Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (Justice Yogesh Khanna - Member (Judicial), Jatindranath Swain - Member (Technical))
Order Date: June 12, 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai is hearing Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 66 of 2026. The appellant is the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner representing the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The respondent is Mr. Chinnam Poorna Chandra Rao in his capacity as the Liquidator of Victory Electricals Limited. The order is procedural and deals with the scheduling of filings and next hearing date. No substantive arguments, allegations, or background of the underlying dispute between EPFO and the liquidator are discussed in this particular order.
Final Outcome
The Tribunal granted the respondent's request for additional time to file a counter affidavit. The liquidator must file the counter within one week from June 12, 2026. The appellant may then file a rejoinder within two weeks after the counter is submitted. The appeal has been listed for its next hearing on July 29, 2026. No decision on the merits of the case was made in this order.
Topics: NCLAT Procedure, Insolvency, EPFO Claims