(1) The conciliator, upon his appointment, may request each party to submit to him a brief written statement describing the general nature of the dispute and the points at issue. Each party shall send a copy of such statement to the other party.
(2) The conciliator may request each party to submit to him a further written statement of his position and the facts and grounds in support thereof, supplemented by any documents and other evidence that such party deems appropriate. The party shall send a copy of such statement, documents and other evidence to the other party.
(3) At any stage of the conciliation proceedings the conciliator may request a party to submit to him such additional information as he deems appropriate.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 65
Section 65 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 regulates the submission of statements to the conciliator, requiring brief written descriptions of the dispute, factual summaries, and supporting documents.
Keep Section 65 conciliation statements concise and commercial; focus on practical settlement parameters, commercial realities, and viable compromise formulas rather than aggressive legal contentions.