Question

Which of the following assertion is incorrect?

• A. in fast-track arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 an oral hearing may be held only if all the parties make a request or if the arbitral tribunal considers it necessary to have an oral hearing for clarifying certain issues
• B. an arbitral award shall be made in writing and shall be signed by members of the arbitral tribunal
• C. seat of arbitration and venue of the arbitration are one and the same concept
• D. a judicial authority shall not refer an action to arbitration if it finds that prima facie no valid arbitration agreement exists

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

seat of arbitration and venue of the arbitration are one and the same concept

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (C):seat of arbitration and venue of the arbitration are one and the same concept.