(1.) The present petition has been filed under Sec. 14 (1) read with Sec. 15 (2) and Sec. 11 (5) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the 'A&C Act') seeking appointment of a substitute arbitrator.
(2.) Briefly stated, the facts are that the erstwhile arbitrator withdrew from the arbitration vide order dtd. 14/5/2018. The present petition has come to be filed on 13/4/2023.
(3.) The only objection taken by the respondent is that the present petition is barred by limitation.