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Each person to whom the notice of inquiry or the petition is issued (hereinafter called the 'respondent') who intends to oppose or support the petition shall file the reply and the documents relied upon within such period with [ten copies]. In the reply filed, the respondent shall specifically admit, deny or explain the facts stated in the notice of inquiry or the petition and may also state such additional facts as he considers necessary for just decision of the case. The reply shall be signed and verified and supported by affidavit in the same manner as in the case of the petition. Substituted by Notification No. 8/1(1)/99-CERC dt. 28/04/2000 in Gazette of India, Ext. Part III-Section 4, dt. 10/05/2000 for the words "seven copies".