Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 311 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. 311 of 2026 Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Represented by its Power Agent and Division Retail Head, Salem Divisional Office, Mr.M.D.Kiran Kumar, Having its Divisional Office at No.234, 1st Floor, NH - 44, Salem - Bangalore Byepass Road, Kondalampatti, Salem -636 010. Regional Office at No.139, Nungambakkam High road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034. Having its registered office at Indian Oil Bhavan, G -9, All Yavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 051. ..Petitioner(s) Vs K.Neelaveni W/o.Thanikasala, Proprietrix, M/s.GVN Fuels, Haivng address at S.No.894/1B2, Sigralapalli (V), Kappalwadi - 635 104. Also at Kappalvadi village, Thogarapalli Road, Bargur Taluk, Krishnagiri District - 635 104. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 311 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 PRAYER : Petition filed under Section 11(5) and 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the Petitioner and the Respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Vijay R Sekar For Respondent(s): No apperance ORDER This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(5) and (6) 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 Working Capital Agreement dated 26.06.2018. 2. Heard Mr.Vijay R Sekar, learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. In spite of notice having been served upon the respondent, she has not chosen to appear either in person or through counsel. 4. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been issued by the petitioner on 31.01.2026. Inspite of the same, the respondent has not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Working Capital Agreement dated 26.06.2018 entered to between the petitioner and the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 311 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 respondents, it could be seen that the parties are agreed to resolve the disputes by appointing an Arbitrator. 5. In view of the Working Capital Agreement and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Mr.MMK Alifudeen, Advocate, (Mobile No.7401731394) having address at Royal Grande No.19, Tippu Sahib Street, Ellis Road, Chennai-2, 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. 311 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. MPA Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 311 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis