Section 79 in Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1980
79. Verification of return:
(1)The return of service shall be verified by an affidavit of the Serving Officer. All Nazirs and Deputy Nazirs are authorized to administer the oath to and to take the affirmation of any process-server.(2)If the process-server is not personally acquainted with the person to be served, the return shall be supported by a verification at the foot thereof made and signed either by a Village Officer or by a respectable person who identifies him; and in the latter case, the full name and address of such person shall be set out in the verification.
