The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
13. Service of notice.-
1.
A notice of the date of hearing fixed under section 12 shall be
given by the Magistrate to the Protection Officer, who shall get it served by
such means as may be prescribed on the respondent, and on any other person, as
directed by the Magistrate within a maximum period of two days or such further
reasonable time as may be allowed by the Magistrate from the date of its
receipt.
2. A declaration of service of notice made by the Protection Officer
in such form as may be prescribed shall be the proof that such notice was
served upon the respondent and on any other person as directed by the
Magistrate unless the contrary is proved.