( 2025:HHC:9544 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Arbitration Case No.62 of 2025 Decided on: 7th April, 2025 Pardeep Patyal .......Petitioner Versus NHAI and another ...Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner: Mr. G.R. Palsra, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate for respondent No.1. Ms. Sharmila Patial, Addl. A.G for respondent No.2. Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge (Oral) Notice. Ms. Shreya Chauhan, 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 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, 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. ( 2025:HHC:9544 ) 2 diligently and sincerely by taking all necessary and requisite steps 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. 1403 of 2017, in case titled as Pardeep Patyal vs. National Highway Authority of India and another, pending before the learned Divisional Commissioner-cum-Arbitrator, Mandi, District Mandi, 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 31.10.2025. April 07, 2025 ( Tarlok Singh Chauhan ) (naveen) Judge