धारा 7

An arbitrator may be challenged if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's impartiality or independence. A party may challenge an arbitrator on the ground of lack of independence or impartiality. Where a party to an arbitration agreement challenges an arbitrator, the arbitral tribunal shall decide on the challenge. Where the arbitral tribunal decides that the challenge is justified, it shall either declare the challenged arbitrator removed or, if the removal cannot be made, continue the arbitral proceedings with the other arbitrators. Where the arbitral tribunal decides that the challenge is not justified, the arbitral tribunal shall continue the arbitral proceedings. Where a party to an arbitration agreement challenges an arbitrator, the arbitral tribunal shall decide on the challenge within a period of thirty days from the date on which the party receives a notice of the challenge. Where the arbitral tribunal decides that the challenge is justified, it shall either declare the challenged arbitrator removed or, if the removal cannot be made, continue the arbitral proceedings with the other arbitrators. Where the arbitral tribunal decides that the challenge is not justified, the arbitral tribunal shall continue the arbitral proceedings.