Matters for which rules may provide

Matters for which rules may provide.-

1. (1) Such rules shall be not inconsistent with the provisions in the body of this Code, but may provide for any matters relating to the procedure of Civil Courts.
2. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) the service of summonses, notices and other processes by post or in any other manner either generally or in any specified areas, and the proof of such service;
   • (b) the maintenance and custody, while under attachment, of live-stock and other movable property, the fees payable for such maintenance and custody, the sale of such live-stock and property, and the proceeds of such sale;
   • (c) procedure in suits by way of counterclaim, and the valuation of such suits for the purposes of jurisdiction;
   • (d) procedure in summary suits;
   • (e) procedure by way of originating summons;
   • (f) the consolidation of suits, appeals and other proceedings;
   • (g) the delegation to any Registrar, Prothonotary or other official of the Court of any judicial, quasi-judicial and non-judicial duties; and
   • (h) all forms, registers, books, entries and accounts which may be necessary or desirable for the transaction of the business of Civil Courts.