IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 136 ARB-237-2025 Date of decision: 04.04.2025 FLEMINGO DUTYFREE SHOP PRIVATE LIMITED ….APPLICANT Vs. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA AND ANR. ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: Mr. Pawan K Pahwa, Advocate for the applicant. Mr. Vivek Singla, Advocate for the respondents. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J (ORAL) 1. Through instant application under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short ‘1996 Act’), the applicant is seeking extension of mandate of Arbitrator. 2. The applicant preferred an application under Section 11(6) of 1996 Act seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. By order dated 30.01.2023 (Annexure A-2) of this Court, a Sole Arbitrator was appointed to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. Both the parties appeared before the Arbitrator and filed their claims/counter claims. The mandate of Arbitrator in terms of Section 29A of 1996 Act would expire on 07.05.2025. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that Arbitrator was appointed by this Court, thus, this Court can extend mandate of Arbitrator. Matter is at the stage of arguments. MANOJ KUMAR 2025.04.05 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-237-2025 -2- 4. Mr. Vivek Singla, Advocate who on advance notice is present on behalf of the respondents, does not dispute the afore-stated factual and legal position as well prayer. 5. In the wake of statement of both sides, the present application is allowed and the mandate of Arbitrator is extended for a period of 6 months from 07.05.2025. 04.04.2025 [JAGMOHAN BANSAL] manoj JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MANOJ KUMAR 2025.04.05 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document