ARB-297-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 265 ARB-297-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 M/S CHAMAN LAL .....Petitioner Versus SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, CHANDIGARH CIRCLE HARYANA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND ANR .....Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present:- Mr. Paras Jain, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Shashank Bhandari, Addl, A.G., Haryana. ***** LAPITA BANERJI , J.(Oral) This is an application for appointment of an Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1996 Act”). 2. There is no dispute with regard to the existence of the arbitration clause and invoking of the arbitral proceedings vide a notice dated May 11, 2026 under Section 21 of the 1996 Act. 3. Mr. Justice Harinder Singh Sidhu, House No.15, Sector 2-A Chandigarh, 160001 (Mobile No.8558809912) is appointed as Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties, subject to compliance of statutory requirements. 4. Liberty is granted to the parties to raise all claims, counter claims, defences, pleas etc. before the Learned Arbitrator. 5. Needless to mention that all the questions arising between the parties shall remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings ASGAR ALI 2026.07.21 08:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-297-2026 (O&M) 2 and any observation made hereinabove will not be binding on the learned Arbitrator. 6. A request letter along with a copy of this order be sent to Mr. Justice Harinder Singh Sidhu, House No.15, Sector 2-A Chandigarh, 160001 (Mobile No.8558809912). 7. With the directions aforesaid ARB-297-2026 is disposed of. 8. Connected application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) 16.07.2026 JUDGE Ali Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No ASGAR ALI 2026.07.21 08:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document