‘Alternate Dispute Resolution’ is presently the necessity of time

A prospective arbitrator shall accept an appointment only if he is fully satisfied that he is able to discharge his duties without bias, and possess adequate knowledge of the arbitration and able to give the time to arbitration and attention as the parties are reasonably entitled to expect.

Arbitrator after accepting the appointment on agreeing remuneration, as settled by PIAM, one cannot make any unilateral arrangements with any of the parties or their counsel for any additional fees or expenses, except with the express agreement/arrangement of the registrar.