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Mehta Estates and Iyer Builders have a mediated settlement agreement authenticated by the mediator. They want to register it for record under section 20. Which statement is correct?

Registration is optional, done for record, and may be made by the parties or the mediation service provider within 180 days of receiving the authenticated copy. Later registration is possible on paying a fee. It does not affect enforcement or the right to challenge.

  1. ARegistration is compulsory, otherwise the agreement is unenforceable
  2. BRegistration is at the option of parties, and may be made within 180 days of receiving the authenticated copyCorrect
  3. CRegistration is allowed only before the Council within 90 days
  4. DRegistration removes the right to challenge under section 28

Explanation

Section 20 makes registration optional, for record, within 180 days of receipt of the authenticated copy, with later registration on payment of a fee. The Explanation states registration does not affect enforcement under section 27 or challenge under section 28.

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