$~61 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of Decision: 16.04.2025 + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 282/2025 ENERGY EFFICIENCY SEVICES LIMITED .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Samdarshi Sanjay, Mr.Manoj Kumar, Mr. Ashish Kumar, Ms. Monika Sharma, Advs.

versus SUNMEGA VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Mr. Abhinay Sharma, Mr. Pooran Chand Roy, Ms. Deeksha Prakash, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH : JASMEET SINGH, J (ORAL

1. This is a petition filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal.

2. The Arbitral Tribunal was appointed on 11.07.2022.

3. On 27.09.2024, this Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by a period of 6 months.

4. On 28.11.2024, there was change in the counsel for the respondent and an adjournment was requested on their behalf.

5. It is stated that the arguments were partly heard by the Arbitral Tribunal and since the extended period of 6 months elapsed on

16.03.2025, the present petition has been filed.

6. On 30.12.2024, the Arbitral Tribunal permitted the petitioner to file a O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 282/2025 Page 1 of 8 Digitally Signed detailed affidavit with