Reference to arbitration by the Registrar

(1) Where, in pursuance of the provisions of section 48 (3) (b) of the Act, the Registrar decides to refer a dispute to arbitration, such decision shall be embodied in an order of reference under his hand. 29 (2) Every order of reference under this rule shall– (a) specify the name, surname, place of abode and occupation of the arbitrator or arbitrators; (b) set out the dispute and full particulars thereof; and (c) limit the time within which the award shall be forwarded by the arbitrator or arbitrators to the provided that, on good cause shown to his satisfaction, the Registrar may by a further order enlarge the time whether before or after the time limited by the order of reference has expired. (3) Where the Registrar decides to refer a dispute to more than one arbitrator, such reference shall be to three arbitrators, of whom one shall be nominated by each of the parties to the dispute and the third shall be nominated by the Registrar and shall act as Chairman. (4) Where under paragraph (3) of this rule reference is made to three arbitrators, the following provisions shall have effect– (a) if any party to the dispute fails to nominate an arbitrator within such time as the Registrar may specify, the Registrar may make the nomination himself; (b) if an arbitrator nominated by one of the parties to the dispute dies, or refuses or neglects to act, or by absence or otherwise becomes incapable of acting, the Registrar shall call upon the party concerned to nominate a new arbitrator within such time as the Registrar may specify, and if no new arbitrator is 30 nominated accordingly, the Registrar may nominate one himself; (c) if the arbitrator who dies, or refuses or neglects to act, or becomes incapable of acting, was nominated by the Registrar, a new arbitrator shall be nominated in this place by the Registrar; and (d) the opinion of the majority of the arbitrators shall prevail.