(Rohinton Fali Nariman and Indu Malhotra, JJ.)
M/s. Madurai Tuticorin Expressway Limited ___________ Petitioner
v.
National Highways Authority of India (Ministry of Shipping Road Transport and Highways) ____________________________ Respondent
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 16334/2018, decided on July 9, 2018
(IA No. 88912 of 2018-Exem. From filing c/c of the impugned judgment)
(IA No. 88913 of 2018-Permission to file synopsis and list of dates)
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. We do not find any merit in this petition. The Special Leave Petition is accordingly dismissed. However, it is made clear that the petitioner may move an application for impleadment of Government of Tamil Nadu before the Arbitral Tribunal which will decide that application after hearing learned counsel for both sides on merits. However, we direct the Arbitral Tribunal to deliver its award within an extended period so that no further extension of time be asked for. All contentions shall remain open to both sides.
3. Pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
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