.....by himself, and shall then return it to the village court together with a report of such service. Such report shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. 28. Procedure if defendant does not appear " If a defendant does not appear in person or by agent on the day fixed, and it be proved that the summons was duly served, the village court may proceed exparte. If it is not proved that the summons was duly served, the village munsif shall issue a fresh summons. Defendant can claim two days ˜ notice of suit Every defendant may claim two clear days' notice of suit, and if the summons was not served in sufficient time to enable him to answer on the day fixed, the hearing shall be adjourned to a future day, of which written notice shall be given to defendant. 29. Process to be served at expense of party issuing " Every summons served under this Act otherwise than by the village servant shall be served at the expense of the party on whose behalf it is issued. Omitted by Tamil Nadu Act II of 1920 S.20 30. Procedure where plaintiff does not appear and defendant does not admit claim or where summons is not served through plaintiff's default " If on the.....
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