Rule 48
The arbitration session will go on as far as possible on a day-to-day basis from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m once the hearing begins after completion of all the formalities. The arbitral tribunal shall not ordinarily adjourn a hearing at the request of any party, except where the circumstances are beyond the control of the party and the arbitral tribunal is satisfied that reasons and circumstances for the adjournment are justified. While granting an adjournment, the arbitral tribunal may make such orders regarding payment of costs by one or both of the parties, as it deems fit and reasonable.


Rule 49
If the parties have agreed to submit their case to arbitration under these Rules and any party refuses or fails to take part in the arbitration proceedings, the arbitral tribunal may proceed with the arbitration notwithstanding such refusal or absence.


Rule 50
The arbitral tribunal may at its discretion at any time or times before making the final award and at the expense of the parties concerned, consult any person having special knowledge relating to the particular industry, commodity, produce or branch of trade concerned in the reference or any expert or qualified accountant and may also at the like expenses of the Parties, consult solicitors, counsel or advocates upon any technical question of law, evidence, practice or procedure arising in the course of the reference. If the parties agree, the arbitral tribunal may, at the expense of the Parties, appoint any expert, accountant, or lawyers to sit with as an assessor and take into account the advice of such assessor.


Rule 51
The Parties to the reference and any witness on their behalf shall, subject to the provisions of any law for the time being in force:

(a) submit to be examined by the arbitral tribunal on oath or affirmation in relation to the matters in dispute.

(b) produce before the arbitral tribunal all books, deeds, papers, accounts, writings and documents in their possession or power respectively which may be required or called for by the arbitral tribunal.

(c) Comply with the requirements of the arbitral tribunal as to the production or selection of samples, and

(d) generally do all other things which, during the pendency of the reference, the arbitral tribunal may require