Chhattisgarh Pre 2019

Time limit for filing written statement is 30 days which may be extended up to 90 days shall be counted from.

Verified Answer
A. Date of filing of the suit.
B. Date of first hearing fixed by the court.
C. Date of service of summon on the defendant.
D. None of the above

Explanation:

As per Order 8 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), the defendant shall, within thirty days from the date of service of summons on him, present a written statement of his defence. This period may be extended, but not beyond ninety days from the date of service of summons.