Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Balaji said that he had already paid the instalment when the notice came to him.

A

Balaji said, “I have already paid the instalment when the notice will come to me."

B

Balaji said, “I already paid the instalment when the notice had come to me."

C

Balaji said, “I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me.”

D

Balaji said, “He has already paid the instalment when the notice came to him.”