If within thirty days the parties fail to appoint their arbitrators, or the arbitrators fail to appoint the third arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be appointed by the
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A. National Arbitration Council, New Delhi
B. District Judge of the Lord Court
C. State Legal Services Authority of the State Concerned
D. Chief Justice or a person/institution designated by him
Explanation:
Under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, if the parties fail to appoint an arbitrator or the appointed arbitrators fail to agree on the third arbitrator, the appointment shall be made, on an application of a party, by the Chief Justice or any person or institution designated by him (or by the Supreme Court/High Court, depending on the jurisdiction).