10. Mode of service.- Service of the summons shall be made by delivering or tendering a copy thereof signed by the Judge or such officer as he appoints in this behalf, and sealed with the seal of the court.
HIGH COURT AMENDMENTS
Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.- Same as that of Punjab - See Act 26 of 1968, Sections 7 and 17(31-10-1966 and 1-5-1967).
Karnataka.- Add the following proviso to Rule 10: “Provided that, in any case the Court may either on Its own motion or on the application of the plaintiff, either in the first instance or when summons last issued is returned unserved direct the service of summons by registered post prepaid for acknowledgment, instead of the mode of service laid down in this rule. The postal acknowledgement purporting to contain the signature of the defendant may be deemed to be prima facie proof of sufficient service of the summons on the defendant on the day on which it purports to have been signed by him. If the postal cover is returned unserved, an endorsement purporting to have been made thereon by the delivery peon or either an employee or officer of the Postal Department shall be prima facie evidence of the statements contain therein.”(30-3-1967). Orissa.- Deleted (14-5-1984). Patna.- Add the following: ‘Provided that, in any case the Court may, on its own motion, or on the application of the plaintiff, send the summons to the defendant by post in addition to the mode of service laid in this rule. An acknowledgement purporting to be signed by the defendant or an endorsement by postal servant that the defendant refused to take delivery may be deemed by the Court issuing the summons to be prima fade proof of service.”
Punjab, Haryana and Candigarh.- Add the following proviso:
“Provided that in any case if the plaintiff so wishes the Court may serve the summons in the first instance by registered post (acknowledgment due) instead of in the mode of service laid down in this rule.” (As amended on 24-11-1927): Act 31 of 1966, Sections 29 and 32(1-11-1966).
Rajasthan.- Add the following proviso:- “Provided that in any case the Court may in its discretion send the summons to the defendant by registered post in addition to the mode of service laid down in this rule. An acknowledgement purporting to be signed by the defendant or an endorsement by postal servant that the defendant refused to take the delivery may be deemed by the Court issuing the summons to he prima facie proof of service.” (14-8-1954).
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