M/s Continental Construction Projects Limited Vs. M/s Beas Valley Power Corporation Limited. Item No. (D-19) OMP No.516 of 2026 in Arb. Case No.573 of 2023 17.07.2026 Present: Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, (through video conferencing) and Mr. Shekhar Badola, Advocates, for the applicant-petitioner. Mr. H.S. Bhogal, Senior Advocate with Ms. Srishti Verma, Advocate, for the respondent. OMP No.516 of 2026 The present application has been filed for extension of the mandate of the Arbitrator under Section 29- A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It has been averred in the application that on an earlier occasion, the mandate was extended till 30.06.2026 vide order dated 09.01.2026. 2. It has been pointed out that the arguments in the reference have been concluded, and the parties are ready for compilation of pleadings, oral evidence, and documents. The written submissions are now awaited. 3. Mr. H.S. Bhogal, learned Senior Counsel has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent and submits that needful has already been done on their part. 4. Accordingly, the application is allowed, and the learned Arbitrator is requested to conclude the arbitration proceedings by 30.09.2026. 5. The application stands disposed off accordingly. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice 17th July, 2026 (Munish Thakur)