The Highway Administrator and project Director vs. Keshav Ram & others OMP(M) No. 514 of 2026 08.10. 2026 Present: Mr. Narendra Guleria, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, for respondent No.1. Mr. Manish Thakur, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No. 2 and 3. OMP(M) No. 514 of 2026 The instant application has been filed for condonation of delay of 9 days in filing the present appeal. It has been stated in the application that the impugned judgment was passed by the learned District Judge on 12th March, 2026. The learned counsel applied for the certified copy on 6th April, 2026 and the same was delivered on 29th April, 2026. The applicant was throughout pursuing the matter diligently and took necessary steps for obtaining the certified copy. Some time was consumed during the process in obtaining the necessary opinion for filing of the present appeal, and in this process, delay of 9 days has occurred, which is neither intentional nor deliberate, but due to unavoidable circumstances. The learned counsel for the non-applicants have no objection in case the present application is allowed. Consequently, in view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit and keeping in view the fact that the learned counsel for the non- applicants have no objection, the present application is allowed and delay of 9 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed of. Arbitration Appeal No. _______2026 (Filing No. ARB.A/36211/2026) Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. Send for the records. List in due course. Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No. 1 and undertakes to file the power of attorney within two weeks from today. The Registry is directed to reflect the name of Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, for respondent No.1, henceforth. Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to supply the entire paper book to the learned counsel for the respondents during the course of the day. OMP No. _____ of 2026 (OMPST No. 34744/2026) Be registered. Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount alongwith up-to-date interest by the applicant/appellant, execution, implementation and operation of impugned award dated 05.09.2024, passed by learned Arbitrator and judgment dated 12.03.2026, passed by learned District Judge, Mandi, H.P. in Arbitration Act No. 118 of 2025, shall remain stayed during the pendency of appeal. Needful be done within eight weeks from today. Application stands disposed of. (Romesh Verma) Judge October 08, 2026 (Nisha)