Section 30: Power of PCA to extend time limits

30. Power of PCA to extend time limits (1) Unless the parties otherwise agree, the PCA may extend any time limit agreed by the parties in relation to any matter relating to the arbitral proceedings or specified in this Act as having effect in default of such agreement, including any time limit for commencing arbitral proceedings or for making an award. (2) An application for an order under subsection (1) may be made— (a) by any party to the arbitral proceedings on notice to all other parties and to the arbitral tribunal (if already constituted); or [Issue 2] I15A – 18 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) by the arbitral tribunal on notice to the parties. (3) The PCA shall not exercise its power to extend a time limit unless it is satisfied that— (a) any available recourse to the tribunal, or to any arbitral or other institution or person vested by the parties with power in that regard, has first been exhausted; (b) a substantial injustice would otherwise occur. (4) An order under this section— (a) may be made whether or not the time limit has already expired; (b) may be made on such terms as the PCA thinks fit; and (c) shall not affect the operation of any applicable rule of limitation or prescription.