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Zangas-KPTL Consortium vs. M/ s GAIL (India) Limited Arb. P No. Case No. DIAC/ 891/03-15 (Quote this reference no for future communications with DIAC). Sir/Madam, Please be informed that, Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. C. Chopra (Retd.), (Sole Arbitrator) has recused himself from this matter and henceforth he would not be able to proceed as an Arbitrator in the above-noted matter. Parties are, accordingly, advised to approach Hon'ble High Court of Delhi for appointment of new Arbitrator, in which event the Centre may be informed at the earliest.
DIAC shall be keeping the matter in abeyance till further directions from the Court. Regards, Saumya Jaykaran Singh Deputy Counsel +91 9869036104 Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Delhi High Court, 'S' - Block, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi - 110503 Ph: 011-23386492, 23386480"
It has further transpired from the record that the Arbitrator has not been paid any fee from the aforesaid deposit in the said Arbitration case, as yet. However, having regard to the current stage of the proceedings i.e the stage of final arguments, after completion of Respondent's evidence, the Hon'ble Arbitrator is entitled to 60% of the fee, so assessed and deposited. Considering the above, an amount of Rs. 9,04,830/- is to be released to the Hon'ble Arbitrator on completion of the abovementioned proceeding, or earlier, if so requested by him, and the balance Rs.6,03,220/-, shall remain with DIAC for release to the Ld. Arbitrator, if any, appointed upon announcement of award, subject to just exceptions. As regards the list of arbitration cases referred to Ld. Sole Arbitrator Mr. Justice R.C. Chopra (Retd.), under the aegis of DIAC, please find the list annexed herewith as Annexure-II.
It is, most respectfully, stated that the report may be directed to be placed in the records of OMP(T) (COMM)20/2024 listed on 21.03.2024, towards compliance of the said directions."

7. The report has now been received as per which a total sum of Rs.15,08,050/- plus administrative expenses have been deposited with the DIAC. The DIAC also reports through the coordinator that no amounts have been released to the ld. Arbitrator as yet. The Court has been informed and as has also been gleaned from the other cases relating to this very ld. Sole Arbitrator, that the said Arbitrator has resigned from all the DIAC arbitrations due to medical reasons.