The Arbitration process under Artic

The Arbitration process under Article 16 is similar to that of the WTO DSU. The arbitration will be carried out by the original panel or by an arbitrator appointed by the ASEAN Secretary-General. The arbitration needs to be completed within sixty days after the date of expiry of the sixty days (or longer, as agreed) time period to comply with the panel and Appellate Body reports adopted by the SEOM provided under Article 15. The parties shall accept the arbitration decision as final and promptly notify the SEOM. Upon a request, the SEOM will grant authorisation to suspend concessions or other obligations in accordance with the decision of the arbitration, unless it decides to reject the request by consensus