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THE FIRST SCHEDULE · ORDER V Issue and service of summons

Order V Rule 13: Service on agent by whom defendant carries on business

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

(1) In a suit relating to any business or work against a person who does not reside within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court from which the summons is issued, service on any manager or agent, who, at the time of service, personally carries on such business or work for such person within such limits, shall be deemed good service.

(2) For the purpose of this rule the master of a ship shall be deemed to be the agent of the owner or charterer.

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