As per apnaqanoon,17A. Interim order for maintenance. – At any stage of proceedings in a suit for maintenance, the Family Court may pass an interim order for maintenance according to law/qanoon, whereunder the payment shall be made by the fourteenth of each month, failing which the Court may strike off the defence of the defendant and decree the suit..
What Is Section 17-A family QANOON Act 1964

Signing a divorce, marriage dissolution documents and agreement. Wife and husband hands, wedding rings and legal papers for signature on a wooden table, lawyer office