Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 4: High Court has sought reply from the Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Srinagar with regard to appointment of Arbitral Tribunal for running of the cafeteria (Food Court) at Moominabad Court Complex here.
“The appointment of Arbitrator, court added, on Food Court in Sadder Court Complex Srinagar will be considered only after response is field by the PDJ, Srinagar”, HC directed.
In its plea filed by M/S Miras Foods has sought the appointment of Arbitral Tribunal for adjudication of the disputes which have arisen between the parties in relation to the contract for running of the Food Court. The appointment of Arbitral Tribunal has been sought on the ground that due to imposition of Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions on the public movement, there was the suspension of business activities.
The contractor has claimed remission in payment of license fee in relation to Food Court premises. He has also sought extension of tenure of license period on account of suspension of business activities due to Covid-19 pandemic based on orders and circular issued by the High Court and an extension in tenure of license period on account of satisfactory performance.
Court on examining the contents of the petition supported by the documents, said, the response of the respondent (PD&SJ) is necessary as the allotment order on which agreement is drawn between the parties, has come into effect on 05.08.2017 valid for a period of one year commencing from 05.08.2017 up to 04.08.2018 and the contract for running the Food Court at District Court Complex Moominabad, Srinagar, was renewable thereafter, depending on the satisfactory performance of the Contractor,” the court said.
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