$~16 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010171392026 + ARB.P. 728/2026 M/S NIRMAN ENCON PROJECTS PRIVATE LTD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Kunwar Chandresh, Mrs. Poonam Prasad, Mr. Divyansh Singh, Mr. Daleep Kumar Sah, Mr. Raj Tiwari & Mr.George L, Advs. versus UNION OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Shaurya R. Rai, SPC. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN O R D E R % 19.08.2026 1. This petition is filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short ‘the Act’) for appointment of an arbitrator. 2. The brief facts are that the petitioner-M/s Nirman Enconprojects Pvt. Ltd. entered into a contract dated 21.09.2017 with the respondent-Union of India represented by Chief Engineer (Air Force) WAC, Military Engineer Services, pursuant to the Letter of Acceptance dated 21.09.2017 for the work of ‘Auditorium Cum Cinema Hall at Air Force Station, Sarsawa’. Disputes arose between the parties inter alia, regarding the delay in completion of the work and non-payment of the dues of the petitioner. 2.1 The arbitration was invoked at the instance of the petitioner under clause 70 of the general conditions of contract vide letter dated 28.10.2024. On failure to do the needful, the present petition is filed. 3. Learned counsel for the respondent on instructions has no objection This is a digitally signed order.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/08/2026 at 10:02:49 for referring the matter to arbitration. 4. Accordingly, the petition is allowed by appointing Justice Ms. Reva Khetrapal (Retd.) (Mobile No.9871300030) as the sole arbitrator for adjudication of the disputes which have arisen between the parties. 5. The fees of the learned Arbitrator will be governed by Schedule IV of the Act. Before entering upon reference, the learned Arbitrator will comply with Section 12 of the Act. 6. It is made clear that since this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the rival claims of the parties, it will be open for the parties to file their respective claims/counter claims before the learned Arbitrator which will be considered in accordance with law. 7. A copy of this order be forwarded to the learned Arbitrator for information. AVNEESH JHINGAN, J AUGUST 19, 2026 Ch This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/08/2026 at 10:02:49

$~16 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010171392026 + ARB.P. 728/2026 M/S NIRMAN ENCON PROJECTS PRIVATE LTD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Kunwar Chandresh, Mrs. Poonam Prasad, Mr. Divyansh Singh, Mr. Daleep Kumar Sah, Mr. Raj Tiwari & Mr.George L, Advs. versus UNION OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Shaurya R. Rai, SPC. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN O R D E R % 19.08.2026 1. This petition is filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short ‘the Act’) for appointment of an arbitrator. 2. The brief facts are that the petitioner-M/s Nirman Enconprojects Pvt. Ltd. entered into a contract dated 21.09.2017 with the respondent-Union of India represented by Chief Engineer (Air Force) WAC, Military Engineer Services, pursuant to the Letter of Acceptance dated 21.09.2017 for the work of ‘Auditorium Cum Cinema Hall at Air Force Station, Sarsawa’. Disputes arose between the parties inter alia, regarding the delay in completion of the work and non-payment of the dues of the petitioner. 2.1 The arbitration was invoked at the instance of the petitioner under clause 70 of the general conditions of contract vide letter dated 28.10.2024. On failure to do the needful, the present petition is filed. 3. Learned counsel for the respondent on instructions has no objection This is a digitally signed order.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/08/2026 at 10:02:49 for referring the matter to arbitration. 4. Accordingly, the petition is allowed by appointing Justice Ms. Reva Khetrapal (Retd.) (Mobile No.9871300030) as the sole arbitrator for adjudication of the disputes which have arisen between the parties. 5. The fees of the learned Arbitrator will be governed by Schedule IV of the Act. Before entering upon reference, the learned Arbitrator will comply with Section 12 of the Act. 6. It is made clear that since this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the rival claims of the parties, it will be open for the parties to file their respective claims/counter claims before the learned Arbitrator which will be considered in accordance with law. 7. A copy of this order be forwarded to the learned Arbitrator for information. AVNEESH JHINGAN, J AUGUST 19, 2026 Ch This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/08/2026 at 10:02:49