Procedure when party fails to present written statement called for by Court.—Where any party from whom a writ… — THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Procedure when party fails to present written statement called for by Court.—Where any party from whom a written statement is required under rule 1 or rule 9 fails to present the same within the time permitted or fixed by the Court, as the case may be, the Court shall pronounce judgment against him, or make such order in relation to the suit as it thinks fit and on the pronouncement of such judgment a decree shall be drawn up:]

10. Procedure when party fails to present written statement called for by Court.—Where any party from whom a written statement is required under rule 1 or rule 9 fails to present the same within the time permitted or fixed by the Court, as the case may be, the Court shall pronounce judgment against him, or make such order in relation to the suit as it thinks fit and on the pronouncement of such judgment a decree shall be drawn up:] *[Provided further that no Court shall make an order to extend the time provided under Rule 1 of this Order for filing of the written statement.] ______ ORDER IX Appearance of parties and consequence of non-appearance

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