EPF matters order dated 07.04.2026 CGIT-2 Delhi. except item 2 of the cause list on 7 April 2026

M/s. Ahresty India Pvt. Ltd.

… Appellant Through:- Sh. Vivek Kaushal, & Ms. Muskan Kaushik, ld.

counsel for the appellant.

Vs.

RPFC/APFC, Gurgaon (West)

…Respondent Through:- None for the Respondent. Order Dated:-07.04.2026 Perusal of the record reveals that on 04.12.2025, counsel for the respondent had stated that he would file the reply to stay application within the course of the day as he had received the information that concerned officer from the respondent department would likely to reach the court soon on that day. However, four months have been passed and no reply to the stay application is found on record. Per contra, the appellant has complied the order and filed the list of dates fixed in the writ petition filed against the impugned order earlier passed by this tribunal dismissing the appeal filed challenging the order passed under section 7 A of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 where the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court has stayed the order passed by this tribunal. In these circumstances right to file the reply to stay application on behalf of the respondent stands closed. Let the matter be listed on 27.04.2026 for arguments on the stay application. In the meanwhile, interim orders to continue till next date of hearing.

M/s. S.D. Enterprises

… Appellant Through:- Sh. Prakash Kumar, ld. counsel for the appellant.

Vs.

RPFC/APFC, Meerut

…Respondent Through:- Sh. Narender Kumar & Ms. Sabrata, ld. counsel for the Respondent. Order Dated:-07.04.2026 Ld. counsel for the respondent seeks more time to file reply to the misc. application filed for condonation of delay. In the interest of justice, prayer to grant more time is allowed. List the matter on 20.04.2026. In the meanwhile, interim orders to continue till next date of hearing.

M/s. Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society… Appellant Through:- Sh. S.K. Khanna, ld. counsel for the appellant.

Vs.

RPFC/APFC, Gurugram East

…Respondent Through:- None for the Respondent. Order Dated:-07.04.2026 This is a fresh appeal filed by the appellant against the impugned order passed by the respondent under Section 14B & 7 Q of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 (hereinafter referred as ‘the Act’) whereby an amount of Rs.7,68,331/- & Rs. 4,03,141/- has been assessed as damages and interest for belated payment of EPF dues. Along with the appeal, appellant has also enclosed an application for condonation of delay. Entire record of the appeal stands served on the respondent in advance. This tribunal has also issued notice for today through email to the respondent. However, nobody has appeared on behalf of the respondent. Let one more opportunity be given to the respondent for filing appropriate reply to the misc. application filed for condonation of delay. Let the matter be listed on 28.04.2026. In the meanwhile, respondent is directed to maintain status quo in respect of the recovery of the amount mentioned in the impugned order. Office is directed to issue notice to the respondent through email.

M/s. Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. Appellant Through:- Sh. Prashant, ld. counsel for the appellant.

Vs.

RPFC/APFC, Gurugram East

…Respondent Through:- Sh. Satpal Singh, ld. counsel for the Respondent. Order Dated:-07.04.2026

Ld. counsel appearing for the respondent filed his vakalatnama. He further submits that he is still to receive the record of this case from the previous counsel. List the case on 11.05.2026 for arguments.

Appeal No. 808(14)2016 & D-2/32/2019

M/s. Viraj Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Appellant Through:- Sh. Rajiv Arora, ld. counsel for the appellant.

Vs.

RPFC/APFC, Noida …Respondent Through:- Sh. Narender Kumar & Ms. Sabrata, ld.

counsel for the Respondent. Order Dated:-07.04.2026

Ld. counsel appearing for the appellant requested for an adjournment stating that a dedicated date be given to argue these two appeals as substantial amount of time is required to address the issues raised in this appeal. List the matter on 06.05.2026. Copy of this order be placed in both the files.