Section 135(1) in Himachal Pradesh Co-Operative Societies Rules, 1971
(1)On the date fixed for hearing or on any other date to which the hearing may be adjourned the appellant or his agent, or if permitted by the appellate authority, his pleader shall ordinarily be heard first in support of his appeal. The respondent or the opponent or his agent, or if permitted by the authority, his pleader, shall if necessary be heard next; and in such case the appellant or his agent or his pleader shall be entitled to reply.