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If in any suit before a Nyaya Panchayat the plaintiff fails to appear on the day fixed, or if in the opinion of the Nyaya Panchayat, he shows negligence in prosecuting his suit, it may dismiss the suit for default: Provided that a Nyaya Panchayat may restore a suit dismissed for default, if within thirty days from the date of such dismissal the plaintiff satisfies the Nyaya Panchayat that he was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing at the time when the suit was called on for hearing. Dismissal of suits for default. 303 The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973. [West Ben. Act (Part IL —Gram Panchayat.—Chapter VII.—Nyaya Panchayats.—Sections 68-72.) Summons to defendant to appear. Ex parte decision. No order to be set aside without notice to opposite party. Power to determine parties. Decision of suits.