ARB-358-2024 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.283 ARB-358-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.07.2025 Kodan Solutions Limited .... Petitioner Versus RITES Limited ... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present: Mr. Nitin Kaushal, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Varun Sharma, Advocate, for the respondent. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (ORAL) This is a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for appointment of an independent Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes and differences which have arisen between the parties out of Letter of Acceptance-cum-Work Order, dated 09.03.2021, Annexure P-1, whereby the petitioner was awarded tender on account of engagement of freight forwarder for export of consignment from Mumbai Sea Port to the Beira/Maputo Sea Port, Mozambique. 2. Learned counsel representing the respondent contends that the respondent has no objection to the prayer made. 3. Accordingly, petition is allowed. Mr. Justice (Retd.) Rameshwar Singh Malik, formerly a Judge of this Court, resident of B-13, Mayfair Gardens, Hauz Khas, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi, Mobile No.7837049206, is nominated as Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties, subject to compliance of statutory provisions. MANINDER 2025.07.15 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. ARB-358-2024 (O&M) 2 4. Parties are directed to appear before the learned Arbitrator on date, time and place to be fixed by him at his convenience. 5. A request letter along with a copy of the order be sent to Mr. Justice (Retd.) Rameshwar Singh Malik. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 08.07.2025 Maninder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MANINDER 2025.07.15 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.