The parties to the arbitration agreement are residents of Lucknow and Kolkata. The contract was performed at Varanasi. The parties agreed that arbitration proceedings will be conducted at New Delhi and were held at New Delhi. Where will the petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 be filed?

Option A: Delhi

Option B: Lucknow

Option C: Varanasi

Option D: Kolkata

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 20 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act Place of arbitration. (1) The parties are free to agree on the place of arbitration. (2) Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1), the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.

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