Chandigarh Arbitration Centre (CAC) (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules, 2014
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A. In the event of the arbitration being terminated, withdrawn or settled, the Coordinator, in consultation with the Chairperson shall fix the quantum of fees payable to the arbitrator(s). The Coordinator shall take into account the stage at which the arbitration proceedings stood terminated, and the extent of work done or time spent by the Arbitrators on the matter.
B. The Administrative Cost and miscellaneous expenses paid by the parties shall not be refundable, under any of the aforesaid eventualities.
7. Amendment of Rules. - These Rules may be amended by the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in consultation with the Arbitration Committee. 8. Residuary Provision. - The Arbitration Committee may take appropriate decisions, as it considers necessary in respect of all matters which are not specifically provided in these Rules.Schedule A - Administrative Cost
Domestic Arbitration
As may be determined by the Chairperson of the Arbitration Committee from time to time.International Arbitration
Normal Expense |
Rs. 25,000/- |
Sum in Dispute |
Fees |
From Rs. 10,00,000/- to Rs. 50,00,000/- |
Rs. 25,000/- + 1% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 10,00,000/-. |
From Rs. 50,00,000/- to Rs. 1,00,00,000/- |
Rs. 60,000/- + 0.5% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 50,00,000/- |
From Rs. 1,00,00,000/- to Rs. 10,00,00,000/- |
Rs. 75,000/- + 0.25% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 1,00,00,000/-. |
Over Rs. 10,00,00,000/- |
Rs. 2,75,000/- + 0.15% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 10,00,00,000/-. |
Note: Air fare and cost of stay in hotel of the member (s) of the Arbitral Tribunal are excluded, which are to be equally borne by the parties. |
Emergency Arbitration |
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Fixed Fee |
Rs. 25,000/- |
In addition to the foregoing, the parties shall be required to pay a sum of Rs. 3,000/- per day for use of facilities of the CAC on the days the arbitral tribunal holds its sittings. (International and Emergency Arbitration). |
Schedule B - Arbitrators' fees*
Sum in Dispute (In Rs. ) |
Fees |
Upto Rs. 5 Lakh (Rs. 5,00,000) |
Rs. 35,000/- |
Above Rs. 5 Lakh and upto Rs. 20 Lakh (Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs. 20,00,000) |
Rs. 35,000/- + 3.5% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 5,00,000/-. |
Above Rs. 20 Lakh and upto Rs. 1 Cr. (Rs. 20,00,001 to Rs. 1,00,00,000) |
Rs. 87,500/- + 3% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 20,00,000/-. |
Above Rs. 1 Cr. and upto Rs. 10 Cr. Rs. 1,00,00,001 to Rs. 10,00,00,000) |
Rs. 3,27,500/- + 0.75% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 1,00,00,000/-. |
Above Rs. 10 Cr. and upto Rs. 20 Cr. (Rs. 10,00,00,001 to Rs. 20,00,00,000) |
Rs. 10,02,500/- + 0.5% of the claim amount over and above Rs. .10,00,00,000/-. |
Above Rs. 20 Cr. (Rs. 20,00,00,001) |
Rs. 15,02,000/- + 0.25% of the claim amount over and above Rs. 20 Cr., with an overall ceiling of Rs. 25,00,000/- |
Schedule C - Arbitrator's fees in summary arbitration
Upto Rs. 10,00,000/- |
Rs. 25,000/- |
Above Rs. 10,00,000/- |
As per Schedule B |
*Sums in dispute mentioned in the Schedule B and C above shall include any counterclaim made by a party.
Note: Fees in respect of claims / counter claims, either wholly or partially, monetary value whereof cannot be ascertained will be fixed by the Chairperson, having regard to, effective and substantial relief sought, and complexity of subject matter.
Schedule D - Arbitrators' fees in International Arbitration
Sum in Dispute |
Arbitrator's Fee |
Up to $ 50,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
Rs. 3,00,000 (minimum) |
From $ 50,001 to $ 1,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
6% of the additional amount |
From $ 100,001 to $ 500,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
3.5% of the additional amount |
From $ 500,001 to $ 10,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
2.5% of the additional amount |
From $ 10,00,001 to $ 20,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
1.5% of the additional amount |
From $ 20,00,001 to $ 50,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.75% of the additional amount |
From $ 50,00,001 to $ 1,00,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.35% of the additional amount |
From $ 1,00,00,001 to $ 5,00,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.15% of the additional amount |
From $ 5,00,00,001 to $ 8,00,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.075% of the additional amount |
From $ 8,00,00,001 to $ 10,00,00,000 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.03% of the additional amount |
Over $ 10,00,00,001 or equivalent in Rs. |
0.02% of the additional amount |
Schedule E - Arbitrators' fees in Emergency Arbitration
Fixed Fee |
Additional 15% of the fees payable to the Arbitrator in accordance with the fee structure in Schedule B or D as the case may be |