Project Director, NHAI Vs. Darshanu (deceased) through LRs & Anr. OMP(M) No.274 of 2025 16.12.2025 Present: Mr. Santosh Kumar, Advocate vice Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant/ appellant. None for respondents No.1(i) to 1(viii), though served. Ms. Ayushi Negi, Deputy Advocate General, for respondent No.2. OMP No. of 2025 (OMPST No.32838/2025) For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed. Delay in re-filing the arbitration appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. OMP(M) No.274 of 2025 Respondents No.1(i) to 1(viii) stand served, however, there is no appearance on their behalf. Hence, they are proceeded against ex-parte. Heard. This application seeks to condone the delay in filing the appeal. Delay has been cogently explained by the applicant. In view of the explanation given, the application is allowed. Delay in instituting the main appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No. of 2025 Be registered. List for consideration after six weeks. OMP No. of 2025 (OMPST No.48072/2024) Infructuous. OMP No. of 2025 (OMPST No.48056/2024) Heard. Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount alongwith up to date interest in the Registry of this Court within six weeks, operation and execution of the impugned judgment dated 09.08.2024, passed by the learned District Judge Bilaspur, H.P. in Arbitration Case No.128 of 2023 (Darshanu (deceased) through LRs Versus Land Acquisition Officer (SLAU) and another), shall remain stayed. The application stands disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua December 16, 2025 Judge Mukesh