DISPUTES & REPLIES

Notice Invoking Arbitration (Section 21)

Use when a contract with an arbitration clause is in dispute and negotiation has failed. The date the other side receives this notice is the date arbitral proceedings begin, which also matters for limitation. If they do not agree to an arbitrator within 30 days, you can ask the court to appoint one.

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Your business name *

Your registered address *

Your GSTIN

Authorised signatory *

Signatory designation

Recipient name *

Attention (person / designation)

Recipient address *

Agreement title *

Agreement date *

Arbitration clause no. *

What the dispute is about *

Claims (one per line) *

Total amount claimed (₹, approx.) *

Tribunal

Arbitrator you propose / nominate *

Arbitrator's address & contact

Courts / seat of arbitration (city) *

Days for the other side to respond

Place *

Date *

Laws this relies on

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 · Section 7A written arbitration agreement, including a clause in a contract, binds the parties to arbitrate.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 · Section 21Proceedings commence on the date the respondent receives a request to refer the dispute to arbitration.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 · Section 11If the parties fail to appoint an arbitrator, the court may appoint one on application.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 · Section 29AThe award is due within 12 months of completion of pleadings, extendable by 6 months by consent.

How to execute

Sign on your letterhead and send. No stamp paper needed.

Send by Registered Post AD or Speed Post with tracking, and by e-mail. Keep the postal receipt and tracking printout as proof of service. Check the arbitration clause first: follow any required notice period, negotiation step, institution or number of arbitrators exactly. Ask your proposed arbitrator to confirm availability and independence before naming them.

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This is a general template, not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty and procedures vary by state and change over time — have a qualified advocate review it for your facts before signing or sending.