Arbitration
DAC Arbitration Rules, 2023
In force
Thirty-nine Rules governing arbitrations conducted under the aegis of the Centre: the request for arbitration and the response, the expedited procedure, the number, appointment and challenge of arbitrators, emergency and interim relief, pleadings and their amendment, evidence, hearings and witnesses, the award and its correction, costs, fees and deposits, confidentiality and the decisions of the Registrar.
- NotificationDAC/R-01/2023 dated 31 March 2023
- In force from1 April 2023
- Applies toAll arbitrations commenced on or after 01.04.2023
Mediation
DAC Mediation Rules, 2017
In force
Eighteen Rules on mediation and conciliation administered by the Centre, including mediation under the Arb-Med-Arb procedure and court-referred mediation, together with the DAC Mediators’ Code of Professional Conduct, the Mediators’ Conduct Assessment Process, the schedules and recommended clauses, and a short guide to the Rules for parties.
- EditionRevised in 2017
- Applies toMediation and conciliation administered by DAC
- ContainsRules, Code of Conduct, Assessment Process, Clauses, Guide
Conciliation
DAC Conciliation Rules, 2017
In force
Eighteen Rules on conciliation administered by the Centre under Part III of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including conciliation under the Arb-Med-Arb procedure and court-referred matters, together with the DAC Conciliators’ Code of Professional Conduct, the Conduct Assessment Process, recommended clauses and a short guide to the Rules.
- EditionRevised in 2017
- Applies toConciliation administered by DAC
- FeesDAC Mediation Fee Schedule applies equally
Fees
Fees under all three sets of Rules are governed by the Schedule of Fees in force, published under Forms & Procedures. The Fees Calculator gives an indicative figure for a claim.
Adopting the Rules
The DAC model clauses for arbitration, mediation and conciliation may be copied into any contract. Parties to an existing dispute may adopt the Rules by a submission agreement.
