Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (Appellate Jurisdiction)

Order Date: August 3, 2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai has listed an appeal filed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) against Southern Batteries Pvt. Ltd., which is undergoing liquidation represented by its Liquidator Kanekal Chandrasekar. The appeal is registered as Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 604/2025. The matter was heard in hybrid mode before a bench comprising Justice N. Seshasayee (Member - Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain (Member - Technical).

Final Outcome

The Tribunal adjourned the hearing and listed the matter for the next hearing on August 19, 2026. No substantive orders were passed in this hearing.

Topics: NCLAT Proceedings, Corporate Insolvency, EPFO Claims