14. The mediation proceedings with respect to a particular dispute shall be deemed to have commenced-
(a) where there is an existing agreement between the parties to settle the dispute through mediation, the date on which a party or parties receives notice from the party initiating the mediation, to refer such dispute to mediation; or
(b) in other cases-
(i) where the parties have agreed to appoint a mediator of their choice for mediation and settlement of disputes between them on the date the mediator provides his consent to appointment; or
(ii) where one of the parties applies to a mediation service provider for settlement of disputes through mediation, the date of appointment of a mediator..
Section 11 of Mediation Act - Termination of mandate of mediator
Section 12 of Mediation Act - Replacement of mediator
Section 13 of Mediation Act- Territorial jurisdiction to undertake mediation
Section 14 of Mediation Act - Commencement of mediation
Section 15 of Mediation Act - Conduct of mediation
Section 16 of Mediation Act - Role of mediator
Section 17 of Mediation Act - Role of mediator in other proceedings
Section 18 of Mediation Act - Time-limit for completion of mediation
Section 19 of Mediation Act - Mediated settlement agreement
Section 20 of Mediation Act - Registration of mediated settlement agreement