Shekhar Construction (M/s.) Pvt. Ltd. vs. State of Rajasthan & Anr.

Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996–Sec. 11–Application for appointment of arbitrator–Clause 23 of agreement containing the provision for referring the matter to Standing Committee–Non-applicants did not refer the application within prescribed time–Held, they forfeited their right–Subsequent award is nonest–Independent arbitrator is appointed.