The Arbitrator shall follow the Procedure as Laid down in Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Offences and penalties

1. (1) Whoever :-
   • (a) In contravention of the provision of this Act, the rules or the regulations made under this Act, engaged in the business of distribution or supply of water; or
   • (b) Refuses or fails without reasonable causes to comply with, or give effect to any direction, order or requirement made under this Act; shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.
2. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under clause (a) of sub-section (1) shall punished with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to rupees one Lakh or both and a further penalty of rupees twenty thousand for each day after the first offence during which the offence continues.
3. (3) Any person guilty of an offence under clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall punished with imprisonment which may extend to Six Months or with fine which may extend to rupees one Lakh or both and a further penalty which may extend to rupees five thousand for each day after first offence during which the offence continues.