Application and scope
Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with application and scope. Save as otherwise provided by any law for the time being in force and unless the parties have otherwise agreed, this Part shall apply to conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not and to all proceedings relating thereto. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
(1) Save as otherwise provided by any law for the time being in force and unless the parties have otherwise agreed, this Part shall apply to conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not and to all proceedings relating thereto.
(2) This Part shall not apply where by virtue of any law for the time being in force certain disputes may not be submitted to conciliation.
Section 61, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 61
What does Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Application and scope". Save as otherwise provided by any law for the time being in force and unless the parties have otherwise agreed, this Part shall apply to conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not and to all proceedings relating thereto.
How do I find court cases under Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?
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When did Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 61, 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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