Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 of 2026 Five Star Business Finance Limited Rep by its Legal Officer, Mr.MadhuSandhan Someswaran Registered Office at New No.27, Old No.4, Taylors Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Poongodi No.3/117A, Main Road, Somandurai, Tamil Nadu - 642 134. 2. Karthikeyan No.3/117A, Main Road, Somandurai, Tamil Nadu - 642 134. 3. Shoban No.3/117A, Main Road, Somandurai, Tamil Nadu - 642 134. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint an Arbitrator(s) to decide the disputes and difference between the Petitioner and Respondent in terms of Loan Agreement dated 24.04.2023. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Nataraj for M/s. P.H.Vinodh Pandian For Respondent(s): No appearance https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the differences and resolve the disputes between the petitioner and the respondents in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement dated 24.04.2023. 2. Heard Mr.S.Nataraj, learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. The Vakalat was returned and no appearance was made. Despite the name printed in the cause list, the party remained absent and was set ex-parte. 4. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been issued by the petitioner on 09.09.2025. Inspite of the same, the respondents have not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Loan Agreement dated 24.04.2023 entered to between the petitioner and the respondents, it could be seen that the parties are agreed to resolve the disputes by appointing an Arbitrator. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 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, M/S.A.Lakshmi, Advocate, (Mobile No.8939074533) having address at Women Lawyer’s Association, 1st Floor, Addl Law Chamber, High Court Building, Chennai-104, 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 as per the Schedule-IV of the Act. 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. 01-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MPA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. MPA Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 165 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis