M/S. GOETZE (INDIA) LTD. versus EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

M/S. GOETZE (INDIA) LTD. versus EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

Employer must pay statutory interest for delayed ESI contribution. No compromise, settlement, or stay can waive this liability, as statute does not provide for waiver of interest.

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Parties
Appellant: M/S. Goetze (India) Ltd.; Respondent: Employees State Insurance Corporation
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Dismissal of Writ Petition
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Employees State Insurance, Employer's Contribution, Interest on Delayed Payment, Waiver of Statutory Liabilities
Labour Law Employees State Insurance Employer's Contribution Interest on Delayed Payment Waiver of Statutory Liabilities

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Parties

M/S. Goetze (India) Ltd.

Appellant

Employees State Insurance Corporation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Dismissal of Writ Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether employer is liable for interest on delayed payment of ESI contribution
  2. 2 Whether compromise or settlement can waive statutory interest liability

Ratio Decidendi

Employer must pay statutory interest for delayed ESI contribution. No compromise, settlement, or stay can waive this liability, as statute does not provide for waiver of interest.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; no order as to costs