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(1) [Subject to the provisions of Rule 10A, the plaint shall] at any stage of the suit be returned to be presented to the Court in which the suit should have been instituted. [Explanation.- For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that a Court of appeal or revision may direct, after setting aside the decree passed in a suit, the return of the plaint under this sub-rule.] (2) Procedure on returning plaint.-- On returning a plaint the Judge shall endorse thereon the date of its presentation and return, the name of the party presenting it, and a brief statement of the reasons for returning it. Substituted by Act 104 of 1976, S.57 (w.e.f. 01/02/1977). Inserted by Act 104 of 1976, S.57 (w.e.f. 01/02/1977).