Section6
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Administrative assistance

In force From 22 Aug 1996 Act 26 of 1996 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 26 of 1996 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 16 Aug 1996 In force 22 Aug 1996

Section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with administrative assistance. In order to facilitate the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, the parties, or the arbitral tribunal with the consent of the parties, may arrange for administrative assistance by a suitable institution or person. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.

In order to facilitate the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, the parties, or the arbitral tribunal with the consent of the parties, may arrange for administrative assistance by a suitable institution or person.

Section 6, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Administrative assistance". In order to facilitate the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, the parties, or the arbitral tribunal with the consent of the parties, may arrange for administrative assistance by a suitable institution or person.

How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Arbitration Act, section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. People searching for it also type arbitration act 6a. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 6, 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.

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