(1.) The appellant in both these appeals is the same partnership firm. They challenge the separate orders dated 29.7.1996 passed by the Employees' Insurance Court, Palakkad in IC Nos. 74/94 and 77/94 in these appeals. MFA No. 1517/96 is filed challenging the order passed in IC No. 74/94 and MFA No. 1537/96 is filed challenging the order passed in IC No. 77/94. Since the issues involved in both these appeals are identical, they are heard and disposed of by this common judgment.
(2.) The respondent - ESI Corporation demanded from the appellant for ESI contribution of Rs. 2607/- on the amount of Rs. 35,947/- which was booked in the account books of the appellant under the head 'productivity incentive' for the period 4/90 to 3/92. The appellant challenged that order before the EI Court, Alappuzha in IC No. 92/93.
(3.) The respondent ESI Corporation also demanded for ESI contribution of Rs. 3,198 on the amount of Rs. 57.900/- which was booked in the account books under the head 'production incentive bonus' for the period from 4/92 to 12/92. The appellant challenged that order before the EI Court Alappuzha in IC No. 34/93.