M/s.Achariya Educational Public Trust v. Recovery officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court writ petition (WP No. 23683 of 2026, decided 22-06-2026, K. Surender J.) - Achariya Educational Public Trust vs Recovery Officer, ESIC, Puducherry. Challenge to ESIC recovery demand notice dated 18.5.2026 for Rs.1,60,16,509/-. Liability conceded; relief sought was 60 EMIs on financial grounds. Held: petition disposed; payment directed in 36 equated monthly installments from July 2026; default permits respondent to proceed per law; no costs; WMP No.25650 of 2026 closed.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction permitting payment of the outstanding ESIC dues of Rs.1,60,16,509/- in 36 equated monthly installments starting from July 2026 (instead of the 60 sought); liberty to the respondent to proceed legally on any default; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.25650 of 2026) closed.