EPF matters order dated 17.12.2025 CGIT-1 Delhi except item no. 19 of the cause list. on 17 December 2025

Item No. 1 D-1/04/2025 M/s. Innocean Worlwide Communication Pvt. Ltd.. vs. APFC/ RPFC, Delhi East Present: Sh. Prakash Kumar, ld. Counsel for the Appellant. Sh. Manu Parashar, Ld. Counsel & Sh. Deepak Kumar, A/R for the Respondent. Order Dated-17.12.2025

Arguments on the misc. applciaiton filed u/s 7O of EPF & MP Act, 1952 heard and concluded. Matter is reserved for pronouncement of order on the same. In the meanwhile, interim order to continue.

Item no. 02

D-1/26/2025 M/s. Prehari Cyber Security and Facilities Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi East Present: Sh. Rajkumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. Sh. B.B. Pradhan, Ld. Counsel along with Sh. A.S. Negi, Authorized Representative for the Respondent. Order dated- 17.12.2025 Ld. counsel for the respondent has filed a reply to the appeal, a copy of which has been supplied to the proxy counsel for the appellant. The record further reveals that this Tribunal, vide order dated 18.09.2025, had granted an interim stay in favour of the appellant, subject to the condition of deposit of Rs. 10,90,507/- by way of FDR in favour of the Registrar, CGIT. However, the appellant has failed to comply with the said condition till date. The proxy counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant submits that a writ petition has been preferred against the order dated 18.09.2025 passed by this Tribunal, whereby the conditional stay was granted. However, no diary number or writ petition number has been furnished in support of the said submission. In these circumstances, it is presumed that the appellant has no intention to comply with the order dated 18.09.2025. Consequently, the interim stay granted in favour of the appellant stands vacated. The respondent is at liberty to execute the impugned order in accordance with law. Put up for filing of rejoinder, if any, on 21.01.2026. A copy of this order be sent to both parties via e-mail.

Item no. 03

D-1/36/2025 M/s. Anand & Company vs. APFC, Delhi Central Present: Sh. Rajkumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel along with Sh. A.S. Negi, Authorized Representative for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the appellant has filed a compliance report stating that the order passed by this Tribunal on 12.09.2025, whereby the appellant was granted stay of recovery subject to deposit of an amount of ₹40,79,979/- by way of FDR in favour of the Registrar, CGIT, has been duly complied with. In view of compliance of the said order, the interim stay granted in favour of the appellant has become absolute till final disposal of the appeal. Reply on behalf of the respondent has already been filed. Accordingly, the matter is listed for filing of rejoinder, if any, on 18.03.2026.

Item no. 04

62(4)2015 M/s. Sunil Healthcare Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi. Present: Sh. Rajkumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. None for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The record reveals that written notes of arguments on behalf of the appellant have already been filed. However, the respondent has not yet filed its written notes of arguments. It is further noted that the matter has come up on board after a long gap, the last effective date being 31.07.2023, and has been adjourned since then. Considering the above facts, the matter is listed for final arguments on 19.03.2026. In the meanwhile, notice be issued to the respondent, directing it to engage a new counsel and represent the matter.

Item no. 05

552(4)2015 M/s. Aria Hotels & Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi Present: Sh. Vinod Kumar, Authorized Representative for the appellant. Sh. Sanjay Aggarwal, Ms. Isha Sharma and Ms. Mahak Verma, Ld. Counsels for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The Authorised Representative for the appellant submits that the Ld. counsel for the appellant could not appear due to the unfortunate demise of his mother. It is further noted that the matter has come up on board after 24.11.2022. In view of the above, the matter is listed for final arguments on 19.03.2026.

Item no. 06

665(4)2015 M/s. Grand Chemical Works vs. APFC, Delhi (North) Present: None for the appellant. Sh. Sanjay Aggarwal, Ms. Isha Sharma and Ms. Mahak Verma, Ld. Counsels for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 Ld. counsel for the respondent has filed written notes of arguments, an additional copy of which has been placed on record. As and when the Ld. counsel for the appellant appears, the same be supplied to him. Accordingly, the matter is listed for final arguments on 19.03.2026. In the meanwhile, notice be issued to the appellant, directing it to appear and pursue the matter.

Item no. 07

927(4)2015 M/s. Mehta Offset Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi (North) Present: Sh. Gurmehar Singh, proxy counsel for the appellant. None for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The matter has come up on board after a long time, the last effective date being 12.03.2024. Moreover, none has appeared on behalf of the respondent today. Accordingly, the matter is listed for final arguments on 24.03.2026.

Item no. 08

1174(4)2015 Brajesh Kumar Thakur vs. RPFC, Delhi (South) Present: None for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The matter has come up on board after a long time, the last effective date being 23.03.2023. None has appeared on behalf of the appellant. Accordingly, notice be issued to the appellant through e- mail as well as by post. List the matter for final arguments on 24.03.2026.

