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| (1) The parties to an arbitration proceeding shall be free to agree on the place of arbitration. Failing such agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties. |
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| (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (3) providing for the place of arbitration, the arbitral tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed upon by Use parties, meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts or the parties, or for inspection of goods, other property or documents. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts