Indian law as at 6 November 2026. Under Order XXVII rule 4 CPC, who is Government's agent to receive…
Order XXVII 4 designates the Government Pleader in the issuing court to receive process against Government. Pre-suit notice recipients under section 80 must be distinguished…
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Indian law as at 6 November 2026.
Under Order XXVII rule 4 CPC, who is Government's agent to receive process issued against it by that court?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Order XXVII 4 designates the Government Pleader in the issuing court to receive process against Government. Pre-suit notice recipients under section 80 must be distinguished from this agent.
Option feedback
Option A
Collector may receive a specified section 80 notice; that differs from court process under this rule.
Option B
Chief Secretary is not the court-process agent designated by this rule.
Option C
Tahsildar is not the agent designated by this rule.
Option D
Order XXVII 4 designates the Government Pleader in that court.
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