APCRPCO Section 89 : Service on the Public Officer
Act
Summary
Section 89 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules Of Practice And Circular Orders, 1990, outlines the procedure for serving legal summons to public officers in Pakistan. It specifies that if the defendant is a public officer or a railway employee in Pakistan, the summons should be sent to the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan in the Ministry of the Interior. For those serving under other governmental or local authorities, the summons is directed to the relevant Home Secretary.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1: Service on a Public Officer in Pakistan's Ministry of Railways
Introduction: Mr. Ahmed, a public officer working in the Ministry of Railways in Pakistan, is named as a defendant in a civil suit filed in Andhra Pradesh, India. The plaintiff needs to serve a summons to Mr. Ahmed.
Application: According to Section 89(1) of The Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules Of Practice And Circular Orders, 1990, since Mr. Ahmed is a public officer serving in connection with the affairs of Pakistan, the summons should be sent to the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan in the Ministry of the Interior.
Outcome: By following this procedure, the summons is properly served, ensuring compliance with the legal requirements. Failure to serve the summons correctly could lead to delays in the legal proceedings or dismissal of the case.
Conclusion: Proper service ensures that Mr. Ahmed is informed of the legal action and can respond appropriately, maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.
Example 2: Service on a Local Authority Employee in Pakistan
Introduction: Ms. Fatima, an employee of a local municipal authority in Karachi, Pakistan, is involved in a legal dispute in Andhra Pradesh. The plaintiff needs to serve her with a legal summons.
Application: As per Section 89(2) of The Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules Of Practice And Circular Orders, 1990, the summons should be sent to the Home Secretary to the Government within who...
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