Provided that no order shall be made by the Magistrate, unless he has followed the procedure set out in section 5D.

Procedure for closure of existing market or fair

1. (1) An application for the closure of an existing market or fair under the last preceding section shall specify— the name of the place at which the existing market or fair is held; the days on which it is held; the name of the place in the vicinity where any other market or fair is held or proposed to be held; the days on which that market or fair is held or is proposed to be held; the distance in miles between the two places; and the reasons for the closure of the existing market or fair.
2. (2) On receipt of such application, the District Magistrate shall issue a proclamation, stating therein that an application has been made to him for the closure of an existing market or fair and the reasons urged therefor, and calling upon all persons who may be interested in the holding of the market or fair, or who may have any objection to such closure, to submit their objections in writing to the Magistrate, within six weeks from the date of the proclamation. The District Magistrate shall also cause a notice, setting out the matter contained in the proclamation, to be served upon the owner of the land upon which the market or fair to be closed is held, and also upon the owner of such market or fair, calling upon them to show cause, within six weeks from the date of the notice, why such market or fair should not be closed : Provided that the District Magistrate, instead of issuing a proclamation and notice as aforesaid, may for reasons to be recorded in writing, dismiss the application summarily.
3. (3) If a proclamation is issued, it shall be fixed in a conspicuous place in the village or town in or near which the market or fair to be closed is held, and a copy of the same shall be affixed at the police station within the jurisdiction of which the village or town is situated.
4. (4) The proclamation and notice (if any) shall be issued and served at the expense of Government.
5. (5) If, within the time specified in the proclamation and notice, no objection is preferred to the closure of the market or fair, the District Magistrate may forthwith, and if within such time any objection is preferred, the District Magistrate shall enquire into the objection, and, pass such order as may appear proper under the circumstances of the case.