Application No.2597 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Application No.2597 of 2026 M/s.Concrete Products and Construction Company Pvt. Ltd., No.766, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. Rep. By its Managing Director K.Jacob ..Applicant Vs 1. Union of India Owning the Indian Railways, Represented by General Manager, Southern Railway, Chennai – 600 023. 2. Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Southern Railway, Chennai – 600 023. ..Respondents PRAYER : Application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of Original Side Rules r/w Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to extend the time for completion of arbitration proceedings in Arbitration Case No.38 of 2018. For Applicant : Ms.Swathi A.P. For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Samratt, Senior Panel Counsel O R D E R The present application had been taken out by the applicant herein to seek extension of mandate. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Application No.2597 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 2 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. mp 2. Mr.K.R.Samratt, learned Senior Panel Counsel vehemently opposed this application. 3. Considering the averments made in the affidavit and being satisfied with the reasons stated therein, and having regard to the stage on which the arbitral proceedings are at, this Court is inclined to extend the mandate for a further period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The learned Arbitrator is requested to complete the proceedings and pass an Award within the said period of three (3) months and the respective parties are also directed to co-operate with the learned Arbitrator. 4. This Application is disposed of in the above terms. 15.07.2026 mp Application No.2597 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis