The day [under sub-rule (1) of rule 1] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1999, Section 15, for " the appearance of the defendant" (w.e.f. 1.7.2002).] shall be fixed with reference to the current business of the Court, the place of residence of the defendant and the time necessary for the service of the summons; and the day shall be so fixed as to allow the defendant sufficient time to enable him to appear and answer on such day.

The day [under sub-rule (1) of rule 1] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1999, Section 15, for " the appearance of the defendant" (w.e.f. 1.7.2002).] shall be fixed with reference to the current business of the Court, the place of residence of the defendant and the time necessary for the service of the summons; and the day shall be so fixed as to allow the defendant sufficient time to enable him to appear and answer on such day.