ORDER :

1. This petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India has been filed seeking the following relief(s) :-

(i) To issue a writ in the nature of Certiorari to quash the impugned order dated 29-12-2023 (Annexure P/1) in the interest of justice.

(ii) To issue a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the respondent authorities to reconsider the entire matter after affording the opportunity of hearing and the submissions put forthwith by the petitioner and pass speaking order.

(iii) To issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the appeal after condoning the delay in filing the appeal and direction may be issued to the appellate authorities to consider the appeal preferred by the petitioner.

(iv) Any other order/orders, direction/directions which deems fit and proper may also be passed.

(v) Award cost of the litigation to the petitioner.

2. It is submitted by Counsel for the Petitioner that by order dated 21-11-2022 passed under Section 45A of the Employees State Insurance Act (In short Act), the authorities had assessed the liability of the Petitioner to the tune of Rs. 7,95,218 towards default contribution. Thereafter, another order dated 26-4-