The correct answer is (a) Order 7 Rule 6.
Order 7 Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with the rule of set-off. Set-off is a legal doctrine that allows a defendant to reduce the amount of money that a plaintiff is owed by the defendant by claiming that the plaintiff owes the defendant money.
Order 7 Rule 6 states that a defendant may set off any debt or claim that the defendant has against the plaintiff against the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant. The defendant must serve a notice of set-off on the plaintiff within 14 days of the service of the plaintiff’s claim.
The defendant’s notice of set-off must state the amount of the debt or claim that the defendant is setting off, and the grounds on which the defendant is relying. The plaintiff may then serve a notice of objection to the set-off within 14 days of the service of the defendant’s notice of set-off.
If the plaintiff does not serve a notice of objection, the defendant’s set-off will be deemed to have been accepted. If the plaintiff does serve a notice of objection, the court will decide whether the defendant’s set-off is valid.
The rule of set-off is a valuable tool for defendants, as it allows them to reduce the amount of money that they owe to plaintiffs. However, the rule of set-off is not without its limitations. For example, the defendant cannot set off a debt or claim that is not due and payable.
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question “Rule of Set-off under CPC is dealt with under” is (a) Order 7 Rule 6.