORAL) This is an application under Section 11(6) 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 Justice T.S. Dhindsa, a former Judge of this Court, has been received and is placed on record.

The parties conjointly agree and submit that in view of the previous order dated 24.03.2023 passed by this Court, he may be appointed as an arbitrator.

In the circumstances, Justice T.S. Dhindsa, a former Judge of this Court, 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 19.05.2023 Amodh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AMODH SHARMA 2023.05.22 15:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement