ORDER (Oral)

(Video-Conferencing)

1. Notice on this petition was issued on 8th April, 2021. Service thereon has been effected on the respondent.

2. The Registry was directed to contact the respondent telephonically as well as by WhatsApp and intimate the respondent of today's hearing.

3. The office noting by the Registry indicates that it has been done. There is, however, no appearance on behalf of the respondent either at first call or on second call.

4. It appears that the respondent is not interested in opposing the petition.

5. I have, accordingly, heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and proceed to dispose of the matter.

6. The petition, filed under Section 11 (5) and (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeks appointment of an arbitrator to arbitrate on the dispute between the parties.

7. The substratum of the disputes stands set out in paras 5 to 14 of the petition.

8. The arbitration clause, in the agreement between the parties, reads thus:

"Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9. Notice, invok