NHAI versus Lal Chand & Another Arb. Appeal No. of 2026 05.08.2026 Present: Mr. Narender Guleria, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Ram Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.1. Mr. Mohinder Zharaick, Additional Advocate General, with Ms. Ranjna Patial, Deputy Advocate General, for respondent No.2. OMP (M) No. 348 of 2026 In view of the no objection made by learned counsel for respondent No.1, 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. OMP No.823 of 2026 The application is considered and allowed. During the pendency of the appeal, the execution of the award dated 19.01.2024, passed in Case No.547/2018, titled as Lal Chand versus LAO & 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 August 05, 2026 (ps)