Malaysia legislation

Section 24

of CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION ACT 2012

Section 24

The adjudicator shall at the time of the acceptance of appointment as an adjudicator make a declaration in writing that—

(a)

there is no conflict of interest in respect of his appointment;

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(b)

he shall act independently, impartially and in a timely manner and avoid incurring unnecessary expense;

(c)

he shall comply with the principles of natural justice;

and

(d)

there are no circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to the adjudicator’s impartiality and independence.

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