If neither the plaintiff nor the defendant appears on the scheduled hearing date, what is the consequence for the suit according to Order IX, Rule 3 of the C.P.C.?

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The hearing will be postponed as per Order IX, Rule 3 of the C.P.C.The suit will be dismissed in accordance with Order IX, Rule 3 of the C.P.C.The court may impose costs as outlined in Order IX, Rule 3 of the C.P.C.None of the above

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According to Order IX, Rule 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if both the plaintiff and defendant fail to appear on the fixed hearing date, the suit shall be dismissed.