1. Summons.- (1) When a suit has been duly instituted, summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and to file the written statement of his defence, if any, within thirty day from the date of service of summons on that defendant: Provided that no such summons shall be issued when a defendant has appeared at the presentation of plaint and admitted the plaintiff’s claim; Provided further that where the defendant fails to file the written statement within the said period of thirty day, he shall be allowed to file the same on such other days as may be specified by the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, but which shall not be later than ninety days from the date of service of summons. (2) A defendant to whom a summons has been issued under sub-rule (1) may appear— (a) in person, or (b) by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit, or (c) by pleader accompanied by some person able to answer all such questions. (3) Every such summons shall be signed by the Judge or such officer as he appoints, and shall be sealed with the seal of the court.
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