Costs :
Section – 78. (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 sub-section (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.