Section 31. If the landlord or his recognized agent refuse to receive such notice, the tenant may apply to the t

31. If the landlord or his recognized agent refuse to receive such notice, the tenant may apply to the tahsildár or proper officer, and written notice shall thereupon be served by him on such landlord or agent, and the tenant shall pay the costs of service. The notice shall, if practicable, be served personally on the landlord or agent. But if he cannot be found, service may be made by affixing the notice at his usual place of residence, or, if he does not reside in the district wherein the land is situate, at some conspicuous place in the village wherein the land is situate. 2.—Leases and Under-leases.