Direction of the court to opt for any one mode of alternative dispute resolution: O10 R1A

Code of Civil Procedure 

¹[1A. Direction of the court to opt for any one mode of alternative dispute resolution.—After recording the admissions and denials, the court shall direct the parties to the suit to opt either mode of the settlement outside the court as specified in sub-section (1) of section 89. On the option of the parties, the court shall fix the date of appearance before such forum or authority as may be opted by the parties.]

Note: 1. Ins. by Act 46 of 1999, s. 20 (w.e.f. 1-7-2002).

Part in Red is original provisions from CPC reproduced here for reference.

Code of Civil Procedure 

Provisions for working of Section 89:

In order to facilitate the working of alternative forums, as provided under Section 89 of the Code, the provision contained in Order 10 Rule 1A provides for a direction of the Court to the party to opt for any one mode of alternative dispute resolution. 

To know more read these: -

Arbitration and Conciliation

Lok Adalat

Mediation. 

Order 10 Rule 1. Ascertainment whether allegations in pleadings are admitted or denied.

Order 10 Rule 1A. Direction of the court to opt for any one mode of alternative dispute resolution.

Order 10 Rule 1B. Appearance before the conciliatory forum or authority.

Order 10 Rule 1C. Appearance before the court consequent to the failure of efforts of conciliation.

Reference: http://www.nja.nic.in/16%20CPC.pdf

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