Arbitration Act 1940
Section 78
Costs
(1) Upon termination of the conciliation
proceedings, the conciliator shall fix the costs of the conciliation and give
written notice thereof to the parties.
(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1),
"costs" means reasonable costs relating to -
(a) the fee the
expenses of the conciliator and witnesses requested by the conciliator, with the
consent of the parties;
(b) any expert advice
requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
(c) any assistance
provided pursuant to clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 64 and section
68;
(d) any other expenses
incurred in connection with the conciliation proceedings and the settlement
agreement.
(3) The costs shall be borne equally by the
parties unless the settlement agreement provides for a different apportionment.
All other expenses incurred by a party shall be borne by that party.