DULI CHAND Vs. STATE OF HARYANA AND ANR.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE Petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 11 (6) & (8) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short 'the Act') for appointment of an Arbitrator in respect of the disputes between the parties arising out an Agreement dated 14.01.2005. Vide the aforesaid Agreement, the Petitioner was allotted work of "Providing/Construction of One Nos 16 Passenger Lift for litigants and lawyers in the judicial complex, Section 12, Faridabad".

(2.) THE Petitioner has completed the work allotted in the month of December 2007. The claim of the Petitioner for certain amount was denied. The Petitioner, thereafter, sought appointment of an Arbitrator in terms of Clause 25 -A of the Agreement. Since the Arbitrator was not appointed, the Petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court.

(3.) DURING the course of arguments, learned Counsel for the Respondents stated that on deposit of security amount by the Petitioner, the Respondents shall appoint an Arbitrator in terms of Clause 25 -A of the Agreement.