September 12, 2026

Section 21 – Arbitration Act: Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — back to Table of Contents

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.