V. KAMESWAR RAO
Newton Engineering And Chemicals Limited – Appellant
Versus
Uem India Private Limited – Respondent
JUDGMENT
V. Kameswar Rao, J.
1. The present petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('Act of 1996'), seeking indulgence of this Court to appoint an Arbitrator for adjudication of disputes which have arisen between the parties herein. Specifically, the instant petition has been filed with the following prayers:-
"In light of the facts and circumstances of the case, it is most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
a. Allow the present Petition.
b. Appoint an Arbitral Tribunal in the form of Sole Arbitrator, in accordance with Section 11 (4) and 11 (8) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for reference and adjudication of the claims of the Petitioner as against the Respondent; and
c. Pass any other orders this Hon'ble Court may deem fit."
2. It is stated in the petition that the petitioner is a private limited company registered under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and possesses extensive experience in the field of Project Management, Detailed Engineering, Manufacture and Erection of Equipment, Process Vessel, Tankages, Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation and other similar areas of work. It has its r
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