As per section 11(2) parties can agree the appointing of arbitrator and in the absence of such agreement section 11(3) to be followed

Last updated: 20 November 2012

Court :
Supreme Court of India

Brief :
These appeals have raised the question about the procedure that is being followed by Calcutta High Court in consideration of the applications under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short, ‘1996 Act’). When the special leave petition filed by M/s. Choudhury Construction came up for consideration before the Bench, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the procedure adopted by the Designate Judge while hearing petition under Section 11 of 1996 Act was unknown in law and not sanctioned by Section 11 inasmuch as although the Designate Judge has held that there are live disputes between the parties which have to be resolved through arbitration, yet the matter has been ordered to be placed before the Chief Justice for appointment of the arbitrator. In light of the submission made by the learned counsel, Registrar General, Calcutta High Court was ordered to be impleaded as party respondent.

Citation :
Hindustan Copper Ltd. …… Appellant Vs.Monarch Gold Mining Co. Ltd. …… Respondent