As Sahara contemplates the sale of 88 group properties to Adani for an undisclosed amount, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a notice to Adani seeking recovery of ₹1,567 crores.

The notice, addressed to the “Chairman and MD” of Adani Enterprises, highlights that multiple Sahara group companies have defaulted on PF contributions, with some dues dating back to 1982.

Under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, any entity acquiring assets of a company is responsible for clearing its PF dues. Accordingly, the notice states that these dues must either be settled before concluding the acquisition or the buyer must provide an undertaking to pay them post-acquisition.

The EPFO has directed Adani Group to acknowledge the outstanding dues of Sa

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