Mode of service of summons: prescribed written form, authentication and permitted methods ensure valid service and acknowledgment. Every summons must be in writing, authenticated by seal if any, and signed by the issuing or authorised officer, requiring appearance or production of specified documents. Service may be by personal delivery or tender, delivery at the person's or agent's residence/business/work, registered post with acknowledgement where address is known, or affixing at the last known place if other means fail. Personal delivery requires signature as acknowledgement and a return endorsed or annexed stating time, manner, and identifying particulars; service on public officers or employees may be effected by registered post to the head of office with a copy for the employee.
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Mode of service of summons: prescribed written form, authentication and permitted methods ensure valid service and acknowledgment.
Every summons must be in writing, authenticated by seal if any, and signed by the issuing or authorised officer, requiring appearance or production of specified documents. Service may be by personal delivery or tender, delivery at the person's or agent's residence/business/work, registered post with acknowledgement where address is known, or affixing at the last known place if other means fail. Personal delivery requires signature as acknowledgement and a return endorsed or annexed stating time, manner, and identifying particulars; service on public officers or employees may be effected by registered post to the head of office with a copy for the employee.
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