Reference of a Dispute to an Arbitrator (India) by OLL

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REFERING DISPUTE TO ARBITRATOR


This Agreement made between 

Mr………………………………..

Mr……………………

resi_________________________________ hereinafter referred to as " the Party of the First Part, party____________________ (which expression shall unless contrary to the context or meaning thereof include his successors, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns) 

And 

Mr…………………………………

Mr………………………….

Resi____________________________________ hereinafter referred to as "second part, Party of the Second Part" (which expression shall unless contrary to the context or meaning thereof include his successors, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns). 

The parties hereto are collectively referred to as "the parties". 

Whereas 

1. Above statues parties entering an agreement dated______________ (herein after referred to as the said Agreement) bide which it was agreed that First part, Party shall place order and Second part, Party shall supply goods on such terms and conditions as laid in said agreement. 

2. Controversies and differences emerging between the said parties concerning interpretation of some of the clauses of the said agreement , which parties have consented to refer their controversies and differences for arbitration of Shri_____________on such terms and conditions as hereinafter statues. 

Now This Agreement Witnesses As Under:

1. All controversies and differences between the parties hereto concerning interpreting of some of the clauses of the said agreement are hereby referred to the conclusive determination and award of the said arbitrator Mr…………………………………………………….. 

2. Arbitrator shall be empowered taking such evidence and making such enquiries, as he may deem fit. Arbitrator shall be empowered to administer both to the parties and witnesses before him. Having served notice to parties who neglects, fails for attending reference, arbitrator shall have power to hearings ex-parte. Arbitrator shall record by keeping minutes of hearings of arbitration and taking notes of evidence of witnesses as may be lead by any party to which arbitrator can justly examine. Arbitrator shall pass award within _____________months after entering the reference and the award made by the arbitrator shall bind and concluding on the parties. If award is not passed by the arbitrator within fix stipulated period or the arbitrator dies, or can not act due to illness or denies to act before making award, this agreement shall become nullity and documents filed with the Arbitrator shall be returned to the party producing the same. Fee of Arbitrator shall be Rs._________ which fees and costs of this reference and other expenses relating to the arbitration shall be borne by both the parties in such proportions as inserted arbitrator. Arbitration herring shall at ……………………………………. English shall be used in all written documents laid in arbitration hearings. 

3. Parties agreeing for cooperating with arbitrator by furnishing the arbitrator all information's/ explanations as needed by him. 

4. This submission to arbitration shall be based on enactments of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or any mandatory alteration thereof. 

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This template is an agreement to refer an existing legal dispute to a specific arbitrator for resolution. It outlines the arbitrator's powers, the timeline for making an award, and the commitment of both parties to be bound by the final decision under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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What is this template?

This is a submission agreement (compromis) where parties agree to arbitrate an existing dispute rather than a future one. It contains specific procedural mandates including the use of English for all documents and a fixed fee in Rupees.

When should you use it?

Use this when a dispute has already arisen under a previous agreement that lacked an arbitration clause, or when you wish to appoint a specific person as arbitrator. Use a standard Arbitration Clause within a main contract instead if the dispute has not yet occurred.

What's inside

ClauseNameWhat it does
1Reference to ArbitratorRefers all controversies concerning the interpretation of the original agreement to the conclusive determination of a named individual arbitrator.
2Powers of ArbitratorAuthorizes the arbitrator to take evidence, administer oaths, and conduct ex-parte hearings if a party fails to attend after notice.
2Award DeadlineRequires the arbitrator to pass the award within a specified number of months or the agreement becomes a nullity.
2Arbitrator Fees and ExpensesSets the arbitrator's fee in Rupees and mandates that costs be borne by both parties in proportions determined by the arbitrator.
5Filing of AwardMandates the award be filed in court within one month of signing to obtain a formal decree.

Who it's for

  • parties to a supply agreement who have developed disputes regarding clause interpretation
  • commercial entities in India seeking to refer a specific controversy to a named private arbitrator
  • suppliers and purchasers who prefer an ex-parte hearing power for neglected references

How long it runs and how it's signed

How long
Runs until the work is done
Signed by
The First Part Party, The Second Part Party
Witness
Required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
file award in court within one month

Law it's drafted under

Governed by
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
MS Word. Document created on Thu Jul 23rd, 2026. Last updated on Mon Oct 19th, 2026.
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Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (Attribution).
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