NHAI versus Thakur Dass Arb. Appeal No. of 2026. 15.06.2026 Present: Mr. Tarun K. Brakta, Advocate vice Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Anirudh Sharma, Advocate, for the respondent. OMP(M) No.45 of 2026 In view of the no objection made by learned counsel for the respondent, the application is allowed and the delay, as occurred, in filing the main appeal, is ordered to be condoned. The application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No. of 2026 Be registered. Admit. OMPST No.64709 of 2025 The application is considered and allowed. During the pendency of the appeal, the execution of the award dated 15.02.2023, passed in Case No.362/20, titled as Thakur Dass versus LAC & Another, by the Divisional Commissioner, exercising the powers of Arbitrator under the National Highways Act, 1956, is ordered to be stayed, subject to deposit of the entire awarded amount, together with upto date interest, within a period of eight weeks. The application is disposed of. Modification/alteration/vacation on motion. (Virender Singh) Judge June 15, 2026 (ps)