Section - 78. Costs

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(1) Upon termination of the conciliation proceedings, the conciliator shall fix the costs of the conciliation and give written notice thereof to the parties.
(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), “costs” means reasonable costs relating to-
(a) the fee and expenses of the conciliator and witnesses requested by the conciliator, with the consent of the parties;
(b) any expert advice requested by the conciliator with the consent of the parties;
(c) any assistance provided pursuant to clause (b) of subsection
(2) of section 64 and section 68;

(d) any other expenses incurred in connection with the conciliation proceedings and the settlement agreement.

(3) The costs shall be borne equally by the parties unless the
settlement agreement provides for a different apportionment. All other expenses incurred by a party shall be borne by that party.

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