JUDGMENT

Alok Aradhe, J. - In this writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner seeks a writ of certiorari for quashment of order dated 17.06.2020 passed by the Central Government Industrial Tribunal cum Labour Court. In order to appreciate the petitioner's grievance, relevant facts need mention, which are stated infra.

2. The respondent No. 1 is a proprietary concern, which is engaged in trading of granites. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (hereinafter referred to as 'the Commissioner' for short) sought contribution in respect of establishment/quarrying being carried on in Sy. No. 248 at Melamala, Chamrajanagar. In the year 1993, provident fund enforcement officer inspected the establishment and allotted PF Code No. BN/18088 to respondent No. 1. Thereafter, a show cause notice dated 24.02.1995 was issued to the respondent No. 1 for payment of Employees Provident Fund Contribution from May 1993 to January 1995. The respondent No. 1 filed a reply on 20.03.1995 in which, inter alia, it was stated that it is neither engaged in any quarrying activity nor has employed any employees. The respondent No. 1 further stated that PF Code number allotted t