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In a domestic arbitration, pleadings under section 23(4) were completed on 1 April 2025. The parties consented to extend the time for the award by the maximum period allowed by consent. The tribunal has not made its award, and no Court application is pending. By when must the award be made to avoid termination of the mandate by lapse of time, apart from any Court extension?

The deadline is 1 October 2026. The twelve months from completion of pleadings end on 1 April 2026, and parties may by consent extend by up to six months. After that the arbitrators' mandate terminates unless the Court has extended the period.

  1. A30 September 2025
  2. B1 April 2026
  3. C1 October 2026Correct
  4. D1 April 2027

Explanation

Section 29A(1) gives twelve months from completion of pleadings, ending 1 April 2026. Section 29A(3) allows consent extension of up to six months, to 1 October 2026. After that the mandate terminates under section 29A(4) unless the Court has extended the period. Choosing 1 April 2026 ignores the consent extension.

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