9. Average time taken for TP scheme STAGES AVERAGE TIME REQUIRED (YEARS) PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL TIME Declaration of intention to publish a Draft Scheme 1.9 12.6 Publication and sanction of Draft Scheme 1.5 9.9 Appointment of Arbitrator 0.1 0.6 Finalisation of the Scheme by the Arbitrator 7.8 51.7 Tribunal of appeal 1.6 10.6 Submission of Final Scheme to the Government 1.1 7.3 Sanction of Final Scheme 1.1 7.3 TOTAL 15.1 100.00