Question

    When does an arbitration proceeding actually commence?             

    A Request for dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by respondent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Request for dispute to be referred to arbitration is made Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Dispute is referred to arbitration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D When parties appear before arbitral tribunal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E When 1st hearing takes place. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per s.21 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996- “Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.”   Topic discussed in class and also marked as important are from where questions can be put.

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