According to Order V, Rule 28 of the Civil Procedure Code, when the defendant is a member of the army, navy, or air force, to whom should the court send the summons for service?

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Chief of the Staff CommitteeHead of the Air Force, Navy, or ArmyThe Commanding Officer, with a copy also kept by the defendantNone of the above

Explanation

Under Order V, Rule 28 of the C.P.C., if the defendant is a soldier, sailor, or airman, the summons must be sent to the Commanding Officer, and a copy should be retained by the defendant. Other authorities such as the Chief of Staff Committee or the heads of the respective forces are not the designated recipients.