Section 82: Procedure for arbitration

82. Procedure for arbitration (1) An arbitrator may, in relation to a dispute, make a provisional order to preserve the existing state of affairs. (2) Where the arbitrator so requests, the Registrar may appoint a secretary to record the evidence of the witnesses. (3) Where a party who has been served with a summons to attend before the arbitrator fails to do so, the dispute may be adjudicated on in his absence. (4) The arbitrator shall record a brief note of evidence of the parties and witnesses who depone before him and, on the evidence produced by either party, shall give an award in writing. (5) (a) The arbitrator shall, within 60 days of his appointment, give an award or decision. (b) Where an arbitrator is unable to give an award or decision within 60 days of his appointment, or within such extended time as the Registrar may approve, the Registrar may remove the arbitrator and, within 15 days of the removal of the first arbitrator, appoint another arbitrator. (6) Any person who feels aggrieved by an award of an arbitrator may, within 21 days of the award, appeal to the Tribunal.