Proceedings Before Registrar U/S 62 Of AP Cooperative Societies Act Not Arbitration, Provisions Of A&C Act Will Not Apply: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that proceedings before a Registrar under Section 62 of the APCS Act are not arbitration proceedings. It ruled that the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act do not apply to these proceedings. The court emphasized the distinct nature of statutory proceedings under the APCS Act. It highlighted the importance of differentiating between arbitration and other forms of statutory adjudication. The decision clarifies the scope of the Arbitration Act.