Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai was hearing two connected appeals filed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The appeals, numbered Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 171/2022 and 172/2022, were directed against Mr. G. Madhusudan Rao in his capacity as the Liquidator of M/s. Servomax India Pvt. Ltd. The nature of the dispute concerns claims related to provident fund dues owed by the corporate debtor, Servomax India Pvt. Ltd., which is undergoing liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The EPFO is challenging orders passed by the Liquidator. At the hearing, the Appellant (EPFO) was represented by its advocate, Mr. MS Viswanathan. There was no appearance for the Respondent, the Liquidator.
Final Outcome
The two-member bench, comprising Justice N. Seshasayee (Member - Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain (Member - Technical), did not adjudicate on the merits of the appeals. The bench passed a procedural order, listing both appeals for the next hearing on 30 October 2026 at 2:00 PM. The final ruling on the EPFO's claims against the liquidation estate is therefore pending.
Topics: Insolvency, Statutory Dues, NCLAT