JUDGMENT

Krishna Rao, J. - In both the writ petition subject-matters are similar and accordingly a common order is passed.

2. The petitioners have filed the instant writ application challenging the orders passed by the Deputy Director, Regional Office, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Calcutta vide No. C/INS.V/41-3176-12 dated 9th February 2001.

3. The petitioner no.1 is a Company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 and is engaged in manufacturing of Jute Goods and Jute Products. The petitioner Company is covered under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (herein referred to as ESI Corporation) and the Code No. 41-3176-12 is allotted to the ESI Corporation.

4. On 25th May, 1992, the respondent no.1 had issued notice to the petitioner Company and demanded contribution on the overtime payment for the period from August, 1986 to December, 1988 amounting to Rs. 3,13,211/-.

5. On 24th March, 2000, the respondent no.1 issued had issued an order and imposed liability of Rs.2,91,075/- plus interest on account of overtime payment for the period from 8/86 to 12/88. Being aggrieved with the said order, the petitioners have preferred writ application before this Court being W