S.L. 387.1 Art. 10Three arbitrators.

(1) Where three arbitrators are to be appointed, the claimant and the respondent shall each appoint an arbitrator by filing a separate note with the Registrar, either on filing of the Notice but in any case within fifteen days of the filing or notification of such Notice, as the case may be, indicating the name, profession, qualifications, nationality, communication details and address of the arbitrator chosen by them.

(2) Should any of the parties fail to appoint an arbitrator as above provided, any party may, on the lapse of thirty days after the receipt by a party of a note in accordance with rule 9(1), file with the Registrar a request for the appointment of an arbitrator by the Chairman, who shall proceed with the appointment of such arbitrator in accordance with the provisions of rule 9(4).

(3) The two arbitrators so chosen shall appoint the presiding arbitrator within fifteen days of their appointment, by jointly filing a note with the Registrar indicating the name, profession, qualifications, nationality, communication details and address of the presiding arbitrator. If within the said period of fifteen days, the two arbitrators have not reached an agreement on the choice of the presiding arbitrator, the presiding arbitrator shall be appointed by the Chairman in accordance with the provisions of rule 9(4).

(4) Where three arbitrators are appointed, unless otherwise agreed between them, the presiding arbitrator shall ensure that proceedings are conducted in conformity with the Act, these rules and any applicable guidelines issued by the Centre from time to time and he shall also draft the award.