Section Text
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.