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The Collector1 or other officer acting in that capacity, Co~ ector who may exercise the powers vested in him by this Regulation, ~~~ary shall previously make a summary inquiry, in the presence of the inquiry. party charged with disobeying or neglecting the order issued to him, or of his repres~ntative, if, on being duly summoned, he shall attend in person or by vakil for that purpose. lf he shall fail to attend, either in person or by vakil, the summary inquiry shall be conducted ex·PDrle, and the Collector1 shall record upon his proceedings the whole of the evidence ob- tained in proof of the neglect or disobedience for which a fine may be imposed.