INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENT LIMITED vs INDIA TRADE PROMOTION ORGANIZATION

The Supreme Court addressed two key legal questions regarding the continuation of arbitration proceedings between International Amusement Limited and India Trade Promotion Organisation under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. The Court held that the arbitration clause in the agreement, which designated the Chairman of ITPO as the arbitrator, was valid and enforceable. Consequently, the Court affirmed the jurisdiction of the Estate Officer in the arbitration process, allowing the proceedings to continue as per the agreed terms.