The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
12. Grounds for
challenge.
1.
When
a person is approached in connection with his possible appointment as an
arbitrator, he shall disclose in writing any circumstances likely to give rise
to justifiable doubts as to his independence or impartiality.
2.
An
arbitrator, from the time of his appointment and throughout the arbitral
proceedings, shall, without delay, disclose to the parties in writing any
circumstances referred to in sub section (1) unless they have already been
informed of them by him.
3.
An
arbitrator may be challenged only if-
a. circumstances exist
that give rise to justifiable doubts as to his independence or impartiality, or
b. he does not possess
the qualifications agreed to by the parties.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
party may challenge an arbitrator appointed by him, or in whose appointment he
has participated, only for reason, of which he becomes aware after the
appointment has been made.