(1) When there is a question as to the mode of making a partition the [Revenue officer] shall, after such enquiry as he deems necessary, record an order stating his decision on the question and his reasons for the decision.
(2) An appeal may be preferred from an order under sub-section (1), and when such an appeal is preferred and the institution thereof has been certified to the [Revenue officer] by the officer to whom the appeal has been preferred, the [Revenue officer] shall stay proceedings pending the disposal of the appeal.
(3) If an applicant for partition is dissatisfied with an original or appellate order under this section, and applies for permission to withdraw from the proceedings in so far as they relate to the partition of his share, he shall be permitted to withdraw therefrom on such terms as the Revenue officer thinks fit.
(4) When an applicant withdraws under the last foregoing sub-section, the [Revenue officer] may, where the other applicants, if any, desire the continuance of the proceedings, continue them in so far as they relate to the partition of the shares of those other applicants.