Where in any suit the defendant is absent from his residence at the time when the service of summons is sought to be effected on his at his residence and there is no likelihood of his being found at the residence within a reasonable time and he has no agent empowered to accept service of the summons on his behalf, service may be made on any adult member of the family, whether male or female, who is residing with him.
Explanation. - A servant is not a member of the family within the meaning of this rule.
Order V Rule 11 CPC Service on several defendants
Order V Rule 12 CPC Service to be on defendant in person when practicable, or on
his agent
Order V Rule 13 CPC Service on agent by whom defendant carries on business
Order V Rule 14 CPC Service on agent in charge in suits for immovable property
Order V Rule 15 CPC Where service may be on an adult member of defendant's family
Order V Rule 16 CPC Person served to sign acknowledgement
Order V Rule 17 CPC Procedure when defendant refuses to accept service, or cannot be found
Order V Rule 18 CPC Endorsement of time and manner of service