According to Order IX, Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, if summons are not served due to the plaintiff's failure to pay the required costs, what action can the Court take?

Explanation

Under Order IX, Rule 2 of the C.P.C., if the plaintiff does not pay the necessary costs resulting in summons not being served, the Court has the authority to dismiss the suit. Alternatively, the Court may order the summons to be issued at its own expense, but dismissal is a valid option.