Section49
The Mediation Act, 2023

Mediated settlement agreement where Government or its, agency, etc., is a party

In force From 09 Oct 2023 Act 32 of 2023 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 2023 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 14 Sep 2023 In force 09 Oct 2023

Section 49 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with mediated settlement agreement where Government or its, agency, etc., is a party. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no dispute including a commercial dispute, wherein the Central Government or State Government or any of its agencies, public bodies, corporations and local bodies including entities controlled or owned by them is a party, the settlement agreement arriv The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no dispute including a commercial dispute, wherein the Central Government or State Government or any of its agencies, public bodies, corporations and local bodies including entities controlled or owned by them is a party, the settlement agreement arrived at shall be signed only after obtaining the prior written consent of the competent authority of such Government or any of its entity or agencies, public bodies, corporations and local bodies, as the case may be.

Section 49, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).

Questions about Section 49

What does Section 49 of the Mediation Act deal with?

Section 49 of the Mediation Act is headed "Mediated settlement agreement where Government or its, agency, etc., is a party". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no dispute including a commercial dispute, wherein the Central Government or State Government or any of its agencies, public bodies, corporations and local bodies including entities controlled or owned by them is a party, the settlement agreement arriv

How do I find court cases under Section 49 of the Mediation Act?

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When did Section 49 of the Mediation Act come into force?

Section 49 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 49, came into force on 09 Oct 2023, having been enacted on 14 Sep 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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