Decision making by panel of arbitrators
Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with decision making by panel of arbitrators. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, in arbitral proceedings with more than one arbitrator, any decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be made by a majority of all its members. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, in arbitral proceedings with more than one arbitrator, any decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be made by a majority of all its members.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-section (1), if authorised by the parties or all the members of the arbitral tribunal, questions of procedure may be decided by the presiding arbitrator.
Section 29, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Decision making by panel of arbitrators". Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, in arbitral proceedings with more than one arbitrator, any decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be made by a majority of all its members.
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Arbitration Act 29, section 29 Arbitration Act, section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. People searching for it also type arbitration act 29a. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 29, came into force on 22 Aug 1996, having been enacted on 16 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 8. Power to refer parties to arbitration where there is an arbitration agreement1029 words
- 11. Appointment of arbitrators1027 words
- 34. Application for setting aside arbitral awards861 words
- 2. Definitions732 words
- 29A. Time limit for arbitral award635 words
- 57. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards519 words
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