Where a summons is returned under rule 17, the Court shall, if the return under that rule has not been verified by the affidavit of the serving officer, and may, if it has been so verified, examine the serving officer on oath, or cause him to be so examined by another Court, touching his proceedings, and may make such further enquiry in the matter as it thinks fit; and shall either declare that the summons has been duly served or order such service as it thinks fit.
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