975 We shall first consider the ground as to publication and three questions fall to be decided in that behalf : (first), is publication as provided in section 131 (3) mandatory or directory, for it is contended on behalf of the respondent that publication under section 131(3) is merely directory; (secondly), was the publication in this case strictly in accordance with the manner provided in section 94(3); and (thirdly), if the publication was not strictly in accordance with the manner provided in section 94(3), is the defect curable under section 135(3)? The question whether a particular provision of a statute which on the face of it appears mandatory, inasmuch as it uses the word "shall"as in the present case is merely directory cannot be resolved by laying down any general rule and depends upon the facts of each case and for that purpose the object of the statute in making the provision is the determining factor.