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The defendant shall, within thirty days from the date of service of summons on him, present a written statement of his defence: Provided that where the defendant fails to file the written statement within the said period of thirty days, he shall be allowed to file the same on such other day, as may be specified by the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, but which shall not be later than ninety days from the date of service of summons.] Substituted by Act 104 of 1976, S.58(i) (w.e.f. 01/02/1977). Substituted by Act 22 of 2002, S.9 (w.e.f. 01/07/2002).