Section 10B(2) in M.P. Industrial Disputes Rules, 1957
(2)Within two weeks of the receipt of the statement referred to in sub-rule (1) the opposite party shall file its rejoinder with the Labour Court, or Tribunal as the case may be, and simultaneously forward a copy thereof to the other party :Provided that such rejoinder shall relate only to such of the issues as are included in the order of reference :Provided further that where the Labour Court or Tribunal, as the case may be, considers it necessary, it may extend the time-limit for the filing of rejoinder by any party.