Section 12 (3) provides the grounds for challenging the arbitrator when
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A. He is a foreign national
B. He is not qualified as per agreement b/ w parties
C. He is not independent or impartial
D. Both (B) & (C)
Explanation:
Section 12(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifies the grounds on which an arbitrator may be challenged. These grounds are: circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to his independence or impartiality, or if he does not possess the qualifications agreed to by the parties. Therefore, both (B) and (C) are valid grounds for challenging an arbitrator.