Section 64

Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with the consequences of failure or impartiality or independence of an arbitrator. The section states that if an arbitrator fails to act or refuses to act or cannot act due to lack of impartiality or independence, the arbitral tribunal shall continue to function unless the parties otherwise agree. The section also provides that if the arbitral tribunal is unable to continue, the court may appoint a new arbitrator. The section further provides that the new arbitrator shall be appointed within 30 days from the date of appointment of the new arbitrator.