Authority: High Court at Calcutta Circuit Bench, Jalpaiguri
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Siri Longview Tea & Agro Limited; Respondents: Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) & others.
- Dispute over statutory PF contributions: petitioner claimed total dues of ₹3,20,90,581, EPFO asserted total due of ₹3,32,41,736, comprising employee share.
- Petitioner had paid ₹2 crore by demand draft dated 30 July 2026; balance of ₹1,32,41,736 remained unpaid.
- Both sides agreed to a two‑week period for the petitioner to settle the balance; EPFO indicated no coercive steps would be taken presently.
Final Outcome
- Court stayed the attachment order dated 30 June 2026 (issued by Regional PF Commissioner‑II/OIC Regional Office, Siliguri) until 13 August 2026.
- Petitioner granted two weeks to deposit the remaining ₹1,32,41,736, with the deadline of 10 August 2026; failure to pay will automatically revive the attachment order.
- No order as to costs; petitioner may seek installment arrangements with EPFO after payment.
Topics: Provident Fund, Court Order