Delhi Arbitration Centre (DAC) stands as a formidable beacon of excellence in the realm of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services in India. Established as a pioneer institution, DAC has consistently exemplified the principles of fairness, efficiency, and impartiality in the resolution of disputes, both on a national and international scale.
Our commitment to ADR excellence drives us to provide a reliable, independent and efficient platform for resolving disputes across diverse sectors. DAC is the preferred choice for individuals, corporations, and legal professionals seeking equitable, swift, and cost-effective solutions to conflicts.
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The Delhi Arbitration Centre is privileged to be guided by an eminent panel of former judges. Their distinguished judicial experience reinforces the Centre’s commitment to independence, integrity, neutrality, and excellence in alternative dispute resolution.
Each Chief Patron brings decades of judicial experience, administrative leadership and a deep commitment to the rule of law.
Former Judge, High Court of Delhi
Former Judge, High Court of Delhi
Former Judge, High Court of Delhi
The Delhi Arbitration Centre is an independent, neutral institution resolving commercial and statutory disputes through arbitration, mediation and conciliation — faster, affordable, confidential, and fully enforceable in law.
Proceedings under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 · Statutory MSME arbitration under Section 18(3), MSMED Act 2006 · Serving litigants since 2011
DAC administers arbitration, mediation, conciliation, ODR, training, and specialized dispute resolution workflows for Banks/NBFCs.
Statement of claim, the arbitration agreement or the referring order, and the prescribed institutional fee. Filing in person at the counter or online.
The registry scrutinises the filing and issues notice to the respondent with the case number.
An arbitrator is appointed under the Rules and files the Section 12 declaration. The reference commences on its filing.
Pleadings, issues, evidence and argument; in the Centre's hearing rooms or by video conference.
Award within the Section 29A timeline, signed copy to the parties, enforceable under Section 36.
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Where Disputes Find Resolution, Trust, and Fairness
DAC conducts the statutory arbitration proceedings in cases marked directly by the Government authorities for conduct of arbitration between the parties as a part of statute. 'Statutory Arbitrations' are arbitrations conducted in accordance with the provisions of certain special Acts which provide for arbitration in respect of disputes arising on matters covered by those Acts. There are about 24 such Central Acts. Many State Acts also provide for arbitration in respect of disputes covered by those Acts, including Acts relating to co-operative societies.
This Part except sub-section (1) of section 40, sections 41 and 43 shall apply to every arbitration under any other enactment for the time being in force, as if the arbitration were pursuant to an arbitration agreement and as if that other enactment were an arbitration agreement, except in so far as the provisions of this Part are inconsistent with that other enactment or with any rules made thereunder.
Section 2(4), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996When a micro or small enterprise is not paid within the statutory 45 days, the law itself provides the path — and DAC, as an empanelled ADR institution of the Ministry of MSME, conducts the arbitration stage of that path.
The supplier files a delayed-payment application on the MSME Samadhaan portal; it goes before the MSME Facilitation Council.
The Council first takes up conciliation. If it fails, the statute moves the dispute forward.
The Council refers the dispute to arbitration — conducted at DAC under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, as if under an arbitration agreement.
Section 18(5) mandates decision within ninety days — with interest under Section 16, enforceable as a decree.
Statutory references under Sec. 18(3), MSMED Act — our specialisation, with a dedicated statutory fee schedule.
Commercial disputes under the 1996 Act, including expedited 6-month summary procedure.
Institutional arbitration of loan and recovery disputes, with a dedicated fee schedule.
Amicable settlement under DAC Mediation and Conciliation Rules, aligned with the Mediation Act, 2023.
The Delhi Arbitration Centre, Tis Hazari, Delhi is listed on the official MSME Samadhaan ODR portal of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises as an empaneled ADR institution for the State of Delhi — conducting statutory arbitration of delayed-payment disputes referred under Section 18(3) of the MSMED Act, 2006.
Dated, sourced items on the statutory and policy framework for arbitration, mediation and online dispute resolution in India.
Pay online against your case number, or at the facilitation counter at X-5A, Civil Wing, Tis Hazari Courts. A receipt is issued for every payment and is emailed against the case number.
The Centre never asks for payment into any personal account or UPI ID. All payments are made through the official gateway or at the counter against a receipt.
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