Cause List
| S.No. | Case No. | Subject | Case Type | Name of Appellant | Respondent | Next Date | Details | Order / Decision | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21401 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21402 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21403 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21404 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21405 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21406 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21407 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21408 | 151/2023 | 7A | EPF Appeal | St. Marks Matriculation Higher Secondary School | RPFC-II, Tambaram |
27/08/2024 28/10/2024 24/01/2025 25/04/2025 24/07/2025 24/09/2025 31/12/2025 02/04/2026 17/06/2026 |
M/s. Ramya, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. S. Gunaseelan, the learned Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 17.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21409 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21410 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21411 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21412 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21413 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21414 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21415 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21416 | 150/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Tiruppur District Consumers Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited | RPFC-II, Tiruppur |
11/07/2024 21/10/2024 10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 25/02/2026 |
(Special Campaign) Final Order - Waived 35% of assessed amount passed by Respondent order dtd 14.06.2023. Respondent will recover remaining 65% of assessed amount from Appellant in accordance with law | ||
| 21417 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21418 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21419 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21420 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21421 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21422 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21423 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21424 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21425 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21426 | 149/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Puducherry State Co-operative Bank Limited | RPFC(PDC), Puducherry |
04/03/2025 04/04/2025 06/05/2025 06/06/2025 08/07/2025 14/07/2025 04/08/2025 09/10/2025 08/01/2026 29/12/2025 |
Final Order - The Respondent is directed to recover only 70% of assessed amount of damages u/s 14B of the Act. | ||
| 21427 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21428 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21429 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21430 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21431 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21432 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21433 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21434 | 147/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | S.K.A. Matriculation School | RPFC-II, Madurai |
22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is ready to argue but the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21435 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21436 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21437 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21438 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21439 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21440 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21441 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21442 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21443 | 146/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | The Janakiraman Mills Limited | APFC, Sivakasi |
10/07/2024 22/10/2024 20/01/2025 22/04/2025 21/07/2025 17/09/2025 19/12/2025 27/03/2026 11/06/2026 |
M/s. Balajiram, the Counsel on behalf of the Appellant prays time for Arguments. Time granted. M/s. P. K. PanneerSelvam, the Counsel on behalf of the Respondent is present. List to 11.06.2026 for hearing on Arguments/filing of written submission. | ||
| 21444 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21445 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21446 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21447 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21448 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21449 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. | ||
| 21450 | 145/2023 | 14B | EPF Appeal | Morgan Industries Limited | APFC(PDC), Cuddalore |
10/01/2025 21/04/2025 11/07/2025 08/09/2025 04/12/2025 12/03/2026 27/05/2026 |
None appeared on behalf of the Appellant. The Representative Counsel on behalf of the Respondent prays for time to file the Counter Statement. Time granted. List to 12.03.2026 for filing the Counter Statement/Rejoinder. |