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    Question

    What must a party do if they intend to challenge an

    arbitrator and there is no agreement on the matter?
    A The party must immediately notify the court of their intention to challenge the arbitrator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The party must wait until the arbitration process is completed before challenging the arbitrator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The party must send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral tribunal within fifteen days after becoming aware of the tribunal's constitution or any relevant circumstances Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The party must submit a formal complaint to the arbitration association if they wish to challenge the arbitrator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The party must inform the other party in the dispute of their intention to challenge the arbitrator before taking any further action Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 13. Challenge procedure: (2) Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1), a party who intends to challenge an arbitrator shall, within fifteen days after becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal or after becoming aware of any circumstances referred to in sub-section (3) of section 12, send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral tribunal.

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