Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Section 21 of Arbitration Act - Commencement of arbitral proceedings
Section 22 of Arbitration Act - Language
Section 23 of Arbitration Act - Statements of claim and defence
Section 24 of Arbitration Act - Hearings and written proceedings
Section 25 of Arbitration Act - Default of a party
Section 26 of Arbitration Act - Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal
Section 27 of Arbitration Act - Court assistance in taking evidence
Section 28 of Arbitration Act - Rules applicable to substance of dispute
Section 29 of Arbitration Act - Decision making by panel of arbitrators
Section 29A of Arbitration Act - Time limit for arbitral award
Section 29B of Arbitration Act - Fast track procedure
Section 30 of Arbitration Act - Settlement