Action on complaint

(1) The Panchayat may, after examining the complainant, if any, and after further enquiry, if necessary, either dismiss the complaint or summon the accused to attend. (3) An order of dismissal shall operate as an acquittal. Provided that if the complainant satisfies the Panchayat that his absence was due to some unavoidable cause and he could not notify the Panchayat thereof, the Panchayat may revive the case: Provided that no order of dismissal shall be set aside without a notice to the accused if it has been passed after his appearance before the Panchayat.