THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.6824 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is an Educational Institution and is covered by the provisions of the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (for short ‘the Act’). There was some default on the part of the petitioner in paying the contributions to its provident fund account. The orders of assessment were passed under Section 7 (a) of the Act. When the amount remained unpaid, demand notices were issued and it was followed by the recovery certificate, dated 11.03.2010, issued under Section 8(b) of the Act. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the same. Heard Sri Vinod Kumar Deshpande, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Sri R.N.Reddy, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Strenuous effort is made by the petitioner to impress upon the Court to interfere with the impugned orders. The fact, however, remains that the amount assessed against the petitioner became final and no legal or factual reason is stated as to how the petitioner can avoid payment. It is urged that the petitioner is undergoing financial difficulties and if adequate opportunity is given, it would clear the dues. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the petitioner shall be entitled to pay the amount covered by the impugned order in six monthly installments, payable on or before 7th of every month, commencing from April, 2010. In case the petitioner fails to pay the installments, as indicated, it shall be open to the respondents to enforce the order in its present form. If any amounts are paid, they shall be taken into account, before the installments are fixed. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25.03.2010. Note: Furnish C.C. in three days. (B/o) GJ