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    Question

    According to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996,

    when do arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence unless otherwise agreed by the parties?
    A On the date the arbitral tribunal is formed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B On the date the arbitration agreement is signed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C On the date a request for the dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D On the date the court orders arbitration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E On the date the final award is made Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 21.   Commencement of arbitral proceedings: 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.

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