# The Mediation Act, 2023, Section 14: Commencement of mediation

- Act: The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023)
- In force from: 2023-10-09
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/mediation-act-2023/section/14/

## Text

The mediation proceedings with respect to a particular dispute shall be deemed to have commenced--- (a) where there is an existing agreement between the parties to settle the dispute through mediation, the date on which a party or parties receives notice from the party initiating the mediation, to refer such dispute to mediation; or (b) in other cases--- (i) where the parties have agreed to appoint a mediator of their choice for mediation and settlement of disputes between them on the date the mediator provides his consent to appointment; or (ii) where one of the parties applies to a mediation service provider for settlement of disputes through mediation, the date of appointment of a mediator.

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