Procedural order permitting substituted service by paper publication on respondent no. 2 after notice returned unserved. Publication directed in 'Punyanagari', Nagpur Edition, under Order V Rule 20(1-A) CPC.
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CAW No. 25/2025 in Writ Petition No. 4298/2023
Coram : Registrar (Judicial) Dated : 03.01.2025
This application is filed under Order 5 Rule 20 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, for substituted service upon respondent no. 2 by paper publication. It is stated that the notice issued to the aforesaid respondent returned back unserved for want of correct address, though notice was issued on correct address. It is stated that no other address except the present one is available with the applicant. Thus, the applicant seeks permission to serve the aforesaid respondent by way of paper publication for further adjudication of the matter. The application is supported by affidavit.
Considering the reasons mentioned in the application and the bailiff report, the applicant is allowed to serve aforesaid respondent by substituted service on last known address.
Substituted service be effected upon the aforesaid respondent no. 2 by publishing notice in widely circulated local daily newspaper i.e. ( “Punyanagari”, Nagpur Edition ) as prayed by the applicant, in terms of Order V Rule 20 (1-A) of CPC, returnable within four weeks from the date of publication of notice.
(Premal S. Vithalani) Dated:03.01.2025 Registrar (Judicial)
Signed by: Mr. Bhojraj Pal Designation: Higher Grade Steno Date: 07/01/2025 17:34:17
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Applicant (Writ Petitioner in WP No. 4298/2023)
Respondent no. 2
Premal S. Vithalani
As recorded by the court registry
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