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| (1) When an industrial dispute has been referred under section 3 (1) (d) or section 4 (1) to an arbitrator for settlement by arbitration, he shall make all such inquiries into the dispute as he may consider necessary, hear such evidence as may be tendered by the parties to the dispute, and thereafter make such award as may appear to him just and equitable. A labour tribunal shall give priority to the proceedings for the settlement of any industrial dispute that is referred to it for settlement by arbitration. |
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| (2) Referred shall be made in every award of an arbitrator to the parties and trade unions to which, and the employers and workmen to whom, such award relates. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts