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Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

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Ongoing disputes over legacy provident fund dues are creating a complex legal landscape for several Indian companies. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in Chennai has repeatedly adjourned hearings related to appeals filed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) against liquidators and companies like WS Industries, Raihan Healthcare, Easun Reyrolle, and Excel Glass, with many cases now scheduled for October 2026. While WS Industries secured a partial waiver of damages, these protracted legal battles highlight the challenges companies face in resolving past EPF obligations, particularly those arising from periods of financial distress. The delayed resolution of these matters introduces uncertainty and potential financial risk for businesses undergoing insolvency proceedings, and may signal broader scrutiny of statutory dues during liquidation.
EPFO vs Stellence Pharmscience NCLAT Hearing
NCLAT Chennai lists EPFO's appeal against Stellence Pharmscience for hearing on August 28, 2026. The Appellate Tribunal directs EPFO's counsel to categorize their claim for grouping similar cases. The
NCLAT Postpones EPFO vs Stellence Pharmscience Hearing
NCLAT Chennai postpones hearing in EPFO's appeal against Stellence Pharmscience to October 29, 2026. The case involves Employees' Provident Fund Organisation appealing against the pharmaceutical compa
EPFO vs Southern Batteries NCLAT Hearing Scheduling
NCLAT Chennai schedules hearing for EPFO's appeal against Southern Batteries Pvt. Ltd. on 28.08.2026. Tribunal directs EPFO's counsel to categorize their claim to group similar insolvency matters for
EPFO Appeals Effimax Engineers Liquidation Order
EPFO appeals against M/s. Effimax Engineers Pvt. Ltd. in a case handled by the company's liquidator. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal at Chennai schedules the next hearing for October 30, 2
EPFO Appeals Effimax Engineers NCLAT Liquidation Case
EPFO appeals against Effimax Engineers Pvt Ltd in liquidation at NCLAT Chennai. Respondent liquidator did not appear despite notice being served. Tribunal directs appellant to serve fresh notice via a
NCLAT Schedules EPFO vs Brilliant IT Liquidator Hearing
NCLAT Chennai schedules hearing for EPFO's claim against Brilliant IT Enabling Services Pvt Ltd liquidator. Appeal filed by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation represented by Regional Provident Fun
EPFO vs Liquidator NCLAT Appeal Hearing Scheduled
NCLAT Chennai schedules hearing for EPFO's appeal against a liquidator for 30 October 2026. The appeal involves The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner as appellant versus a liquidator and another re
EPFO vs You Seung Sang Sa Appeal Hearing Scheduled
NCLAT Chennai schedules hearing for EPFO's appeal against You Seung Sang Sa India Construction on 30 October 2026. The appeal concerns a provident fund matter between the Regional Provident Fund Commi
NCLAT Defers SBI vs EPFO Recovery Hearing
NCLAT Chennai postpones hearing for two appeals filed by State Bank of India against EPFO recovery orders. Tribunal directs EPFO counsel to categorize their case for grouping similar matters for conve
EPFO NCLAT Case Categorization Hearing Order
NCLAT Chennai issues a procedural order for an appeal filed by the EPFO regarding its claim. The tribunal directs EPFO's counsel to categorize their case to group similar matters for convenient hearin
EPFO vs Splendid Metal Products NCLAT Hearing
NCLAT Chennai adjourns EPFO's appeal against Splendid Metal Products RP to 28 August 2026. Tribunal directs EPFO counsel to categorize their case for grouping similar matters. Matter involves Employee
NCLAT Adjourns EPFO vs Splendid Metal RP Appeal
NCLAT Chennai adjourns hearing for EPFO's appeal against the RP of Splendid Metal Products Ltd to a future date. The appeal concerns a matter under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code involving the Emp
EPFO vs Southern Batteries NCLAT Appeal Scheduled
NCLAT Chennai schedules hearing for EPFO's appeal against Southern Batteries Pvt Ltd on October 30, 2026. The appeal involves Employees' Provident Fund Organisation as appellant and Southern Batteries
EPFO vs Stellence Pharmscience NCLAT Hearing Scheduled
NCLAT Chennai schedules next hearing for EPFO's appeal against Stellence Pharmscience for 29 October 2026. Appeal involves Employees' Provident Fund Organisation and Stellence Pharmscience under corpo
EPFO vs Effimax Engineers NCLAT Hearing Adjourned
NCLAT Chennai adjourns EPFO's appeal against Effimax Engineers Pvt Ltd to October 30, 2026. Appeal involves Employees' Provident Fund Organisation seeking recovery of dues from company under liquidati
SBI Appeals NCLAT Order Against PF Commissioner
State Bank of India files two appeals at NCLAT Chennai against orders from the Regional PF Commissioner-II & Recovery Officer. The appeals challenge recovery proceedings initiated by the Employees' Pr