Applications are invited for empanelment of Arbitrators to Panel IV of the Kerala High Court Arbitration Centre (KHCAC). Qualified eligible advocates may file their application in prescribed format.
I. Qualifications:
The candidate for empanelment as Arbitrator to Panel IV shall satisfy the following conditions, namely-
• shall be of good character;
• shall be of sound health free from any bodily infirmity that renders him unfit for appointment as an Arbitrator;
• shall be a practicing Advocate having standing of not less than 10 years as on the date of this notification;
• The candidate shall have the experience in handling commercial disputes;
• The candidate shall also fulfill the eligibility and other norms mentioned in this notification.
II. Disqualifications:
The following persons shall be deemed to be not eligible to apply for empanelment as Arbitrator:
• he has applied to be adjudged as insolvent or has been adjudicated insolvent;
• he is declared to be of unsound mind or has become incapacitated;
• criminal charges involving moral turpitude have been framed against the person by a criminal court and are pending;
• he has been convicted by a court for an offence involving moral turpitude;
• disciplinary proceedings or charges related to moral turpitude have been initiated against him by the appropriate disciplinary authority and are either pending or have resulted in a punishment;
• disciplinary proceedings for professional or other misconduct have been initiated against the person by the disciplinary committee under the Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961), and are either pending or have resulted in a punishment.
III. Submission of Applications:
1. The application is to be submitted in the prescribed form as per Annexure-A along with the Certificate of Practice, Experience, and Conduct as per Annexure-B from the respective Bar Association.
2. The applicant shall pay the application fee of Rs.1000/- to the Savings bank account number 43828249866, IFSC SBIN0010564, High Court of Kerala Branch, Ernakulam of the KHCAC.
3. The payment receipt must be submitted along with the application. Applications that do not include the receipt of the application fee payment will be rejected. The application fee is non-refundable.
4. The applications should be sent to the following address:
The Director,Kerala High Court Arbitration Centre, Ram Mohan Palace (Old High Court Building), Marine Drive, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala. Pin: 682031.
5. The envelope containing the application shall be labeled as “Application for Empanelment as Arbitrator to Panel-IV”. The applicant’s full address must be clearly stated in the “From” address section on the envelope.
6. The candidates shall also forward self-attested copies of the following documents with their application:(a) Document to prove the date of Birth.(b) Certificate to prove the educational qualifications.(c) Enrollment Certificate.
7. The candidate shall produce the original of the documents submitted along with the application for verification at the time of final screening (interview) or as and when required by the KНСАС.
8. The last date for applying to the office of KHCAC is 11.04.2025 (up to 5 pm). The applications reached after 5 pm on 11.04.2025 will not be accepted on any ground including postal delay etc.
Important Dates :
Date of commencement of submission of application: 12.03.2025 (from 10 am)
Date of closure of application: 11.04.2025 (upto 5 pm)
Display of the final list of prima-facie eligible candidates for screening/interview: To be Notified.
Contact Details:
Applicants may call the office of KHCAC on the following numbers and/or email IDs:
Address: The Director, Kerala High Court Arbitration Centre, Ram Mohan Palace (Old High Court Building), Marine Drive, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala. Pin: 682031
Contact No. 0484 2562978
Email Id: keralahcac@gmail.com
Website:
https://arbitration.keralacourts.in
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