Circular of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 7th February, 1976 on section 7 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1973 [C10-DY1]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 February 1976.
F. No. 36/60/1976-DEPA
Government of India
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Legal Affairs
New Delhi, dated the 7th February, 1976
To
All Registrars and Highs Court
Subject: Section 7 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1973 (2 of 1973), the service of process, regarding.
1. References have been received in the Department of Legal Affairs seeking clarification on the manner in which section 7 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1973 (2 of 1973) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) is to be applied to processes server who undertake the service of process at more than one place.
2. The matter has been examined. Section 7 of the Act requires every process server to make an application to the High Court within the period stated in that section.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the service of process is undertaken, and the High Court shall process each application in accordance with section 7 of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Department of Legal Affairs.
(Under Secretary to the Government of India)
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