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ADR in CPC

ADR in CPC

by Taniya Akter Prova -
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Sections 89A and 89B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, deal with the provision formediation. The application for a mediation may be submitted by both parties at any stageafter filing the written statement that they will mediate the dispute after which the courtwould adjourn the proceeding for mediation. The Judge himself can mediate on the disputeunder this section. The fee of the mediator shall be fixed by the parties and if the courtmediates the dispute itself, the judge cannot claim any fee or charge for it. Within ten daysafter the order for mediation, both parties will serve notice in writing to the court on the progress of initiation for mediation and the mediation procedure will have to be completedwithin 60 days which can be extended to a further 30 days if necessary.