Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 12th August, 2026
Case Overview
This interlocutory application (IA No.5665/2026) was filed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) seeking extension of time for curing defects in an un-numbered company appeal against Jaipur Scientific Agriculture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The appeal was initially e-filed on 17th March 2026. The NCLAT office scrutinized the memorandum of appeal on 24th March 2026 and intimated the defects to the appellant on the same day. The appellant refiled the appeal on 4th August 2026 with a delay of 126 days from the defect intimation date. The appellant cited several reasons for the delay including time taken for obtaining internal approvals from competent authority, administrative processing within the department, collating records, obtaining signatures and stamps of the authorized representative on annexures, and typing/translating documents. Additionally, the appellant was simultaneously preparing nine other defects-free appeals, and the panel counsel was engaged in appearances and proceedings before various District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
Final Outcome
The Registrar noted that none appeared on behalf of the appellant during the proceedings. After perusing the averments in the IA and office report, the Registrar observed that the appellant was required to refile the memorandum of appeal within seven days from the date of intimation of defects, but instead refiled with a delay of 126 days. The case has been directed to be placed before the Hon'ble Bench with defect for appropriate orders and listed under the heading 'for admission with defect (fresh case)'.
Topics: NCLAT Procedure, Delay Condonation, EPFO Appeal