If any person summoned to appear before a Magistrate to answer a charge of an offence punishable under this Act or any rule, regulation or bye-law, fails to appear at the time and place mentioned in the summons, and if service of summons is proved to the satisfaction of the Magistrate and no sufficient cause is shown for the non-appearance of such person the Magistrate may hear and determine the case in his absence.\br @s
Section 494: Power of Magistrate to hear cases in absence of accused
The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 2 of 1959
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Section | 494 |
| Marginal note | Power of Magistrate to hear cases in absence of accused |
| Jurisdiction | State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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