Section 32, Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873 [S13-2KH]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 6 November 1874 by S.O. 1507(E) [N11-9FC].

In Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873 [A10-4CZ]. This text from 6 November 1874. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 32, Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873 [S13-2KH]. Machine: S13-2KH.

32. Registration of processes server.—(1) Every process server shall, within sixty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the service of process after such commencement, within sixty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the High Court in Form C, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees. (2) The High Court shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No process server shall carry on the service of process unless registered under this section.

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Court: Section 2, Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873 [S131NH] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act

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prescribed: Section 2, Madras Civil Courts Act, 1873 [S131NH] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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