Question

The arbitral tribunal may arrange for administrative assistance _______.

• A. with the consent of the parties
• B. with the consent of the claimant
• C. without the consent of the parties
• D. of its own, irrespective of the consent of the parties

Answer 1

The correct option is A with the consent of the parties

Under section 6 of the Arbitrations and Conciliation Act, 1996, it has been provided that in order to facilitate the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, the parties or the arbitral tribunal with the consent of the parties, may arrange for administrative assistance by a suitable institution or person.