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The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner v. M/S Bombay Rayon Fashion Ltd.

Karnataka HC22 Jul 2026WP/21975/2021

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Karnataka HC (DB, D K Singh & T M Nadaf JJ., 22.07.2026) disposed WP No. 21975 of 2021 (L-PF) filed by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO Yelahanka under Articles 226 & 227 seeking quashing of CGIT-cum-Labour Court, Bangalore order dated 27.02.2020 in EPF/16/2018 (Annexure-A); respondent M/s Bombay Rayon Fashion Ltd in NCLT liquidation proceedings; petitioner's provident fund dues claim already filed and admitted before NCLT; petition disposed with liberty to pursue claim before NCLT; no merits adjudication; no precedents cited; no quantum awarded.

What did the court decide?

Liberty to the petitioner to pursue its claim before the NCLT. ¶38

The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Vs M/S… — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:37908-DB WP No. 21975 of 2021

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CNR: KAHC010453962021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 22^ND DAY OF JULY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF WRIT PETITION NO. 21975 OF 2021 (L-PF)

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BETWEEN:

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THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION REGIONAL OFFICE YELAHANKA NO.2, MARUTHI COMPLEX 1^ST 'A' MAIN HIG 'A' SECTOR YELAHANKA NEW TOWN BANGLAORE 560064

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. SARAVANA P., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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Digitally signed by VASANTHA KUMARY B K Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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M/S BOMBAY RAYON FASHION LTD KIADB APPARELS PARK NEAR RAILWAY STATION BENGALURU 561203 REP BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT

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…RESPONDENT

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(BY SRI. PREETHAM P.S., ADVOCATE)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO QUASHING THE ORDER DATED 27.02.2020 IN EPF/16/2018 (ANNEXURE-A)

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:37908-DB WP No. 21975 of 2021

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CNR: KAHC010453962021

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PASSED BY HON'BLE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNAL-CUM-LABOUR COURT, BANGALORE, ETC.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF

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ORAL ORDER

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH)

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Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits

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that the respondent - M/s. Bombay Rayon Fashions Limited, is before the National Company Law Tribunal (for brevity 'the NCLT' ) in liquidation proceedings.

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Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner - the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner has already filed the claim in respect of the provident fund dues from the respondent, before the NCLT and the same has been admitted.

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:37908-DB WP No. 21975 of 2021

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CNR: KAHC010453962021

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3. In view thereof, we dispose of this writ petition with

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liberty to the petitioner to pursue its claim before the NCLT.

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