ORDER

Chandra Dhari Singh, J. (Oral)

I.A. 6479/2023 (Exemption)

Exemption allowed subject to just exceptions.

The application stands disposed of.

O.M.P.(I) (COMM.) 106/2023

1. The instant petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") has been filed on behalf of the petitioner inter alia seeking an ad interim stay on the Termination Order dated 7.3.2023, as well as on the Notice inviting bids dated 24.2.2023 issued by the Respondent No. 1 with respect to the "Construction of 2 Laning with Hard Shoulder of Peren - Dimapur section on NH-129A from Design Km 126.775 to Km 146.208 (Length - 19.433 Km) in the state of Nagaland on EPC mode (PKG-11) under NH(O)-TSP" (hereinafter referred to as the `said Contract.).

Submissions

2. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner is a partnership firm engaged in the business of construction of roads, and highways having its registered office at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Respondent No.1 is National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'NHIDCL'), a fully owned company of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government