October 21, 2015 8:06 PM

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Govt clears two ordinances for speedy settlement of commercial disputes

Government today cleared two ordinances for speedy settlement of commercial disputes in the country. According to official sources, the Cabinet cleared ordinance to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. <br/><br/>Under the proposed amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, an arbitrator will have to settle a case within 18 months. The amendments to the law come amidst keenness of the government to attract greater foreign investments. Another amendment to the law puts a cap on the fee of an arbitrator.<br/><br/>The other ordinance cleared by Cabinet will bring into force the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts. A Bill in this regard is pending before a Parliamentary standing committee.

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