This document discusses provisions related to alternative dispute resolution and arbitration. It outlines rules for determining the number of arbitrators, appointing arbitrators, qualifications for arbitrators, and procedures for challenging arbitrators. Section 10 states that the number of arbitrators shall not be an even number unless agreed by the parties. Section 11 discusses appointing a sole arbitrator if the parties do not determine the number, or having each party appoint one with those two appointing the third. Section 12 lists the acceptable grounds for challenging an arbitrator as conflicts of interest, lack of qualifications, or new reasons discovered after appointment. Section 13 notes parties can agree on challenge procedures and that challenges must be submitted in writing within 15 days.

1. Banerjee Rohit Sujit Ruby
Roll No. 7
Alternative Dispute Resolution

2. (1) The parties are free to determine the number of
arbitrators, provided that such number shall not be
an even number.
(2) Failing the determination referred to in sub-
section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall consist of a
sole arbitrator.
Section – 10 Number of Arbitrators

3.  A person of any nationality may be an arbitrator, unless
otherwise agreed by parties.
 In an arbitration with three arbitrators, each party shall appoint
one arbitrator, and the two appointed arbitrators shall appoint the
third arbitrator who shall act as the presiding arbitrator.
Section – 11 Appointment of Arbitrators

4. An Arbitrator may be challenged only if:
1. Circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to his
independence or impartiality .
2. He does not possess the qualifications agreed to by the parties .
3. A party may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him, or in whose
appointment he has participated, only for reason which he becomes
aware after the appointment has been made.
Section – 12 Grounds For Challenge

5. The parties are free to agree on procedure for challenging an
arbitrator.
The party challenging the appointment of arbitrator shall send to
the arbitral tribunal a written statement of reasons within 15
days after becoming aware of the circumstances or after
becoming aware of the constitution of arbitral tribunal.
Section – 13 Challenge Procedure

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