Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 Energo Engineering project Ltd., Energo Engineering Projects ltd., Rep. by Shri Man Mohan Goel, Authorised representative, Plot No.2, Pocket-B, Sector-5, DSIIDC Industrial Complex, Bawana, Delhi - 110 039. ..Petitioner(s) Vs NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited Through its Chief Executive Officer, Neyveli House, 35, Periyar EVR High road, Chennai. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 a) To appoint a nominee Arbitrator on behalf of the Respondent to adjudicate the disputes between the Petitioner and the Respondent in terms of the Arbitration Agreement dated 23.12.2010. b) Direct the Respondent to pay costs. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Prashanth Nadaraj B For Respondent(s): Mr. N.Nithianandam https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator and to direct the arbitration proceedings in the matter of Contract Agreement, dated 23.12.2010. 2. Heard Mr.Prashanth Nadaraj B, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. N.Nithianandam, learned counsel appearing for the respondent. 3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent would submit that he had already entered appearance on behalf of the respondent and also submits that he has no objection in appointing an Arbitrator to resolve the disputes between the parties amicably. 4. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been issued by the petitioner on 11.08.2025. Inspite of the same, the respondent has not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Contract Agreement dated 23.12.2010 entered to between the petitioner and the respondent, it could be seen that the parties have agreed to resolve the disputes by appointing an Arbitrator. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. In view of the Loan Agreement and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Hon’ble Ms.Justice R.Banumathi, Former Judge of Supreme Court of India, (E-mail:banumathir1955@gmail.com) residing at C-20, C-Block, Defence Colony, New Delhi – 110 024 is appointed as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the reference and resolve the disputes between the petitioner and the respondent. 6. The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix her fees. This Court further requests the learned Sole Arbitrator to endeavour to decide the dispute as expeditiously as possible. 7. Accordingly, this Arbitration Original Petition is ordered. No costs. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GBA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. GBA Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 321 of 2026 25-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis