JUDGMENT

Sachin Datta, J.

IA No.10357/2023 (delay)

1. This is an application filed on behalf of the respondent for condonation of delay of 29 days in filing of reply.

2. In view of the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and the delay is condoned. The reply is taken on record.

3. The application stands disposed of.

ARB.P. 1068/2022

4. The present petition under Section 11 (2) and (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as `A&C' Act) has been filed seeking appointment of an independent Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties. The disputes between the parties have arisen in the context of a bilateral agreement dated 22.05.2019 to which the petitioner and the respondent are parties.

5. The respondent is stated to be an entity in the business of construction and providing services of Seismic Job Services and Shot Hole Drilling for Oil & Gas Exploration in India and other countries.

6. On the other hand, the petitioner claims to be a well-established Oil & Gas Project Management and Consultancy Company, providing services to oil exploration companies in India, Myanmar, Indonesia and Egypt.

7. The responden