The Court, in fixing the day for the Government to answer to the plaint, shall allow a reasonable time for the necessary communication with the Government through the proper channel, and for the issue of instructions to the Government pleader to appear and answer on behalf of the Government and may extend the time at its discretion but the time so extended shall not exceed two months in the aggregate.

High Court Amendments-[Andhra Pradesh].-Same as that of Madras. [Kerala].-Same as that of Madras-(9-6-1959). [Madras].-For the words "a reasonable time" substitute the words "not less than three months' time from the date of summons".-(2-3-1942). [Patna].-Same as that of Madras-(20-12-1960).

The Court, in fixing the day for the Government to answer to the plaint, shall allow a reasonable time for the necessary communication with the Government through the proper channel, and for the issue of instructions to the Government pleader to appear and answer on behalf of the Government and may extend the time at its discretion but the time so extended shall not exceed two months in the aggregate.

High Court Amendments-[Andhra Pradesh].-Same as that of Madras. [Kerala].-Same as that of Madras-(9-6-1959). [Madras].-For the words "a reasonable time" substitute the words "not less than three months' time from the date of summons".-(2-3-1942). [Patna].-Same as that of Madras-(20-12-1960).