How to invoke Arbitration Clause

What does it mean to invoke arbitration?

Either Party to a contract in which there is an Arbitration clause can either himself or through an authorised agent may invoke Arbitration so as to refer the dispute to arbitration, as per provisions of the arbitration clause.

How do you invoke arbitration in India?

Arbitration under The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be invoked for the purpose of quick resolution of disputes at lcost which is less as compared to that of a suit in a court of law.

Section 21. of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 provides - 

Commencement of arbitral proceedings. - Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.

How do you enforce an arbitration agreement?

 In case a dispute has arisen and the party has opted to follow the procedure of arbitration then the party against whom the default has been committed will send an arbitration notice for invoking arbitration process steps between the parties.

Can arbitration be invoked without an arbitration clause?

In case both the PArties to a dispute agrees, recource can be made for Arbitration even if there is no Arbitration Clause.