NHAI vs. Joginder Pal @ Yogender Pal OMP(M) No. 33 of 2026 08.05.2026 Present: Mr. Raghujeet Singh Madan, Advocate, for the applicant. OMP(M) No. 33 of 2026 Despite service, there is no representation on behalf of the respondent, hence he is proceeded against ex- parte. The present application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the present appeal. It is averred that the certified copy of the impugned judgment dated 03.06.2024, was applied on 09.08.2024 and delivered on 31.08.2024. Immediately, thereafter, necessary steps were taken by the applicant to file the present appeal. The applicant has further submitted that the delay in filing the present appeal is neither intentional nor deliberate, but has occurred on account of bona fide reasons, as stated in the application. In view of the averments made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, and in view of the submissions made by learned counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed, and the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed off. Arb. Appeal No.____/2026 (ARBAST No. 63103/2025) Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. Issue post admission notice to the respondent returnable within four weeks, on taking steps within three days. Record be requisitioned. OMP No. _______2026 (OMPST 63126/25) Application be registered. Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount alongwith up to date interest by the applicant/appellant, execution, implementation and operation of impugned award dated 29.11.2022, passed by Arbitrator and judgment dated 03.06.2024, passed by learned District Judge, Mandi, H.P. in CIS Registration No. 23 of 2023, shall remain stayed during the pendency of appeal. Needful be done within eight weeks from today. Application stands disposed off. (Romesh Verma) Judge May 08, 2026 (Nisha)