Authority: Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia (Arbitration Tribunal under Section 29‑A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996)
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant‑Petitioner – M/s Continental Construction Projects Limited; Respondent – M/s Beas Valley Power Corporation Limited.
- Counsel: For applicant – Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal (via video conference) and Mr. Shekhar Badola, Advocates. For respondent – Senior Advocate Mr. H.S. Bhogal with Ms. Srishti Verma, Advocate.
- The applicant filed OMP No.517 of 2026 seeking an extension of the arbitrator’s mandate pursuant to Section 29‑A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Earlier, the arbitrator’s mandate had been extended up to 30 June 2026 by order dated 09 January 2026.
- The arbitrator’s order dated 04 June 2026 directed the parties to file written submissions, stating that the award was already reserved.
- Respondent’s senior counsel submitted that all required steps had been completed.
Final Outcome
- The application for further extension was allowed.
- The arbitrator is directed to conclude the arbitration proceedings no later than 30 September 2026.
- The application is disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Arbitration, Legal Procedure