Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench

Order Date: August 28, 2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai has listed two connected appeals filed by State Bank of India (Appellant) for hearing. The appeals are directed against the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II & Recovery Officer and Another (Respondents). The appeals are registered as Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 574/2025 (with IA No. 1614/2025) and Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 575/2025 (with IA No. 1615/2025). The nature of the underlying dispute or the specific orders being challenged by the bank are not detailed in this procedural order. The matter was presented before a bench comprising Justice N. Seshasayee (Member - Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain (Member - Technical).

Final Outcome

The tribunal did not conduct a substantive hearing or pass any order on the merits of the case. The bench issued a procedural order, adjourning the matter and listing both appeals for the next hearing on October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The final outcome of the legal challenge remains pending.

Topics: Banking Regulation, Legal Dispute, Provident Fund