LETTER BY A PERSON REFUSING TO ACT AS AN ARBITRATOR

From    Shri……………………….

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To        1. A. ……………………….

2. B…………………………

Dear Sir,

Sub: Arbitration of disputes: Agreement dated……………

            I acknowledge with thanks your letter dated………………………… inviting me to act as an arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes arising between you in terms of arbitration agreement, dated …………..executed between you for referring the disputes to me for arbitration.

2. In this connection, I regret to inform you that I cannot act as an arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes between you as, B who is the defendant, is my distant relative and I have financial relations with him. These are the circumstances which are likely to give rise to doubts as to my independence or impartiality.

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

                                                                                    Yours faithfully

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