Communication Between Mediator/Conciliator and the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal.
21. (a) In order to preserve the confidence of parties in the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal and the neutrality of the mediator/conciliator, there should be no communication between the mediator/conciliator and the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal except as stated in sub-rules (b) and (c) of this Rule.
(b) If any communication between the mediator/conciliator and the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal is necessary, it shall be in writing and copies of the same shall be given to the parties or the authorised representative.
(c) Communication between the mediator/conciliator and the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal shall be limited to communication by the mediator/conciliator:
(i) with the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal about the failure of the party to attend;
(ii) with the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal about the consent of the parties;
(iii) regarding his assessment that the case is not suited for settlement through the mediation/conciliation;
(iv) that the parties have settled the dispute(s). |