Upon the report being forwarded under section 173(2) of Criminal Procedure Code to the Magistrate for dropping of proceedings, before deciding not to take cognizance the Magistrate

A. Must give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity of being heard

B. Need not give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity of being heard at all

C. Nay or may not give notice to and provide the informant an opportunity of being heard, depending on the facts and circumstances

D. Both B and C

Answer: Option A