Agent for Government to receive process
Full Text
The Government pleader in any Court shall be the agent of the Government for the purpose of receiving processes against the Government issued by such Court.
Plain English Summary
Constitutes the Government Pleader as the statutory agent authorized to accept summons, notices, and judicial processes on behalf of the Government in that court.
Key Legal Elements
- Statutory Agency: Government Pleader acts as agent of the State by operation of law.
- Valid Service: Service of court process on the Government Pleader constitutes legally complete service on the State.
- Court Limit: Applicable to processes issued by the specific court in which the Government Pleader is appointed.
Practical Note
Expediting Urgent Injunction Notices: In emergency applications for interim injunction against the State (where notice is directed after dispensing with Section 80(2) notice), tender dasti service directly on the District Government Pleader (Civil) or Standing Counsel under Rule 4. Obtain an endorsed receipt with date and seal to prove completed service in court.
हिंदी पाठ
किसी भी न्यायालय में शासकीय प्लीडर (Government Pleader) ऐसे न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की गई सरकार के विरुद्ध आदेशिकाओं (Processes) को प्राप्त करने के प्रयोजन के लिए सरकार का अभिकर्ता होगा।