(i) The notice to the person charged shall be issued in Form 1.when action is instituted on a petition, a copy of the petition along with annexures and affidavits - shall be served upon the person charged.
(ii) The person charged may file his reply show cause duly supported by an affidavit or affidavits.
(iii) The person charged shall, unless otherwise ordered, appear in person before the Court as directed on the date fixed for hearing of the proceeding, and shall continue to remain present during the hearing till the proceeding is finally disposed of by the order of the Court.
8.The Court may direct the Advocate General or any other State Counsel to appear and assist the Court.
9.The Court may in appropriate cases before initiating proceeding for contempt against the contemner, issue notices to such contemner directing him to show cause as to why a proceeding for contempt be not initiated against him. In such cases, it shall not be necessary for the alleged contemner to be present in Court and question of initiating a proceeding for contempt shall be considered on the basis of the show cause filed.
10.The notice of every proceeding for contempt shall be served personally on the person charged unless the Court, for the reasons recorded, direct otherwise. In that event the service may be effected by alternative form of service authorised by the Code of Civil Procedure or Code of Criminal Procedure, as the case may be.