NHAI vs. Gian Chand (deceased) through LRs OMPM No.210 of 2026 09.10.2026 Present : Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate, for the appellant- applicant. None for the respondent. OMPM No.210 of 2026 Respondent was duly served and learned counsel had put in appearance on his behalf on 17.07.2026. However, thereafter, neither Power of Attorney to represent the respondent nor reply has been filed. Thereafter, matter was listed on 11.09.2026 and despite absence of learned counsel for the respondent, time to file reply and Power of Attorney was extended and the matter was adjourned for today. Today again, there is no representation on behalf of the respondent, nor has any Power of Attorney or reply been filed. Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for the applicant and the averments made in the application, delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Application is allowed and disposed of. ARB.A No.______ of 2026 [ARB.A ST No.3934 of 2026] Be registered. Notice to the respondent, returnable on the next date of hearing, on taking steps within one week. List for consideration on 01.01.2027. OMP No.______ of 2026 [OMP ST No.4029 of 2026] Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount along with up to date interest, in the Registry of this Court, on or before 30.11.2026, execution and operation of impugned judgment dated 18.11.2021, passed by District Judge, Mandi, H.P. in Arbitration Petition No.20 of 2017 titled ‘NHAI vs. Gian Chand (deceased) through LRs, shall remain stayed. Alteration/vacation/modification on motion. The application stands disposed of. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge 9th October, 2026 (Pardeep)