Section 7(3) in The Orissa Forest Produce (Control of Trade) Rules, 1983
(3)If the party or parties, as the case may be, fails/fail to appear either personally or through his/their duly authorised representative(s), the enquiry officers shall take decision ex parte, after making such enquiry as he may deem necessary :Provided that if the enquiry officer is satisfied that the non-appearance of the party or parties was for sufficient cause, he may, after such further enquiry, as he may deem fit pass suitable order in supersession of the ex parte order.
