NHAI vs. Rita Devi & others OMP(M) No.290 of 2024 20.06.2025 Present: Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate, vice counsel, for the applicant. Mr. Prashant Sharma, Advocate, for the respondents. OMP(M) No.290 of 2024 Learned counsel for the respondents submits that the respondent do not intend to file any reply and will have no objection in case the application is allowed. I have gone through the contents of the application, which is supported by an affidavit of the competent officer. There is nothing on record to contradict the contents of the application. I am satisfied regarding the existence of sufficient cause with the applicant/appellant in not approaching the Court within time prescribed. Accordingly, the application is allowed. Delay in filing the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is condoned. Application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No._______ of 2025 Appeal be registered. Admit. Notice. Mr. Prashant Sharma, learned counsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. OMP No._____ of 2025 Be registered. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that he does not want to file reply. Application is disposed of with direction that the operation of impugned judgment dated 18.11.2023, passed by learned District Judge in Arbitration Case No.92/2019 shall remain stayed during the pendency of appeal, subject to appellant depositing the entire award amount with up-to-date interest in the Registry of this Court within six weeks. ( Satyen Vaidya ) Judge June 20, 2025 (vt)