Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Chandigarh Bench (Court – I), Special Single Bench
Order Date: 30.06.2026
Case Overview
The Central Board of Trustee (EPFO) New Delhi, through the APFC EPFO RO Sanjay Palace Agra, filed Appeal No.11/Chd/Hry/2026 under Rule 63 of the NCLT Rules, 2016. The appeal sought to set aside an order dated 16.03.2026 passed by the Learned Registrar of the NCLT Chandigarh Bench. The Registrar's order had pointed out specific defects in the EPFO's filing: (i) a notary ticket not being clear in the affidavit, and (ii) the applicant's signature missing from the prayer portion. The Registrar's order had explicitly stated that an aggrieved party could file an appeal within 15 days. The EPFO filed its appeal on 11.06.2026, which was beyond the stipulated 15-day period. In its application, the EPFO submitted that the delay was not deliberate but due to unavoidable reasons beyond its control and requested the Tribunal to condone the delay.
Final Outcome
During the hearing of the matter, nobody appeared on behalf of the appellant (EPFO). The Hon'ble Member (Judicial), Shri K. Biswal, found that no sufficient grounds were given in the application for condonation of the delay. Consequently, the appeal was rejected. Appeal No.11/Chd/Hry/2026 was dismissed and disposed of.
Topics: NCLT Proceeding, Procedural Dismissal, EPFO