Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Srinagar (Virtual Mode)
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/S A. M. Contractors, represented by Advocate Mr. Luqman S. Dar.
- Respondents: Union of India & Others, represented by Advocate Ms. Rehana Qayoom, assisted by Mr. T. M. Shamsi, DSGI.
- Petition: Arb P No. 12/2026 filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an independent arbitrator for the dispute arising from the contract titled “Provision of Wall and Allied Infrastructure at Drugmulla,” governed by Agreement No. CESZ‑09/2016‑17 and an allotment letter dated 20 March 2017.
- Dispute Background: The parties acknowledge the existence of an arbitration clause in the contract. The petitioner proposed three retired engineers as potential arbitrators:
1. Shri Arvind Kumar Arora, Retd DG (Pers), MES
2. Shri MCT Pareva, ADG (Retd), CPWD
3. Shri Saurabh Mathur, JtD (Retd), MES
- Respondents’ Position: Ms. Rehana Qayoom, on behalf of the respondents, instructed agreement to the appointment of Shri Arvind Kumar Arora, providing his contact details: MES, B‑333, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019; Mobile 8130588577; Email arvindarora2016@gmail.com.
Final Outcome
- The Court, with consensus of both parties, appoints Shri Arvind Kumar Arora, Retd DG (Pers), MES, as the sole arbitrator for the referenced dispute.
- The appointed arbitrator shall enter upon the reference, adjudicate the matter, and render his award within the period stipulated by law.
- He is entitled to fees as per Schedule 4 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- The order is marked “Disposed of” and a copy shall be served upon the arbitrator.
Topics: Arbitration, Construction Contract Dispute