Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (Justice N. Seshasayee, Member (Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain, Member (Technical))
Order Date: 28 July 2026
Case Overview
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has filed an appeal (Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 604/2025) against Southern Batteries Pvt. Ltd., which is undergoing liquidation represented by its Liquidator, Kanekal Chandrasekar. The matter was heard in hybrid mode. The Tribunal noted that both sides are required to submit their notes of submissions. No substantive arguments, allegations, or findings on merits were recorded in this order.
Final Outcome
The Appellate Tribunal adjourned the hearing and listed the appeal for next hearing on 3rd August 2026 under the caption 'Part-Heard'. The matter remains pending for further consideration.
Topics: NCLAT Proceeding, Corporate Insolvency, EPFO Claim