2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM CONT P No. 828 of 2026 S.Ulaganathan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M.Prasanna Kumar Chairman cum Managing Director, N.L.C.Limited, Neyveli 607 801 2. Samir Swarup, The Director/Human Resources (HR), NLC Limited, Neyveli 607801 3. A.anand Prabu The Assistant PF Commissioner (Accounts), Employee's Provident Organization, Sub Regional Officer, Trichy 620 008 ..Contemnor(s) Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act to initiate contempt proceedings against the respondents for not implementing and violating the orders of this Court dated 24.11.2022 made in W.P.No.33477 of 2016 and award suitable punishment as this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Adbul Wahab for M/s.K.V.Subramaniam Associatez For Contemnor(s): Mr.N.Nithianandam for R1 & 2 Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy for R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 ORDER The present contempt petition has been filed to initiate contempt proceedings against the respondents for not implementing the orders of this Court dated 24.11.2022 made in W.P.No.33477 of 2016. 2. Following orders are passed by this Court in Paragraph No.4 of the writ order, “4.In view of the facts and circumstances, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to verify the records pertaining to the petitioner's engagement and furnish the PF Statement which all are available, as expeditiously as possible. In respect of other details, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the PF authorities for getting details.” 3. With reference to the direction issued, 3rd respondent filed a counter affidavit stating as follows, “4. I submit that as per the Hon'ble Court order the respondents 1 and 2 were directed to verify the records pertaining to the petitioner's engagement and furnish the PF Statement which all are available, as expeditiously as possible. In respect of other details, the Petitioner is at liberty to approach the PF authorities for getting details. 5. I submit that in this regard, a legal notice dated 02.12.2024 has been received from https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 Petitioner's counsel stating that the petitioner has submitted letters dated 03.05.2023 and 30.08.2023 to 3rd Respondent office to provide the PF statement expeditiously. 6. Since the representations referred to in the notice was not available in this office, we requested our then Panel Counsel to contact the Petitioner's counsel and forwarded the copies to us. Accordingly, he contacted the Petitioner Counsel, got the copies and sent to us on 09.05.2025. 7. Immediately upon receipt of the said letter, the APFC(Accounts), EPFO, Regional Office-Trichy has forwarded the available details relating to EPF Account No.CB/TRY/43768/1228 vide letter no RO/CB /TRY/43768/1228/Accts/6(2)/2024-25 to the petitioner's address directly on 13.05.2025. 8. I submit that again another letter was forwarded to the Petitioner's Counsel Shri.M.A.Abdul Wahab, No.12-A, Brindavan Street, Mylapore, Chennai-4 through Speed Post on 16.05.2025. The details of the reply is furnished hereunder:- Member Name : S.Ulaganathan Father's Name : Sevagamurthy Date of Birth : 01.07.1960 Date of Joining : 01.08.1999 Date of Leaving : Not given https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 Further, the available member balance as on date is furnished below: Employee Share Employer Share Pension Share Opening Balance for 2024-2025 Rs.56,850/- Rs.37,343/- Rs.41,666/- 9. I submit further the Petitioner has been advised to submit Joint Declaration for creation of Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking of Aadhaar which are mandatory for Provident Fund Settlement.” 4. In view of the fact that details have been provided, no further adjudication is required. 5. Accordingly, the contempt petition is closed. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. Chairman cum Managing Director, N.L.C.Limited, Neyveli 607 801 2. The Director/Human Resources (HR), NLC Limited, Neyveli 607801 3. The Assistant PF Commissioner (Accounts), Employee's Provident Organization, Sub Regional Officer, Trichy 620 008 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3127 CONT P No. 828 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. GD CONT P No. 828 of 2026 24-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis