The Sri Lanka Act contains a specific provision as to compensation of the arbitrators, to the effect that the parties shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of reasonable compensation to the arbitrators constituting the arbitral tribunal, for their work and disbursements [section 29 (1),].
[There is no saving regarding any provision in the agreement to the contrary].

There are detailed provisions as to deposit etc. [sections 29(1) to (6) and 30].