: (1) During the preliminary hearing of petitions other than the public interest dispute under Rule 32 and the petition for direct custody under Rule 33, if in the opinion of the court, the contention is reasonable and lawful, if there is any reason why the order as requested should not be issued, within a certain period of time. A show-cause order must be issued in the name of the respondent to appear by himself or by his representative after taking a written answer. If an interim order is also requested, he must speak in this regard.
(2) When making an order according to sub-rule (1), if there is no connection between a respondent and the matter raised by the petitioner, or if it does not seem appropriate and practical to maintain an opposition, the court may not issue a show cause order in the name of such respondent. But if it is seen that the opposition needs to be maintained through a written answer, it will not be an obstacle to maintain it.
(3) The respondent shall submit a written answer to the court along with the application as per Schedule-3 within the time limit specified in the show cause order issued in accordance with sub-rule (1).