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PMAC
About PMAC
A government-backed forum for mediation and arbitration
Resolve Disputes. Restore Harmony.
The Punjab Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) offers parties in Punjab a fair, efficient and confidential forum for resolving civil and commercial disputes outside the courtroom, under the authority of PADRA.
The Punjab Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) is an institution of PADRA, established to provide parties across Punjab with an accessible, government-backed forum for mediation and arbitration. Where IMAC operates under the federal Ministry of Law and Justice, PMAC operates under PADRA — the provincial authority created under the Punjab Alternate Dispute Resolution Act 2019 to institutionalize and oversee ADR across the province.
PMAC is PADRA's operational front door for mediation and arbitration: the centre where cases are heard, panels are convened and settlements are recorded, while PADRA continues to accredit ADR providers, maintain standards and drive province-wide ADR awareness.
Services Offered
What PMAC Offers
Our Vision
A better path to resolution
To position Punjab as a preferred forum for mediation and arbitration, delivering a fair, efficient and enforceable alternative to conventional litigation.
Our Mission
Fairness at every step
- Effectively implement PADRA's mandate under the Punjab Alternate Dispute Resolution Act 2019 and its Rules.
- Uphold fairness and impartiality in every mediation and arbitration proceeding.
- Provide legal and commercial certainty for citizens, businesses and investors across Punjab.
Objectives
Our mandate in action
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Provide an institutional venue and case-management support for disputes referred for mediation or arbitration under the Act.
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Maintain and convene a panel of accredited mediators and arbitrators.
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Reduce the backlog of Punjab's courts by resolving eligible disputes through ADR.
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Deliver inexpensive and expeditious justice, as mandated by the Act's preamble.
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Promote amicable, out-of-court settlements and build public awareness of ADR across Punjab.
Rules & Procedure
How a Case Moves
Through PMAC
Punjab Alternative Dispute Resolution Authority (PADRA)
Key Legislation
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Punjab Alternate Dispute Resolution Act 2019 (XVII of 2019)
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Punjab Alternate Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Act 2023
(III of 2023) -
Punjab Alternate Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Act 2025
(III of 2025) -
Punjab ADR Rules 2020
Services Offered
What PMAC Offers
Mediation
Structured, confidential negotiation facilitated by an accredited mediator.
Mediation
Structured, confidential negotiation facilitated by an accredited mediator.
Mediation
Structured, confidential negotiation facilitated by an accredited mediator.
Mediation
Structured, confidential negotiation facilitated by an accredited mediator.
Rules & Procedure
How a Case Moves
Through PMAC
60–120 days
Proceedings are completed within 60 days, extendable on joint application up to a maximum of 120 days.
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Referral
A dispute reaches PMAC by direct application from the parties or by court referral under Section 3 of the Act (Schedule I disputes within 30 days of the written statement; Schedule II at the court's discretion).
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Consent and Scoping
The court (or PMAC, for direct applications) confirms the parties' consent to ADR and the issues to be resolved.
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Appointment
A mediator or arbitrator is assigned from PMAC's panel.
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Timeline
Proceedings are completed within 60 days, extendable on joint application up to a maximum of 120 days.
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Outcome
A successful settlement is returned to the court, which passes judgment/decree in its terms; where ADR fails, the case proceeds to trial.
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Fee Schedule
An accessible alternative
PMAC's mediation and arbitration fees are set with reference to the fee provisions of the Punjab ADR Rules 2020. The approved fee structure will be published here once finalised.
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Contact Us
Get in touch with PMAC
PMAC shares PADRA's contact details.
- 042-3123 456 7
- info@padra.gov.pk
- Cricket House, 20-A Jail Road, Shadman II, Lahore.
Why Choose PMAC
Trusted, Fast and Enforceable
Legal Mandate
Punjab alternative dispute resolution act 2019, provides system of alternative disputes resolution of civil and criminal disputes in Punjab.
Legal Mandate
Punjab alternative dispute resolution act 2019, provides system of alternative disputes resolution of civil and criminal disputes in Punjab.
Legal Mandate
Punjab alternative dispute resolution act 2019, provides system of alternative disputes resolution of civil and criminal disputes in Punjab.
Legal Mandate
Punjab alternative dispute resolution act 2019, provides system of alternative disputes resolution of civil and criminal disputes in Punjab.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Punjab Mediation and Arbitration Centre — PADRA's institutional forum for mediation and arbitration in Punjab.
PMAC can facilitate mediation and arbitration for eligible disputes, subject to applicable laws and its rules.
Whether ADR is mandatory depends on the applicable legal requirements, contractual terms, and circumstances of the dispute.
Confidentiality is generally an important feature of ADR proceedings, subject to applicable rules and legal exceptions.
Enforceability depends on the type of settlement or award and the applicable legal framework.
The duration depends on the complexity of the dispute, the availability of the parties, and the procedure followed.