law: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  67. Role of
  
  conciliator.
  1.  
  
    The
  
  conciliator shall assist the parties in an independent and impartial manner in
  
  their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.
  2.  
  
    The
  
  conciliator shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness and justice,
  
  giving consideration to, among other things, the rights and obligations of the
  
  parties, the usages of the trade concerned and the circumstances surrounding
  
  the dispute, including any previous business practices between the parties.
  3.  
  
    The
  
  conciliator may conduct the conciliation proceedings in such a manner as he
  
  considers appropriate, taking into account the circumstances of the case, the
  
  wishes the parties may express, including any request by a party that the
  
  conciliator hear oral statements, and the need for a speedy settlement of the
  
  dispute.
  4.  
  
    The
  
  conciliator may, at any stage of the conciliation proceedings, make proposals
  
  for a settlement of the dispute. Such proposals need not be in writing and need
  
  not be accompanied by a statement of the masons therefor.