Manickam Enterprises Arbitration Award Extended Six Months

Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair

Order Date: July 29, 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: M/s Manickam Enterprises, represented by Mr. G. Binnu Kumar.
• Respondents: The Adhyaksha and others, represented by Mr. Rakesh Kumar.
• The matter concerns delay in the conclusion of arbitration proceedings appointed by this Court.
• The Court examined the reasons for delay and found sufficient grounds to justify an extension.

Final Outcome

• Under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court peremptorily extends the period for the arbitrator to pass the award by six months, which shall be treated as a final extension.
• If the arbitrator fails to pass the award within the extended period, the parties may approach the Court for appointment of a fresh arbitrator.
• The case (AP/9/2026) is disposed of.
• All parties are directed to act on a server copy of this order downloaded from the official website of the Court.

Topics: Arbitration Extension, Court Order