Authority: Calcutta High Court

Order Date: 15 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M/s. AI Champdany Industries Ltd., Unit: Wellington Jute Mill & Anr.
  • Respondents: Employees' Provident Fund Organization & Others.
  • The writ petition (W.P.A. 15795 of 2026) challenged an order dated 24 April 2026 issued under Section 14B and Section 7Q of the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Act.
  • The petition sought relief against the said order, alleging it was not amenable to the writ jurisdiction.
  • Counsel for the petitioners, Ms. Surasri Baidya, appeared before the Court.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that the impugned order is appealable under the statutory provisions and therefore not subject to writ jurisdiction.
  • Consequently, the writ application is disposed of.
  • The petitioners are granted liberty to approach the Central Government Industrial Tribunal, Kolkata, by filing an appeal against the order.
  • No order as to costs was made.
  • An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be obtained by the parties upon furnishing the usual undertaking.

Topics: EPF Compliance, Court Appeal Rights