Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”), inserted vide theAmending Act of 2015 (w.e.f. 23.10. 2015), was meant to introduce time limit for completion of arbitration proceedings. It prescribed a statutory period of 12 (twelve) months from the date the arbitral tribunal enters upon reference.
What is the monetary limit for the Special Arbitration Forum? Compulsory arbitration is applicable to a maximum of $250,000 contribution sought per claim. Claims for separate parties arising out of the same accident, occurrence, or event are considered separate claims.
It provides for a period of limitation of three years from the date when the right to apply accrues. Therefore, the Supreme Court has held that the period of limitation for application for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 shall be three years from the date when the right to apply accrues.
Arbitration Forums, Inc. You may request membership information via membership@arbfile or call 1-866-977-3434.
2-1 The recovering company initiates arbitration by filing via AF's website. Evidence must be attached to the filing when it is submitted.
To file the parties' request for arbitration, mail or fax DWC Form-044 to: Chief Clerk of Proceedings, Hearings. Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation. Hearings, Mail Code HRG. PO Box 12050. Austin, TX 78711-2050. or. 512-804-4011 (fax number)
How do I choose arbitration? All parties must agree to arbitration and complete and sign DWC Form-044, Election to Engage in Arbitration. There is a deadline. The completed form must be filed with DWC by the 20th day after the benefit review conference.
For any error messages or TRS system issues, please contact AF's Member Services at 1-866-977-3434 or email trssupport@arbfile.