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What is the time limit for making an arbitral award in matters other than international commercial arbitration, and what is the provision for international commercial arbitration?

Q: Answer-What is the time limit for making an arbitral award in matters other than international commercial a...

Explanation Section 29A.Time limit for arbitral award.1The award in matters other than international commercial arbitration shall be made by the arbitral tribunal within a period of twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under sub-section 4 of section 23Provided that the award in the matter of international commercial arbitration may be made as expeditiously as possible and endeavor may be made to dispose of the matter within a period of twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under sub-section 4 of section 23.

A The arbitral tribunal must make an award in all cases within six months from the date of commencement of arbitration

B The arbitral tribunal must issue awards in all cases within twelve months from the date of the first hearing

C There is no time limit for arbitral awards in either domestic or international commercial arbitration

D For international commercial arbitration, awards must be made within six months, and for domestic matters, no specific time limit applies

E Awards in domestic arbitration must be made within 12 months from the completion of pleadings, while international arbitration aims for the same timeline

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