IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA APPLN. FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATOR NO. 3 OF 2009 MR. TANMAY KHOLKAR ... Applicant Versus DE NORA INDIA LTD ... Respondent Mr. Y. V. Nadkarni,Advocate for the Appellant. Mr. S. G. Bhobe, Advocate for the Respondent. Coram:- NARESH H. PATIL, J. Date:- 15th January, 2010 P.C. Learned counsel for the appellant states that an arbitrator was appointed by communication dated 12.7.2008. 2. The applicant had recommended the name of Mr. Jim Manjooran as arbitrator. He had accepted the appointment as arbitrator and had started functioning. But by communication dated 2.9.2008, the arbitrator intimated that he does not wish to continue and resigned from the post of arbitrator. 3. In this view of the matter, the present application is filed for appointment of new arbitrator. 4. The applicant suggested 3 names of arbitrators which are reflected in communication dated 8.11.2008 at exhibit 'H' to this application. 5. Learned counsel for the respondent submits that Mr. Sandeep T. Nadkarni, Mtech, LLB, Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department (Government of Goa) is acceptable to them as new arbitrator. The learned counsel therefore, prays for appropriate order in terms of Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. 6. Considering the facts of the case and in view of the provisions of Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, I hereby exercise powers under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and appoint Mr.Sandeep T. Nadkarni, Mtech, LLB, Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department (Government of Goa), as arbitrator. 7. The Registry to inform the arbitrator accordingly. 8. Application stands disposed off accordingly. NARESH H. PATIL, J. MF/-