The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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 and expenses
of the conciliator and witnesses requested by the conciliator, with the consent
of the parties;
b. any expert advice
requested by (he conciliator with the consent of (he 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.
1.
2.
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.