Section 26: Decision of Arbitrator

1) In case there are three more arbitrators, the decision of the majority shall be deemed to be the decision of arbitration.

2) In case the arbitrators have dissenting opinions so that the majority (opinion) cannot be ascertained, the opinion of the chief arbitrator shall be deemed to be the decision of arbitration, except when otherwise provided for in the agreement.

3) Every arbitrator must affix a signature on the decision subject to sub-section (4).

Provided that in case there is any special reason why any arbitrator cannot affix a signature on the decision, the other arbitrators shall affix their signatures explicitly mentioning the reason.

4) In case any arbitrator does not agree with the decision of arbitration, he/she may express his/her dissenting opinion.