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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Arbitration Act, 1940 Rule 56

RULE 56:

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Arbitration Act, 1940 Rule 56 is part of Arbitration Act, 1940 - RULE 56:. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

(i) The Bench may by the award dismiss the application or claim:

(a) if the claimant does not prosecute the arbitration proceedings or file the papers within the time granted.

(b) or neglects or refuses to pay the dues or deposits ordered to be paid by the Bench or the Registrar.

(ii) The Bench may make an ex-parte award:

(a) if the defendant, neglects or refuses to appear or make his defence or fails to file the papers within the time granted, (b) or neglects or refuses to pay the dues or deposits ordered to be paid by the Bench or the Registrar.

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What does Arbitration Act, 1940 Rule 56 provide?

Section Rule 56 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 (RULE 56:) is reproduced on this page as part of the Arbitration Act, 1940. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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