(1) In every suit or proceeding to which the Government, or a public officer
acting in his
official capacity, is a party, it shall be the duty of the Court to make, in the
first instance, every endeavour, where it is possible to do so consistently with
the nature and circumstances of the case, to assist the parties in arriving at a
settlement in respect of the subject-matter of the suit.
(2) If, in any such suit or proceeding, at any stage, it appears to the court that there is a reasonable possibility of a settlement between the parties, the Court may adjourn the proceeding for such period as it thinks fit, to enable attempts to be made to effect such a settlement.
(3) The power conferred under sub-rule (2) is in addition to any other power of the Court to adjourn proceedings.
Order XXVII Rule 1 CPC Suits by or against Government
Order XXVII Rule 2 CPC Persons authorised to act for Government
Order XXVII Rule 3 CPC Plaints in suits by or against Government
Order XXVII Rule 4 CPC Agent for Government to receive process
Order XXVII Rule 5 CPC Fixing of day for appearance on behalf of Government
Order XXVII Rule 5A CPC Government to be joined as a party in a suit against a public officer
Order XXVII Rule 7 CPC Extension of time to enable public officer to make reference to Government
Order XXVII Rule 8 CPC Procedure in suits against public officer
Order XXVII Rule 8B CPC Definitions of Government and Government pleader