# The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Section 21: Commencement of arbitral proceedings

- Act: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996)
- In force from: 1996-08-22
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/arbitration-act/section/21/

## Text

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.

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