(1) The Public Information Officer or Assistant Public Information Officer or such senior officer who decided the first appeal, such person against whom the complaint lies, shall in every case, be informed of the date of hearing at least seven days before that date
(2) The Public Information Officer or Assistant Public Information Officer or such senior officer, who is summoned by the Commission, shall invariably be present in person. The Commission may at its discretion permit an authorized representative, but such a representative shall be an officer of sufficient seniority
(3) Where the Commission is satisfied that there are compelling circumstances such as, attending flood relief works, epidemic control measures and containing of law and order problem for the Public Information Officer or Assistant Public Information Officer or such senior officer or the other officials summoned for not attending the hearing of the Commission, the Commission may give another opportunity of being heard. The reason shall invariably be intimated to the Commission in advance, by the officials. Routine excuses shall not be entertained by the Commission.
9. Order of the Commission shall be in writing, duly authenticated by the Registrar or any other officer authorized by the Commission, for this purpose.
10.The Commission shall not admit any complaint on the non-compliance of the order of the Commission by the Public Authority, unless it is filed by the appellant within a period of one year from the date of such order issued by the Commission.