Date: 2019-10-09Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST, TUTICORIN RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)JUNIOR ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) (CLASS III)-Amendment to the Schedule II of Tuticorin Port Trust Employees, Recruitment and Seniority also Promotions
**Executive Summary**
This document is a publication of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated October 10, 2018, focusing on Judicial Notifications regarding Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Rules. The document outlines rules established by the High Court, Madras, under Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code for managing and referring cases to various ADR processes. These rules came into effect from September 20, 2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Referral to ADR Process:**
* The Court will assess potential settlements after pleadings are complete, before issues are framed, and after a preliminary hearing.
* If a dispute does not fall outside the category of cases to be referred to Alternate Dispute Resolution Process, the Court will explain the advantages of choosing Conciliation, Mediation, Arbitration, or Judicial Settlement (including Lok Adalat) to parties.
* **Process & Expertise:**
* The Court may provide a detailed statement of the adjudicatory process including costs and time involved.
* If Domain Expertise is involved, the Court can appoint an expert Conciliator within a court-fixed timeframe.
* **Mediation & Arbitration:**
* For disputes involving complicated issues, the Court can refer the matter to the Mediation Centre in the High Court.
* If Mediation is unavailable or parties prefer guidance of a Judge, the dispute can be referred to an individual from the Madras High Court Arbitration Centre panel.
* With parties' consent, the matter can be referred to the Madras High Court Arbitration Centre or a named Arbitrator for adjudication within a Court-set timeframe.
* **Lok Adalat:**
* For disputes lacking complexity, with clearly settled legal principles, and no personal animosity, the Court can refer the matter to Lok Adalat.
* **Comprehensive Settlement:**
* If settlement involves incidental disputes or non-parties with consent, the Court shall apply provisions of Section 74 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 or Section 21 of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
* **Settlement Recording:**
* When parties settle, the Court will follow Order 23 Rule 3 of the Code for recording settlement terms.
* **Records Management:**
* The Court will not send original records unless requested by the adjudicating Authority or Centre and will obtain acknowledgement.
* Prior to issuing a decree under Order 23 Rule 3, the Court shall call for the original records and maintain it along with the case file.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Litigants / Parties to Disputes**
* **Impact:** Litigants gain access to a structured process for alternative dispute resolution, which may offer faster and more cost-effective settlement options compared to traditional litigation.
* **Action Required:** Litigants need to consider and consent to the ADR process suggested by the Court.
**Stakeholder: Legal Professionals / Advocates**
* **Impact:** Legal professionals need to understand the new ADR rules to advise their clients effectively and prepare cases for ADR processes.
* **Action Required:** Advocates should familiarize themselves with the updated ADR rules and guide their clients through the various ADR options.
**Stakeholder: Courts (Judges and Staff)**
* **Impact:** Courts are required to implement the new ADR rules, assess cases for ADR suitability, and manage the referral and documentation processes.
* **Action Required:** Courts must implement these rules and train staff to manage the process effectively. They must also maintain records related to ADR.
**Stakeholder: Conciliators, Mediators, Arbitrators**
* **Impact:** These professionals will be involved in facilitating ADR processes and rendering decisions.
* **Action Required:** They need to be aware of the updated rules to conduct ADR processes in accordance with the regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Alternate Dispute Resolution Rules, 2018: Rules framed by the High Court, Madras, regarding Alternate Dispute Resolution processes
Civil Procedure Code: Referenced in the context of powers enabling the High Court to make rules regarding dispute resolution
High Court, Madras: The entity responsible for enacting the Alternate Dispute Resolution Rules.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996: Act referenced in the rules for conciliation and mediation procedures.
Legal Services Authorities Act 1987: Act referenced in the rules for judicial settlement and reference to Lok Adalat.