Provisions of Act to have overriding effect on mediation or conciliation contained in other laws
Section 55 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with provisions of Act to have overriding effect on mediation or conciliation contained in other laws. Subject to the enactments mentioned in the Second Schedule, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect for conduct of mediation or conciliation notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, and any instrument having force of law. The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
(1) Subject to the enactments mentioned in the Second Schedule, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect for conduct of mediation or conciliation notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, and any instrument having force of law.
(2) If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by notification, amend the Second Schedule and thereupon it shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly.
Section 55, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 55
What does Section 55 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 55 of the Mediation Act is headed "Provisions of Act to have overriding effect on mediation or conciliation contained in other laws". Subject to the enactments mentioned in the Second Schedule, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect for conduct of mediation or conciliation notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, and any instrument having force of law.
How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Mediation Act?
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What should I read with Section 55 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 55 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 55 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 55, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions765 words
- 5. Pre-litigation mediation389 words
- 52. Power to make regulations349 words
- 32. Composition of Council324 words
- 38. Duties and functions of Council275 words
- 22. Confidentiality273 words
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