21. Certificate of non - settlement

Where the mediator declares that the mediation is terminated without a settlement, the mediator shall sign and issue a certificate of non-settlement to each of the parties, in which shall be contained a brief account of the dispute and a statement that the said dispute was referred for settlement by mediation and a settlement was not reached and shall, if the mediation was not able to be proceeded with, due to the absence of a party despite notices being forwarded requiring attendance at the mediation, state such fact therein giving details of notices sent and the dates of absence of such party.

A certificate of non - settlement shall be admissible in evidence as being final and conclusive to establish that the dispute referred to therein was referred to mediation and that a settlement thereof was not possible.