Question

The mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate _____________.

• A. when he withdraws from his office for any reason
• B. when he becomes de jure or defacto unable to act without undue delay
• C. when the parties have agreed to terminate arbitrator's authority
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

The arbitrator is appointed by the agreement between the parties or in case of failure to appoint, by any judicial authority prescribed. The mandate of the arbitrator generally lies in the arbitration agreement and can be terminated as per provisions of section $14$ and $15$ of the Act.

Section $14$ says that the mandate of an arbitrator shall terminate if—

(a) he becomes de jure or de facto unable to perform his functions or for other reasons fails to act without undue delay; and

(b) he withdraws from his office or the parties agree to the termination of his mandate.

Section $15$ says that the mandate of an arbitrator also terminates—

(a) where he withdraws from office for any reason; or

(b) by or pursuant to agreement of the parties.