Special chambers
۱. The Tribunal may form such chambers, composed of three or more of its elected members, as it considers necessary for dealing with particular categories of disputes.
۲. The Tribunal shall form a chamber for dealing with a particular dispute submitted to it if the parties so request. The composition of such a chamber shall be determined by the Tribunal with the approval of the parties.
۳. With a view to the speedy dispatch of business, the Tribunal shall form annually a chamber composed of five of its elected members which may hear and determine disputes by summary procedure. Two alternative members shall be selected for the purpose of replacing members who are unable to participate in a particular proceeding.
۴. Disputes shall be heard and determined by the chambers provided for in this article if the parties so request.
۵. A judgment given by any of the chambers provided for in this article and in article ۱۴ of this Annex shall be considered as rendered by the Tribunal.