A No. 3163 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A No. 3163 of 2026 M/s.ACS Marine Services Pvt.Ltd., Having its Registered office at, 502/B1, Nadupangu Paradise, Dharapuram Road, Tirupur 641608 Rep.by its Director, M.T.Chinnasamy. ..Applicant(s) Vs M/s.Poompuhar Shipping Corporation Limited Having its Registered office at, No.692, (Old No.473), Anna Salai, IVth Floor, Nandanam, Chennai-600035. Rep.by its Director. ..Respondent(s) Judges Summons filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S. Rules read with Section 29A (4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, praying to pass an order, extending the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by three months w.e.f.26.05.2026. For Applicant(s): Mr.H.Siddarth For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Prasad Government Counsel ORDER This application has been filed to extend the time period for passing of Award by the Learned Sole Arbitrator by a period of three months. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 3163 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 2. Mr.V.Prasad, learned Government Counsel, had entered appearance on behalf of the respondent. He accepts notice for the respondent and has no objection to extend the mandate. 3. Considering 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 and the respective parties are also directed to co-operate with the learned Arbitrator. 4. This application is disposed of in the above terms. 29-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No kak https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 3163 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. kak A No. 3163 of 2026 29-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis