Arbitration Act (Cap. 387)

Arbitration Act (Cap. 387), article 41

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41. (1) The arbitral tribunal may enquire of the parties if they have any further proof to offer or witnesses to produce or submissions to make and, if there are none, it shall declare th e hearings closed. (2) The arbitral tribunal may, if it considers it necessary owin g to exceptional circumstances, decide, on its own motion or upon application of a party, to reopen the hearings at any time befo re the award is made. Waiver of rules.42. A party who knows that any provision of, or requirement under, this Part has not been complied with and yet proceeds wi th the arbitration without promptl y stating his objection to such non- compliance, shall be deemed to have waived its right to object. Decisions.43. (1) When there are three arbitrators, any award or other decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be made by a majority o f the arbitrators. (2) In the case of questions of procedure, when there is no majority or when the arbitral tribunal so authorises, the presi ding arbitrator may decide on his own, subject to revision, if any, by the arbitral tribunal. Form of the award, interim, interlocutory or partial award. Amended by: XVIII.1999.16; XXXI. 2002.240; IX. 2004.23.

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