Section 31A: Regime for costs

Q: What does Section 31A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) deal with?

Section 31A A&C Act pertains to "Regime for costs". It is part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs regime for costs.

Q: Is Section 31A A&C Act still in force?

Yes, Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31A A&C Act?

धारा 31A A&C Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs regime for costs.

Q: What is Dhara 31A A&C Act?

Dhara 31A A&C Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs regime for costs.

Q: How to cite Section 31A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 31A, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, 1996, § 31A (India).

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In relation to any arbitral proceedings or a proceeding under this Act,—
1. the Court or arbitral tribunal, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, shall have the discretion to determine—
  1. whether costs are payable by one party to another;
  2. the amount of such costs; and
  3. when such costs are to be paid.
If the Court or arbitral tribunal decides to make an order as to payment of costs,—
1. the general rule is that the unsuccessful party shall be ordered to pay the costs of the successful party; but
2. the Court or arbitral tribunal may make a different order for reasons to be recorded in writing.
In determining the costs, the Court or arbitral tribunal shall have regard to all the circumstances, including—
1. the conduct of all the parties;
2. whether a party has succeeded partly in the case;
3. whether the party had made a frivolous counterclaim leading to delay in the disposal of the arbitral proceedings; and
4. whether any reasonable offer to settle the dispute is made by a party and refused by the other party.
The Court or arbitral tribunal may make orders specifying the amount of costs or that costs shall be in accordance with such a proportion or such amount as may be specified and the stage of the arbitral proceedings or proceedings at which the order or orders are made.