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