Procedure in summary trials
0. The following procedure shall be observed by Magistrates in summary trials:
(o) If the accused does not appear at the time and place mentioned in the summons and it appears to the Court that the summons was duly served a reasonable time before the time appointed for appearing and no sufficient ground is shown for an adjournment the Court may either proceed ex parte to hear and determine the complaint or may adjourn the hearing to a future day.