Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001)

Chapter IV : Entry, inspection and gathering of information by Gas Regulator

30. Voluntary resolution of disputes by Gas Regulator

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(1)
(a)The Gas Regulator may, with the approval of the parties to a dispute, act as mediator or arbitrator in any matter concerning the trading of gas or the rendering of services.
(b)When acting as arbitrator, the Gas Regulator must issue a decision on the matter.

 

(2)
(a)The Gas Regulator may, on request of the parties involved, appoint a person, Suitable to the Gas Regulator and such parties, to act as mediator or arbitrator on behalf of the Gas Regulator in any matter contemplated in subsection (1).
(b)Any decision of an arbitrator so appointed must be regarded as being the decision of the Gas Regulator.

 

(3)Any decision taken by the Gas Regulator acting as arbitrator or by an arbitrator contemplated in subsection (2) is binding on the parties to the dispute.