$~4 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + ARB.P. 885/2026 SAURABH AGGARWAL .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Vikas Sharma, Advocate versus M/S. ENVIRONMENT TECHNO, & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Advocate (Appearance not given) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD O R D E R % 20.07.2026 1. The present Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties. 2. The facts of the case reveal that Respondent No.2 and 3 on behalf of Respondent No.1 met with the Petitioner to execute work and intended to show interest in the said related work of the Petitioner. Subsequently, Petitioner and Respondent No.2 executed a Memorandum of Understanding dated 12.12.2021 for the purpose of execution of works relating to solid waste management projects across the State of Uttar Pradesh. 3. It is stated that after the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, Respondent No.4 was created which had participated in various bids across the State of Uttar Pradesh. It is stated that the Petitioner received various amounts in terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and the said amounts were paid to the Petitioner through the bank account of This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 23/07/2026 at 11:36:20 Respondent No.4. 4. It is the case of the Petitioner that disputes arose between the parties due to the Respondent’s failure to adhere to the agreed terms and obligations under the Memorandum of Agreement and that despite several follow ups, outstanding payments have yet not been cleared. 5. Clause 28 of the Memorandum of Understanding contains an arbitration clause, by which the parties have agreed to get their disputes adjudicated through arbitration. The said clause specifically indicates that the venue of the arbitration shall be at Delhi. 6. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act invoking arbitration was issued to the Respondent on 05.07.2025 which has not been replied to by the Respondent, and therefore, the Petitioner has approached this Court for appointment of an Arbitrator. 7. Issue notice. 8. Learned Counsel for the Respondents accepts notice. Service is complete. 9. Accordingly, Mr. Abhilash Mathur, Advocate, (Mob No: 9811041536) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties. 10. The arbitration would take place under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and would be subject to its rules and regulations. The learned Arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC. 11. The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12(2) of the Arbitration Act within three weeks of entering reference. This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 23/07/2026 at 11:36:20 12. All rights and contentions of the parties in relation to the claims/counter-claims are kept open, to be decided by the learned Arbitrator on their merits, in accordance with law. 13. Needless to state, nothing in this Order shall be construed as an expression of this Court on the merits of the contentions of the parties. 14. The present Petition stands disposed of in the above terms along with pending application(s), if any. SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J JULY 20, 2026 hsk This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 23/07/2026 at 11:36:20