ARB-292-2026 1 256 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB-292-2026 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 M/S BHARAT BHUSHAN BANSAL CONTRACTOR ....... Petitioner Versus THE CHIEF ENGINEER PUNJAB SMALL INDUSTRIES AND EXPORT CORPORATION LIMITED AND ANR. ..... Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present : Mr. Jagdeep Singh Rana, Advocate Mr. Arvind K. Bangar, Advocate and Mr. Akshat Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Mann, Advocate for respondents No.1 and 2. **** LAPITA BANERJI , J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents files his memorandum of appearance in Court today. The same is retained with the record. 2. Learned counsel for the parties are ad idem that there exists an arbitration clause for adjudication of disputes and differences between the parties. Notice invoking arbitration under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 vide a letter dated September 23, 2024 is also not in dispute. 3. In the aforesaid circumstances, Ms. Manjari Nehru Kaul, Former Judge of this High Court, Resident of House No. 402, The Punjab IAS & PCS Officers Coop, House Building Society Ltd (The Foothills), ASGAR ALI 2026.07.24 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-292-2026 2 New Chandigarh, Mullanpur, Punjab 140901 (Mobile No.9501041234), 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 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 Ms. Manjari Nehru Kaul, Former Judge of this High Court, Resident of House No. 402, The Punjab IAS & PCS Officers Coop, House Building Society Ltd (The Foothills), New Chandigarh, Mullanpur, Punjab 140901 (Mobile No.9501041234). 7. With the directions aforesaid, ARB-292-2026 is disposed of. 8. Connected application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE 20.07.2026 Ali Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No ASGAR ALI 2026.07.24 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document