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2 judgements
Supreme Court Refers to Larger Bench the Question Whether EPF Damages for Delayed PF Deposits Are Mandatory
The appeals arose from proceedings concerning the liability of successful resolution applicants to pay provident fund dues, including interest under Section 7Q and damages or penalty under Section 14B of the EPF & MP Act. The Supreme Court considered the effect of the EPF statutory first charge, the treatment of provident fund dues under insolvency proceedings, and the earlier decision in Horticulture Experiment Station Gonikoppal v. Regional Provident Fund Organisation, which held that damages under Section 14B were automatic upon delayed payment.
Kerala High Court Clarifies Pre-Deposit Requirement for Appeals Against EPF Damages
The Kerala High Court held that the 75% pre-deposit requirement under Section 7-O of the EPF Act applies only to appeals against provident fund dues determined under Section 7A, and not to appeals against damages imposed under Section 14B. However, the Tribunal may impose a reasonable deposit condition while granting a stay against recovery.