Who to send letter to?
manik
(Querist) 10 April 2013
This query is : Resolved
Hi team, please see the text below in the summon I received on 1st April and let me know who to send letter to stating I have a medical problem and would be unable to appear.
(Whereas, the above named petition has instituted a Petition against you, as set out in the petition (annex the Petition) You are hereby required to file in this Court an appearance in person or a vakalatnama with the permission of the Court within 3 weeks from the service of this summons upon you;
And Whereas, the suit will be placed for directions on the board on the judge on 12th day April, 2013 at 11.00 a.m.
You are hereby summoned to appear before the judge to answer the petitioner's claim on the said 12th day April, 2013 at 11.00 a.m. in the of notice that on the day before mentioned after hearing parties who appear, directed will be given by the Judge as to the date of hearing before a counsellor of the Family Court and other matters concerning the petition; and
Take further notice that if you fail to file your appearance in person or a vakalatnama as directed above, or if you fail to appear before the Judge on the day before mentioned the petition may be ordered to be set down on board on the same day or any subsequent day as 'undefended' and you will be liable to have a decree or order passed against you.
Witness xxxxx, Principal Judge Family Court Mumbai at Bandra)
On top it says 3RD FAMILY COURT AT BANDRA, MUMBAI.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 10 April 2013
you have stated that you are engaging a lawyer . he can file appearnce on your behalf . you dont need to remain personally present on said date .
even if you dont attend or dont engage a lawyer no exparte decree would be passed on first date
manik
(Querist) 10 April 2013
Thank you Mr. Sethi but does it call for a warrant against me?
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 10 April 2013
Yes engage an advocate who could appear on your behalf.
Vidhi Joshi
(Expert) 10 April 2013
No this is not a warrant...engage a lawyer he will do the needful..
