Patents Act, 1970
14. Consideration of report of examiner by Controller
Where, in respect of an application for a patent, the report of
the examiner received by the Controller is adverse to the applicant or requires
any amendment of the application or of the specification to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this Act or of the rules made thereunder, the
Controller, before proceeding to dispose of the application in accordance with the
provisions hereinafter appearing, shall communicate the gist of the objections
to the applicant and shall, if so required by the applicant within the
prescribed time, give him an opportunity of being heard.