Summons to defendant how served

When the plaint has been duly presented, the village munsif shall cause the same to be registered, and shall, by a summons in writing, require the defendant to appear and answer the claim on a specified day. The summons shall be served on the defendant personally [and his signature taken thereon] and a copy thereof delivered to him by the village servant usually employed in carrying messages, or by any other person appointed by the Collector under section 12.