Agreed procedure for appointing arbitrator not followed hence petition u/s 11(6) of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 dismissed

A.K. Shivhare Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Madhya Pradesh High Court) Madhya Pradesh High Court held that as petition under section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 not maintainable as there was an agreement on procedure to be followed for appointing an arbitrator. Facts- The applicant has filed a petition u/s. 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking the appointment of an Arbitrator by Arbitration Clause 26.3 in the agreement dated 26.02.2018. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways i.e. Respondent No.1 invited proposals from the bidders fo...