Communication between conciliator and parties
Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with communication between conciliator and parties. The conciliator may invite the parties to meet him or may communicate with them orally or in writing. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
(1) The conciliator may invite the parties to meet him or may communicate with them orally or in writing. He may meet or communicate with the parties together or with each of them separately.
(2) Unless the parties have agreed upon the place where meetings with the conciliator are to be held, such place shall be determined by the conciliator, after consultation with the parties, having regard to the circumstances of the conciliation proceedings.
Section 69, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 69
What does Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Communication between conciliator and parties". The conciliator may invite the parties to meet him or may communicate with them orally or in writing.
How do I find court cases under Section 69 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 69, section 69 Arbitration Act, section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. People searching for it also type arbitration act 1996 section 69. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 69, 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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