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    Question

    Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, if the

    parties do not agree on the place of arbitration, who determines the place of arbitration?
    A The court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The arbitral tribunal, considering the circumstances of the case and the convenience of the parties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The parties' legal representatives Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A neutral third party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 20.   Place of arbitration: (1) The parties are free to agree on the place of arbitration. (2) Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1) the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.

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