Section 77: Costs

Q: What does Section 77 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) deal with?

Section 77 A&C Act pertains to "Costs". It is part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs costs.

Q: Is Section 77 A&C Act still in force?

Yes, Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 77 A&C Act?

धारा 77 A&C Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs costs.

Q: What is Dhara 77 A&C Act?

Dhara 77 A&C Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 77 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs costs.

Q: How to cite Section 77 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 77, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, 1996, § 77 (India).

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Upon termination of the conciliation proceedings, the conciliator shall fix the costs of the conciliation and give written notice thereof to the parties.
For the purposes of sub-section (1), "costs" means reasonable costs relating to—
1. the fee and expenses of the conciliator and witnesses requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
2. any expert advice requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
3. any assistance provided pursuant to clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 49 and section 67;
4. any other expenses related to the conciliation proceedings and the settlement agreement.
The costs shall be borne equally by the parties unless the settlement agreement provides for a different apportionment. All other expenses incurred by a party shall be borne by that party.

Upon termination of the conciliation proceedings, the conciliator shall fix the costs of the conciliation and give written notice thereof to the parties.
For the purposes of sub-section (1), "costs" means reasonable costs relating to—
1. the fee and expenses of the conciliator and witnesses requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
2. any expert advice requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
3. any assistance provided pursuant to clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 49 and section 67;
4. any other expenses related to the conciliation proceedings and the settlement agreement.
The costs shall be borne equally by the parties unless the settlement agreement provides for a different apportionment. All other expenses incurred by a party shall be borne by that party.