Order 27, Rule 1, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Suits by or against Government

Order XXVII · Suits by or against the government or public officers in their official capacity

1Suits by or against Government.

Order 27, Rule 1

In any suit by or against ³[the Government], the plaint or written statement shall be signed by such person as the Government may, by general or special order, appoint in this behalf, and shall be verified by any person whom the Government may so appoint and who is acquainted with the facts of the case.

³ Subs. by A.O. 1937, for “the Secretary of State for India in Council”.

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