Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 24 June 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai has issued a procedural order in Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 226/2023. The appeal has been filed by The Recovery Officer of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) against Sri Nagananthana Mills Ltd. & Anr. (Respondents). The nature of the underlying dispute involves recovery proceedings initiated by the EPFO against the company. During the hearing on 24th June 2026, the appellant was represented by Advocate Ms. R. Meenakshi, while there was no appearance on behalf of the respondent company.
Final Outcome
The two-member bench, comprising Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma (Member-Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain (Member-Technical), did not adjudicate the merits of the case. The order solely lists the appeal for a future hearing on 7th September 2026 under the caption 'For Hearing'. The final outcome of the appeal and the specifics of the EPFO's recovery claim remain pending and will be considered at the future hearing.
Topics: NCLAT, EPFO, Recovery Proceedings