Summons/Notice for service by Advertisement in a Newspaper
(Order V, Rule 20, C.P.C.)

To,

(Name and Address)

Whereas……………… has instituted the above suit/filed an application, against you for
 ………………….. you are hereby summoned to appear in this Court in person or by a 
pleader on the ………….. day of  ………. 20……… at ……… O’clock, to answer the 
same, failing which the suit/application will be disposed of ex parte.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this …………… day of ……….. 20 ……

Judge

[Vide Notification No. 527/VIII-b-9, dated 27th October, 1986].

Andhra Pradesh :

Same as by the Madras High Court.

Bombay :

Add the following note in Form No. 1

Notice . - Also take notice that in default of your filing an address for service on or 
before the date mentioned you are liable to have your defence struck out. [Vice P.O. 
102/77, dated 15th September, 1983 (w.e.f. 1-10-1983)].

Calcutta :

Insert the following new Form I-A :