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s.21
Hearing of claim in absence of defendant
If a defendant who has been duly served with a copy of the claim and a notice of hearing fails to appear at the hearing, by himself or by a person authorized by the tribunal to appear on his behalf, the tribunal may, if it is of the opinion that the facts relating to the claim are sufficiently established, hear and determine the claim and make such award or order as it may think fit, notwithstanding the absence of the defendant.