Project Director, NHAI & another vs. Ram Singh (deceased) & another OMP(M) No.99 of 2026 15.07.2026 Present: Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate, vice counsel, for the applicant. Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, Advocate, for respondents No.1(i) to 1(iii). Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G., for respondent No.2. OMP(M) No.99 of 2026 The present application has been filed for condonation of 170 days’ delay in filing the present appeal. It has been averred that the impugned judgment was passed by learned District Judge on 07.03.2025. Learned counsel for the applicant had applied for certified copy of impugned judgment on 01.04.2025 and the same was delivered on 25.04.2025. It has been contended that the file remained under process at various levels, and in this process, delay has occurred in filing the appeal, which is neither intentional nor willful, but the same has occurred due to unavoidable circumstances. Learned counsel for the non-applicants have no objection in case the application is allowed. Consequently, in view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit and in view of submissions as made by learned counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed and delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No._______ of 2026 Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. Send for records. List in due course. Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to supply copy of the entire paper book to the learned counsel for the respondents during the course of the day. OMPST No.68986 of 2026 Be registered. Heard Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount along with up-to-date interest by the appellant/applicant within a period of eight weeks from today, the operation, implementation and execution of impugned judgment dated 07.03.2025, as passed by learned District Judge, Mandi as well as arbitral award dated 15.09.2023 during the pendency of appeal is ordered to be stayed. Application stands disposed of. ( Romesh Verma ) Judge July 15, 2026 (vt)