Appointment of conciliators
Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with appointment of conciliators. Subject to sub-section (2)— (a) in conciliation proceedings, with one conciliator, the parties may agree on the name of a sole conciliator; The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
(1) Subject to sub-section (2)—
(a) in conciliation proceedings, with one conciliator, the parties may agree on the name of a sole conciliator;
(b) in conciliation proceedings with two conciliators, each party may appoint one conciliator;
(c) in conciliation proceedings with three conciliators, each party may appoint one conciliator and the parties may agree on the name of the third conciliator who shall act as the presiding conciliator.
(2) Parties may enlist the assistance of a suitable institution or person in connection with the appointment of conciliators, and in particular,—
(a) a party may request such an institution or person to recommend the names of suitable individuals to act as conciliator; or
(b) the parties may agree that the appointment of one or more conciliators be made directly by such an institution or person:
Provided that in recommending or appointing individuals to act as conciliator, the institution or person shall have regard to such considerations as are likely to secure the appointment of an independent and impartial conciliator and, with respect to a sole or third conciliator, shall take into account the advisability of appointing a conciliator of a nationality other than the nationalities of the parties.
Section 64, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
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Questions about Section 64
What does Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Appointment of conciliators". Subject to sub-section (2)— (a) in conciliation proceedings, with one conciliator, the parties may agree on the name of a sole conciliator;
How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 Arbitration Act, section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 64, 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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- 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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