(1) In case of any d1spute between the h1rcr and driver of any hackney carriage, either may require the other to proceed forthwith to the ne~rest Magistrate's court and the then sittmg Magistrate shall hear and deter mine the d1spute in a summary way.
(2) If no Magistrate be then Sitting, either party may 1 equire the other to proceed to the nearest Pohce Officer who shall enter the complaint m his diary and require the parties to appear before the Magistrate at his next sitting.
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(3) On failure of either party to appear before the Magistrate in pursuance of a requ1sition under sub-sect10n (I), or sub-section (2) or to attend the Court at any subsequent sitting to which the case may be adjourned, the Magistrate may decide the case ex-parte, and h1s decision llhall be binding on both parties.
..... , I I f l I h - h44. d Prhocedkure m case of refusal to pay fare.-h( I) If any dperson 1 who ~ as 1re a ac ney carriage refuses to pay to t e owner or liVer t tere- } :;:- of, the fare payable under this Act, the Magistrate may order payment of such tare, and also of reasonable compensatiOn for loss of t1me, and in default of Immediate payment, such fare and compensation may be recovered as a fine.
(2) If any person who has used any such carnage attempts to evade payment ofthe legal fare, or any portion thereof, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty rupees in additiOn to any payment which may have been ordered under sub-~ect10n (I).