Palmetto Industries to Pay 50% EPF Damages

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 06-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Management of Palmetto Industries India Pvt Ltd, Plot No.B‑TYP, 21‑25, PIPDIC Electronic Park, Thirubhuvanai, Puducherry‑605 107.
• Respondent: Regional Provident Fund Commissioner‑II, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, No.101, 100 ft Road, Mudaliarpet, Puducherry‑605 004.
• Petition: Writ Petition (WP No. 25092 of 2026 and W.M.P. No. 27375 of 2026) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of certiorari to quash the order dated 06.02.2026 passed in EPFA 250 of 2025 by the Employees PF Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, relating to non‑payment of damages under Section 14‑B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. C. Venkatesan.
• The Court heard the learned counsel and examined the material on record.

Final Outcome

• The Court directed the petitioner to pay fifty percent (50%) of the total outstanding amount in three equal instalments.
• The Court stipulated that failure to deposit any one instalment would permit the respondent to proceed in accordance with law.
• No order as to costs was made.
• The writ petition was disposed of and the miscellaneous petition closed.

Topics: EPF Damages, Court Order