Under Order 5 Rule 1, after the service of summons, the defendant is required to answer the claim and to file the written statement within:
1
30 days of service of summons, but such date can be extended up to 90 days by the court
2
60 days of service of summons, but such date can be extended up to 90 days by the court
3
90 days of service of summons, but such date can be extended up to 120 days by the court
4
120 days of service of summons, but such date cannot be extended by the court