Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 324 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 324 of 2026 SRI Enterprises Rep. by its partner Mr.Maneesh R, No.13, Ellappa Nagar, 1st Street, Sevilimedu, Kancheepuram District - 631 502 ..Petitioner(s) Vs Vivanta Resources Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Ms.Vanitha R, No.156, L and T, Road, Perungudi, Chennai - 600 096. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to appoint a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute arising out of franchise agreement dated 07/12/2024. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Magesh For Respondent(s): Mr.Rajesh ORDER This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute arising out of Franchise Agreement dated 07/12/2024. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 324 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Heard Mr.J.Magesh, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.Rajesh, 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 29.11.2025. In spite of the same, the respondent has not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Franchise Agreement dated 07.12.2024 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. 5. In view of the Loan Agreement and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Mr.S.Diwakar, Advocate, (Mobile No.9884670187) having office at Ground Floor, No.48, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018, is appointed as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the reference and resolve the disputes between the petitioner and the respondents. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 324 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix his 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. 22-07-2026 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. 324 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. GBA Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 324 of 2026 22-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis