Question

The arbitral tribunal has the jurisdiction to rule ______.

• A. on its own jurisdiction
• B. on objections as to the existence of the arbitration agreement
• C. on objection as to the validity of the arbitration agreement
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

Section 16 (1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act states that the Arbitral Tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including ruling on any objection with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement. Under this section, the Arbitral Tribunal has been granted the power to make a ruling on its own jurisdiction.