Co-operation of parties with conciliator
Section 71 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with co-operation of parties with conciliator. The parties shall in good faith co-operate with the conciliator and, in particular, shall endeavour to comply with requests by the conciliator to submit written materials, provide evidence and attend meetings. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
The parties shall in good faith co-operate with the conciliator and, in particular, shall endeavour to comply with requests by the conciliator to submit written materials, provide evidence and attend meetings.
Section 71, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 71
What does Section 71 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 71 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Co-operation of parties with conciliator". The parties shall in good faith co-operate with the conciliator and, in particular, shall endeavour to comply with requests by the conciliator to submit written materials, provide evidence and attend meetings.
How do I find court cases under Section 71 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 71, section 71 Arbitration Act, section 71 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.
When did Section 71 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 71 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 71, 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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- 29A. Time limit for arbitral award635 words
- 57. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards519 words
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