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HC slaps Rs.5 lakh costs against PF officials for harassing the employer.


In a recent Judgement nailing corruption, the Allahabad High Court has slapped a cost of Rs.5 lakhs against the Regional Provident Fund Authorities. While delivering this significant Judgement, Hon'ble Justice Mr Sudhir Agarwal  made clear that it would be open to the respondents to recover the amount of cost from the concerned officials who are responsible in prosecuting the above illegal and unauthorized proceedings after making such enquiry as provided in law.

Reference LLR Nov 12

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