66(2)Within the time limits mentioned in subsection 65(2) the claimant may, upon filing with the clerk a statement of his claim or demand verified by affidavit and a copy of the notice of contestation, apply to the Court for an order for directions as to the disposition of the claim or demand, and if the claimant does not make the application he shall be deemed to have abandoned his claim or demand and it is forever barred.