(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 the conciliator with the consent of the 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.
(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.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Section 71 of Arbitration Act - Co-operation of parties with conciliator
Section 72 of Arbitration Act - Suggestions by parties for settlement of dispute
Section 73 of Arbitration Act - Settlement agreement
Section 74 of Arbitration Act - Status and effect of settlement agreement
Section 75 of Arbitration Act - Confidentiality
Section 76 of Arbitration Act - Termination of conciliation proceedings
Section 77 of Arbitration Act - Resort to arbitral or judicial proceedings
Section 78 of Arbitration Act - Costs
Section 79 of Arbitration Act - Deposits
Section 80 of Arbitration Act - Role of conciliator in other proceedings