Section 36
Summons to defendants to appear and answer.
The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the constitution and functions of Village Authorities in the hill areas of the Union territory of Manipur.
If on receiving the petition the village court is
satisfied that the trial of the suit may be proceeded with, it shall by summons or otherwise require the
defendant to appear and answer orally or in writing the claim made in the suit.