Item no. 09

D-1/41/2018 M/s. Dabur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi (North) Present: Sh. Rajkumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel along with Sh. A.S. Negi, Authorized Representative for the Respondent. Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the appellant has filed written notes of arguments, a copy of which has been supplied to the Authorised Representative for the respondent. Accordingly, the matter is listed for final arguments on 24.03.2026.

Item no. 10

D-1/98/2019 M/s. Frontline (NCR) Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi(North)

Present: Sh. S.K. Khanna, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the respondent has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of the Ld. senior counsel. In view of the above request, the matter is adjourned to tomorrow, i.e., 18.12.2025, for final arguments.

Item no. 11

D-1/99/2019 M/s. Frontline (NCR) Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi(North) Present: Sh. S.K. Khanna, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the respondent has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of the Ld. senior counsel. In view of the above request, the matter is adjourned to tomorrow, i.e., 18.12.2025, for final arguments.

Item no. 12

D-1/100/2019 M/s. Frontline (NCR) Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi(North) Present: Sh. S.K. Khanna, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Deepika, proxy counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the respondent has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of the Ld. senior counsel. In view of the above request, the matter is adjourned to tomorrow, i.e., 18.12.2025, for final arguments.

Item no. 13

D-1/107/2019 M/s. Ex-Man Raghav Security Services Pvt. Ltd. vs. CBT, RPFC, Delhi (East) and 05 others Present: Sh. Rajiv Shukla, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Sh. Deepak Kumar, Authorized Representative for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the appellant has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of the Ld. senior counsel. In view of the above request, the matter is adjourned to 24.03.2026 for final arguments.

Item no. 14

D-1/03/2020 M/s. AXL Lighting Ltd. vs. APFC, Delhi (North) Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. Sh. Manu Parasar, Ld. Counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the appellant has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of his senior counsel. In view of the said request, the matter is adjourned to 18.03.2026 for final arguments.

Item no. 15

D-1/14/2020 M/s. Lighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd. vs. CBT through RPFC-I, Delhi (West) Present: Ms. Usha Nandini, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Santwana Aggarwal, Ld. Counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The Ld. Counsel for the appellant has submitted that another matter pertaining to the same establishment is listed on 22.12.2025 and requested that the present matter be also listed along with the said connected appeal. However, the Ld. Counsel for the respondent has objected to the said request, stating that she is not available on that date, and therefore, the matters be listed on some other date. Considering the above submissions, the matter is adjourned to 09.03.2026 for final arguments. The connected matter earlier listed on 22.12.2025 also stands deleted from that date and shall be listed along with the present matter on 09.03.2026. A copy of this order is placed in each of the files.

Item no. 16

D-1/33/2020 M/s. SPML Infra Ltd. vs. RPFC, Delhi (East) Present: None for the appellant. Ms. Deepika,proxy counsel along with Sh. Deepak Kumar, Authorized Representative for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The appellant has failed to appear despite issuance of notices. On 19.05.2025, the office was directed to inform the appellant about the proceedings, as the matter had come up on board after a long time. Thereafter, on 20.08.2025, the appellant again failed to appear and a notice was issued to them. However, despite due service of notice, the appellant has chosen not to appear. It appears that the appellant is not interested in pursuing the present appeal. In view of the above facts, the present appeal stands dismissed for want of prosecution. The respondent is at liberty to execute the impugned order. The office is directed to consign the record to the record room.

Item no. 17

D-1/42/2023 M/s. Ujjawal Enterprises vs. RPFC, Delhi North Present: Sh. Rajkumar, proxy counsel for the appellant. Ms. Santwana Aggarwal, Ld. Counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 The proxy counsel for the appellant has sought an adjournment on the ground of absence of the Ld. senior counsel. In view of the above request, the matter is adjourned to 09.01.2026 for final arguments.

Item no. 18

D-1/72/2024 M/s. Spice Jet Limited vs. APFC, Delhi West Present: Sh. Prakash Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Swati Surhatia, Ld. Counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 Ld. counsel for the appellant has sought further time to file the rejoinder. Earlier also, four weeks’ time was granted for the same; however, the rejoinder has not yet been filed. In the interest of justice, the appellant is granted one more opportunity of four weeks to file the rejoinder and supply an advance copy thereof to the opposite party. If the rejoinder is filed within the due time, the matter shall be listed for final arguments on 18.03.2026.

Item no. 20

D-1/79/2024 M/s. Spice Jet Limited vs. APFC, Delhi West. Present: Sh. Prakash Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the appellant. Ms. Swati Surhatia, Ld. Counsel for the Respondent.

Order dated- 17.12.2025 Ld. counsel for the appellant has sought further time to file the rejoinder. Earlier also, four weeks’ time was granted for the same; however, the rejoinder has not yet been filed. In the interest of justice, the appellant is granted one more opportunity of four weeks to file the rejoinder and supply an advance copy thereof to the opposite party. If the rejoinder is filed within the due time, the matter shall be listed for final arguments on 18.03.2026.