( 2025:HHC:3764 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Arbitration Case No.30 of 2025 Decided on: 28th February, 2025 Ramesh Kumar .......Petitioner Versus NHAI and another ...Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Haminder Chandel, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate for respondent No.1. Ms. Sharmila Patial, Addl. A.G for respondent No.2. Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge (Oral) Notice. Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate and Ms. Sharmila Patial, learned Additional Advocate General, appear and waive service of notice on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 and 2, respectively. 2. The instant petition has been filed under Section 29-A (4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for extension of time of the mandate of the Arbitrator. 3. From the averments made in the petition, I am fully satisfied that the petitioner has been pursuing his case honestly, diligently and sincerely by taking all necessary and requisite steps 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. ( 2025:HHC:3764 ) 2 for the progress of the case and has not sought any un-necessary adjournments. 4. Therefore, in the given facts and circumstances, the petition for extension of time deserves to be allowed. 5. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the time limit for completing the arbitration proceedings in Arbitration Reference Case No. 394 of 2018, in case titled as Ramesh Kumar vs. National Highway Authority of India and others, pending before the learned Divisional Commissioner-cum-Arbitrator, Shimla, District Shimla, H.P. is extended by a period of six months and the Arbitrator shall now ensure that the proceedings are completed by passing an award by or before 31.08.2025. February 28, 2025 ( Tarlok Singh Chauhan ) (naveen) Judge