48. (1) In any such enquiry, the Deputy Commissioner shall-

(a) hear the objection of any person who may appear and claim that-

(i) his land, or part of it, has not been benefited, or

(ii) the land shown in his name does not belong to him in whole or in part; and

(b) take down in writing the names of all persons who may claim, or who may be alleged by any party interested to be owners of any lands mentioned in such notice.

(2) In default of appearance of any person referred to in clause (b) of the preceding sub section, the Deputy Commissioner shall issue and serve a notice in the prescribed manner calling on him to appear at the date and place therein mentioned, and to show cause against being included in the order of apportionment to be made therein, and shall adjourn the enquiry till such date.