44. Hearing. - (1) On the completion of the presentation of evidence, if any, or at such other time as the Controller may think fit, he shall appoint a time for the hearing of the opposition and shall give the parties not less than ten days” notice of such hearing. (2) If either party to the proceeding desires to be heard, he shall inform the Controller by a notice (3) The Controller may refuse to hear any party who has not given notice under sub-rule (2). (4) If either party intends to refer at the hearing to any publication not already mentioned in the notice, statement or evidence, he shall give to the other party and to the Controller not less than five days” notice of his intention, together with details of such publication to which he intends to refer. (5) After hearing the party or parties desirous of being heard, or if neither party desires to be heard, then without a hearing, the Controller shall decide the opposition and notify his decision to the parties giving reasons therefor.
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