2023 (3) TMI 834

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....ration and exploitation of the oil and natural gas deposits across and around the country including continental shelves and exclusive economic zones. The Petitioner had entered into four contracts spanning a period from 2003 to 2006 with the Respondent No.3-CGG Marine India Private Limited, whereby Respondent No.3 would provide survey and exploration of mineral services to Petitioner in places outside India during the period under consideration. CGG Marine provided survey and exploration of mineral oil and gas service to ONGC beyond and within 12 nautical miles. For the period 10 September 2004 to 18 April 2006 the demand was on CGG France for such service and for 18 April 2007 to 31 July 2007 it was on ONGC due to the amendment in person l....

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....that the long delay of 13 years had effectively deprived the Petitioner to explain and defend their case. After the aforementioned hearing on 16 February 2021 once again revised written submission was filed before the Respondent No.2. On 17 February 2021 the Respondent No.2 passed the orderin- original which is impugned in this petition. 8. Mr.Sriram Sridharan, learned counsel for the Petitioner would submit that the Petitioner earnestly participated in the adjudication proceedings from time to time and submitted all the relevant submissions and information, however, the Respondent-Commissioner has not only ignored such submissions and information but delayed the adjudication by 13 long years without any reasons or intent of adjudication....