(1) In the following cases, the concerned party may submit an application to the office to resolve the dispute related to the collective demand claim through conciliation. (a) if the employer does not give notice to the collective bargaining committee to negotiate within the period referred to in sub-section (1) of section 117, or (b) If an agreement cannot be reached within twenty-one days after the submission of the demand during negotiations as per sub-section (3) of section 117. But in the case that the negotiations are ongoing, the agreement of the parties will not be considered as an obstacle to increase the period.
(2) If an application is received according to sub-section (1), the office shall reconcile the parties concerned and resolve the dispute.
(3) The finalization of the action related to reconciliation as per sub-section (2) shall be completed within thirty days from the date of receipt of the application in the office. But in the case that the negotiations are ongoing, the agreement of the parties will not be considered as an obstacle to extend the period.
(4) According to sub-section (3) during the negotiation in the office, if there is an agreement between the two parties, the dispute related to the collective demand will be resolved.
(5) The agreement reached in accordance with sub-section (4) shall be binding on the parties concerned.