Chandigarh Arbitration Centre (CAC) (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules, 2014

Chandigarh Arbitration Centre (CAC) (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules, 2014

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1. Title.- These rules may be called Chandigarh Arbitration Centre (CAC) (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules, 2014.
2. Arbitrators' Fees.- The fees payable to the Arbitrators shall be determined in accordance with the scales specified in Schedules `B,C,D and E' to these rules. In cases where the Arbitral Tribunal consists of three or more members, the Coordinator shall, in consultation with the Chairperson, decide the fees payable to each of the Arbitrators.
3. Parties to share equally Administrative Cost and the Fees.- The Administrative Cost and the Arbitrators' fees set forth in these Rules shall be initially shared equally by the parties subject to the cost of arbitration as may be finally determined by the Arbitral Tribunal.
4. Miscellaneous expenses likely to be incurred during arbitration shall be determined by the Coordinator and shall be paid equally by the parties.
5. The Coordinator may maintain an account of the Administrative Cost and miscellaneous expenses and for which the Coordinator shall be entitled to open and operate a bank account with a scheduled nationalized bank.
6. Administrative Cost, Miscellaneous Expenses and Arbitrators' Fees payable when proceedings are terminated, withdrawn or settled -
7. In the event of the arbitration being terminated, withdrawn or settled, the Coordinator, in consultation with the Chairperson shall fix the quantum of fees payable to the arbitrator(s). The Coordinator shall take into account the stage at which the arbitration proceedings stood terminated, and the extent of work done or time spent by the Arbitrators on the matter.
8. The Administrative Cost and miscellaneous expenses paid by the parties shall not be refundable, under any of the aforesaid eventualities.
9. Amendment of Rules.- These Rules may be amended by the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in consultation with the Arbitration Committee.
10. Residuary Provision.- The Arbitration Committee may take appropriate decisions, as it considers necessary in respect of all matters which are not specifically provided in these Rules.

Schedule A - Administrative Cost

Domestic Arbitration

As may be determined by the Chairperson of the Arbitration Committee from time to time.

International Arbitration

Schedule B - Arbitrators' fees*

Schedule C - Arbitrator's fees in summary arbitration

*Sums in dispute mentioned in the Schedule B and C above shall include any counterclaim made by a party.

Note: Fees in respect of claims / counter claims, either wholly or partially, monetary value whereof cannot be ascertained will be fixed by the Chairperson, having regard to, effective and substantial relief sought, and complexity of subject matter.

Schedule D - Arbitrators' fees in International Arbitration

Schedule E - Arbitrators' fees in Emergency Arbitration

1. The Punjab and Haryana High Court (Arbitrator's Panel and Fee) Rules 2011, as contained in Chapter 4 Part-D of Rules and Orders of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Volume-1 stand repealed