(1) The commission shall hear the parties to the dispute when deciding the dispute according to sub-section (6) or (7) of section 44.
(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), the Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioner for the time being. However, due to uncontrollable circumstances, no election commissioner could be present, it will not be considered that the work of hearing has been hindered.
(3) In the hearing according to sub-section (1), the party to the dispute may request his legal practitioner to plead the case before the bench as per sub-section (2).
(4) When conducting a hearing in accordance with this section, the Commission shall give notice to the parties to the dispute at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing. If such notice is given, the representative of the concerned party may be present during the hearing. But the fact that such a representative is not present will not hinder the hearing.
(5) In hearing the dispute in accordance with this paragraph, in addition to the provisions of this section, the commission may exercise the same powers as the court.
(6) Other arrangements related to the hearing under this section shall be as prescribed.