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When notice of demand issued.- If the person to whom a bill has been presented as provided ~$9'. fL,&*i ::: 'u..? :. j:dJ .... .. -~ i . . . . . under the last preceding section does not, within fifteen days from the presentation thereof, either -- (a) Pay the sum claimed as due in the bill, or (b) Show cause to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer why he is not liable to pay the same, or (c) Prefer an appeal in accordance with the provisions of section 164 against the claim, the Chief Officer may cause to be served upon the person liable for the payment of the said sum a notice of demand in the form of Schedule IV or to the like effect.. 147.When warrant may issue.-If the person on whom a notice of demand has been served under the last preceding section, does not, within fifteen days from the service of such notice, pay the sum demanded in the notice, such sum with all costs of the recovery may be levied under a warrant signed by the Chief Officer in the form-of Schedule V or to the like effect, by distress and sale of the movable or immovable property of the defaulter: Provided that, where any measures precautionary or otherwise, have been taken in kespect of any such property for the recovery of any sum claimed by the Government, any proceedings under this ChaRter in respect of such property shall abate.