(1) In case, on the date fixed in the notice issued under rule 5, the opposite party appears and show cause against the maintenance claim, the Tribunal shall seek the opinion of both the parties as to whether they would like the matter to be referred to a Conciliation Officer.
(2) If both the parties express their willingness for referring the matter to the Conciliation Officer, the Tribunal shall refer the matter to the Conciliation Officer through a letter in Form–E, requesting the Conciliation Officer to try and work out a settlement acceptable to both parties, within a period not exceeding one month from the date of receipt of the reference.
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(3) The reference in Form–E shall be accompanied with copies of the application and replies of the opposite party thereto.