Section 16, Mediation Act, 2023 [S2B-QCB]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 June 2024 by S.O. 3961(E) [N12-NS2].
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Council may, by order in writing, direct any party to an arbitration agreement to take such measures in relation to the reference of disputes to arbitration as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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arbitration: Section 2, Mediation Act, 2023 [S2BPYE] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "arbitration" means any arbitration whether or not administered by permanent arbitral institution
arbitration: 2 more definitions.
arbitration agreement: Section 2, Mediation Act, 2023 [S2BPYE] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "arbitration agreement" means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not
arbitration agreement: 1 more definition.
Council: Section 2, Mediation Act, 2023 [S2BPYE] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Council" means the Arbitration Council of India established under section 43B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996)
Council: 1 more definition.
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