Calcutta HC Appoints Arbitrator in Milk Supply Dispute

Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Port Blair

Order Date: July 29, 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: M/s Royal Fancy Store (petitioner) vs. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) and others (respondents).
• Dispute: Supply of "Tetra Pack Toned Milk" at a rate awarded to the petitioner via a Letter of Acceptance dated 5 July 2024.
• Arbitration Clause: Exists in the Letter of Agreement under "Other Terms and Conditions" (point no. v).
• Application: Under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an arbitrator.

Court Decision

1. The Court appoints Mr. Arul Prasanth, learned advocate, as the arbitrator to adjudicate the matter under the Act and its Rules.

2. Arbitrator fees shall be determined in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and its Rules, or as mutually agreed by the parties.

3. The order (AP/6/2026) is disposed of.

4. All parties are directed to act on a server copy of this order downloaded from the official website of the Court.

Final Outcome

• Mr. Arul Prasanth is designated as the arbitrator; parties must comply with the appointment and fee provisions and proceed with arbitration as per the Act.

Topics: Arbitration, Contract Dispute