Highway Administrator & Project Director versus Sandup & Others Arb. Appeal No. of 2026 08.10.2026 Present: Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Nikhil Kanwar, Advocate, vice Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, for respondents No.1 to 4, as well as, for proposed LRs No.5(a) to 5(e). Ms. Ayushi Negi, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.6 and 7. OMP (M) Nos. 617 & 618 of 2026 In view of the no objection made by learned counsel for respondents No.1 to 4, as well as, proposed LRs No.5(a) to 5(e), the applications, under consideration, are allowed and the legal representatives of respondent No.5, are ordered to be brought on record as respondents No.5(a) to 5(e), after condoning the delay and setting aside the abatement, if any. The applications stand disposed of. OMP(M) No. 423 of 2025 In view of the no objection made by learned counsel appearing for respondents No.1 to 4, 5(a) to 5(e), the application is allowed and the delay in filing the main appeal is ordered to be condoned. The application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No. of 2026 Be registered. Notice to newly added respondents No.5(a) to 5(e). Mr. Nikhil Kanwar, Advocate vice Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, appears and accepts service of notice on their behalf. Power of attorney, on behalf of respondents No.5(a) to 5(e), be filed within a period of four weeks. OMPST 45007/2025 The application is considered and allowed. During the pendency of the appeal, the execution of the award dated 05.10.2023, passed in Case No.1155/2017, by the Divisional Commissioner, Mandi 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 October 08, 2026 (ps)