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4. Mediation Agreement

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Parties may by a mediation agreement which may be either a clause in a contract or a separate agreement in writing, agree to refer for settlement by mediation, any dispute existing or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship whether contractual or otherwise, which can be settled by mediation.

(2)

A mediation agreement may include such terms as are agreed to by the parties with regard to the conduct of the mediation, including the name of the Mediation Service

Provider, the rules that shall apply in the conduct of the mediation and the time period within which the mediation shall be concluded.