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Aranya Dey

Aranya Dey (Querist)

30 October 2008 Who is Arbitrator? What are his duties?

S.Srinivasaraghavan

S.Srinivasaraghavan (Expert)

30 October 2008 A person who mediates in the case of diputes between parties to an agreement.

CA RAMESH KUMAR AHUJA

CA RAMESH KUMAR AHUJA (Expert)

30 October 2008 Quick decision of any commercial dispute is necessary for smooth functioning of business and industry. Internationally, it is accepted that normally commercial disputes should be solved through arbitration and not through normal judicial system. Hence, the need of Alternate Dispute Resolution. (ADR). There are four methods of ADR - negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration. 'Negotiation' is cheapest and simplest method. If it does not work, mediation through a mediator can be tried. If it does not work, conciliation and arbitration will be useful. Arbitration Act makes provision for conciliation and arbitration as ADR mechanisms. An arbitrator is basically a private judge appointed with consent of both the parties. Object of arbitration is settlement of dispute in an expeditious, convenient, inexpensive and private manner so that they do not become the subject of future litigation between the parties. So as to deal with matters of dispute and the rules and bye laws the act enacted is the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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