Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) Nos. 309 & 310 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.) Nos. 309 & 310 of 2026 Zigma global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its authorized representative Mr.Sridhar Jagannathan, Vice-President (Operations), 24, Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam road, Erode - 638001 Also at no.178, Indu Nagar, Palayapalayam, Perundurai Road, Erode - 638 011. ..Petitioner(s)in both petitions Vs Erode City Municipal Corporation Rep. by its Commissioner, No.246, Meenachi Sundaranar Salai, Erode - 638 001 ..Respondent(s) in both petitions PRAYER in Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 309 of 2026: Petition filed under Section 11(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a suitable person as an Arbitrator on the side of the Respondent as per the Arbitration Clause in the contract Agreement dated 25.01.2022 for adjudication of disputes that have arisen between the parties. b) Direct the Respondent to pay costs. PRAYER in Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 310 of 2026: Petition filed under Section 11(4) and 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a suitable person as an Arbitrator on the side of the Respondent as per the Aribtration Clause in the Contract Agreement dated 12.01.2019 for adjudication of disputes that have arisen between the parties. b) Direct the Respondent to pay costs. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) Nos. 309 & 310 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 In both petitions: For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.K.Gowtham Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Rajamathivanan, COMMON ORDER This Arbitration Original Petitions have been filed under Section 11(4) & 11(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 Contract Agreement dated 12.01.2019 and 25.01.2022. 2. Heard Mr.M.K.Gowtham Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. From a reading of the Contract Agreement dated 12.01.2019 & 25.01.2022 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. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was issued by the petitioner on 16.12.2025. 4. However, when the matter was taken up for hearing today, Mr.M.Rajamathivanan, learned counsel appearing for the respondent would https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) Nos. 309 & 310 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 submit that he has no objection for appointment of an Arbitrator to enter upon the dispute that had arisen between the parties. 5. In view of the Contract Agreements and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Hon’ble Mr.Justice Thiru.M.S.Ramesh, Former Judge of Madras High Court, having address at Villa No:B-5, “Casa Dell Mar” Door No.172/3, Periyar Salai, Uthandi, Chennai-600119 (Mobile No.98400 74700) is appointed as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the dispute between the petitioner and the respondent. 6. The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix his fees. This Court further requests the learned Sole Arbitrator to endeavour to decide the dispute as expeditiously as possible, however, not later than six (6) months from the date of his entering into reference. 7. Accordingly, these Arbitration Original Petitions are 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.) Nos. 309 & 310 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. MPA To Erode City Municipal Corporation Rep. by its Commissioner, No.246, Meenachi Sundaranar Salai, Erode - 638 001 Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) Nos. 309 & 310 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis