Form VIII

(Agreement for voluntary arbitration)

(See Rule 37)

BETWEEN

……………………..………. Name of the parties representing employer (s)

And

………………………………Representing worker

It is hereby agreed between the parties to refer the following dispute to the arbitration of

........................ [here specify the name(s) and address(es) of the arbitrator (s).

(i) Specific matters in dispute.

(ii) Details of the parties to the dispute including the name and address of the

establishment or undertaking involved.

(iii) Name of the worker in case he himself is involved in the dispute or the name

of the union, if any, representing the worker or workers in question.

(iv) Total number of workers employed in the undertaking affected.

(v) Estimated number of workers affected or likely to be affected by the dispute.

*We further agree that the majority decision of the arbitrators) shall be binding on us in case

the arbitrator(s) are equally divided in their opinion they shall appoint another person as

umpire whose award shall be binding on us.

The arbitrator (s) shall make his (their) award within a period of ........................ (here specify

the period agreed upon by the parties) from the date of publication of this agreement in the

Official Gazette by the UT of Lakshadweep Administration or within such further time as is

extended by mutual agreement between us in writing. In case, the award is not made within

the period afore mentioned, the reference to the arbitration shall stand automatically

cancelled and we shall be free to negotiate for fresh arbitrator.

Signature of the parties Representing employer] Representing worker/ workers. Witnesses

i. ..................................

ii. ..................................

Copy to:

(i) The Conciliation Officer [here enter office address of the Conciliation Officer for

the area concerned].

(ii)The Secretary (Labour and Employment) UTLA.