Issue of summons

Issue of summons.--

1. (1) The Panchayati Adalat may, for reasons to be recorded after hearing the application and examining the plaintiff or complainant, dismiss the suit or complaint.
2. (2) Unless the suit or complaint be so dismissed, the Panchayati Adalat shall, by summons or otherwise, make the defendant or accused to attend and produce his evidence at such time and place as may be stated in the summons, and shall, at the same time, direct the plaintiff or comedian to attend and produce his evidence at such time and place.
3. (3) If any defendant or accused person resides outside the Panchayati Adalat Circle or if a defendant or accused person is, at the time of the issue of the summons, outside such Circle, the summons may be forwarded by the Panchayati Adalat to the Munsiff or if there is no Munsiff to the Sub-Judge or Magistrate concerned who shall cause it to be served as if it were a summons from his own Court.