Termination of mandate and substitution of arbitrator
Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deals with termination of mandate and substitution of arbitrator. In addition to the circumstances referred to in section 13 or section 14, the mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate- (a) where he withdraws from office for any reason;
(1) In addition to the circumstances referred to in section 13 or section 14, the mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate- (a) where he withdraws from office for any reason; or (b) by or pursuant to agreement of the parties.
(2) Where the mandate of an arbitrator terminates, a substitute arbitrator shall be appointed according to the rules that were applicable to the appointment of the arbitrator being replaced.
(3) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, where an arbitrator is replaced under sub-section (2), any hearings previously held may be repeated at the discretion of the arbitral tribunal.
(4) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, an order or ruling of the arbitral tribunal made prior to the replacement of an arbitrator under this section shall not be invalid solely because there has been a change in the composition of the arbitral tribunal. CHAPTER IV Jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals
Section 15, The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
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Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deal with?
Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 is headed "Termination of mandate and substitution of arbitrator". In addition to the circumstances referred to in section 13 or section 14, the mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate- (a) where he withdraws from office for any reason;
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996?
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 & Conciliation Act 1996 15, section 15 Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996. 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 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (Challenge procedure), section 14 (Failure or impossibility to act), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 enacted?
Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 was enacted in 1996 as Act 26 of 1996. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 11. Appointment of arbitrators1361 words
- 31. Form and contents of arbitral award844 words
- 34. Application for setting aside arbitral award750 words
- 2. Definitions669 words
- 16. Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction589 words
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