Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong
Order Date: 28 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Pushkarraj Constructions Pvt. Ltd., represented by Director Mr. Bharat Bhasin.
- Respondents: (1) Union of India through Chief Engineer Shillong Zone, Military Engineer Service; (2) Engineer‑in‑Chief, Military Engineer Services, MoD Integrated HQ, New Delhi.
- The petition sought appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising out of the agreement between the parties.
- The Court noted an earlier order dated 26 October 2026 in which Dr. N. Mozika, ASGI, indicated that Shri Vijender Kumar Jain had already been appointed in similar matters involving the same contractor, and therefore could serve as sole arbitrator.
Final Outcome
- Shri Vijender Kumar Jain is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
- The petitioner must forward a copy of this order, along with contact details and other particulars, to the arbitrator within two weeks.
- The arbitrator is directed to file the Statutory Statement of Disclosure under Section 11(8) read with Section 12(1) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, with the applicant’s advocates and the Court registry.
- Parties shall appear before the arbitrator on dates and places to be fixed for pleadings, witness examination, and hearing schedule.
- All arbitral costs and fees shall be borne equally by the parties, subject to adjustment by the final award.
- The application is disposed of on the basis of this appointment.
Topics: Arbitration, Construction Dispute