The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
67. Role of
conciliator.
1.
The
conciliator shall assist the parties in an independent and impartial manner in
their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.
2.
The
conciliator shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness and justice,
giving consideration to, among other things, the rights and obligations of the
parties, the usages of the trade concerned and the circumstances surrounding
the dispute, including any previous business practices between the parties.
3.
The
conciliator may conduct the conciliation proceedings in such a manner as he
considers appropriate, taking into account the circumstances of the case, the
wishes the parties may express, including any request by a party that the
conciliator hear oral statements, and the need for a speedy settlement of the
dispute.
4.
The
conciliator may, at any stage of the conciliation proceedings, make proposals
for a settlement of the dispute. Such proposals need not be in writing and need
not be accompanied by a statement of the masons therefor.