Disclosure of information
Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with disclosure of information. When the conciliator receives factual information concerning the dispute from a party, he shall disclose the substance of that information to the other party in order that the other party may have the opportunity to present any explanation which he considers appropriate: Provided that when a party g The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
When the conciliator receives factual information concerning the dispute from a party, he shall disclose the substance of that information to the other party in order that the other party may have the opportunity to present any explanation which he considers appropriate:
Provided that when a party gives any information to the conciliator subject to a specific condition that it be kept confidential, the conciliator shall not disclose that information to the other party.
Section 70, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Disclosure of information". When the conciliator receives factual information concerning the dispute from a party, he shall disclose the substance of that information to the other party in order that the other party may have the opportunity to present any explanation which he considers appropriate: Provided that when a party g
How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?
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When did Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 70, 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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