డైరెక్టర్ల నివేదిక Marg Projects and Infrastructure Ltd.
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 29th Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2022.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial results of the Company for the period ended 31st March 2022 is summarized as below:
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Year ended 31.03.2022 |
Year ended 31.03.2021 |
|
|
Income from Operations |
- |
- |
|
Non-operating Income |
- |
- |
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Total Income |
- |
- |
|
Expenditure |
5.58 |
16.87 |
|
Profit / (Loss) (before depreciation, Finance Costs and tax) ( EBIT) |
(5.58) |
(16.87) |
|
Finance Costs |
- |
- |
|
Depreciation |
1.04 |
9.37 |
|
Profit / (Loss) before Tax |
(5.58) |
(16.87) |
|
Provision for Income Tax |
- |
- |
|
Profit / (Loss) after Tax |
(5.58) |
(16.87) |
2. BUSINESS OPERATIONS OVERVIEW AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
During the period there is no revenue from the operation as there was no running projects in the company. Your Company envisages in taking up projects. Owing to adverse market conditions, your Company has not taken up any new contract during the period of review.
Your Company is looking to execute the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and/ or operation and management (O&M) aspects in near future.
There are no changes that occurred in the nature of business of the company during the financial year under review.
3. DIVIDEND
To conserve the resources, your Board do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
4. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Your Company does not have any subsidiary Companies.
5. FIXED DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
6. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mr. J.Mohan, Mr.N.Sivakumar and Mr. Selvapandi are the Directors of the Company.
7. a. BOARD MEETINGS AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 5 (Five) times on 29th June 2021, 13âh August 2021, 12th Nov 2021, 12th Feb 2022 &
24th March 2022.
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Name(s) of Director (s) |
Category/Status |
No. of Board Meetings held |
No. of Board Meetings Attended |
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Mr. Jambulingam Mohankumaramangam |
NED/ID/Member |
5 |
5 |
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Mr. Nathan Sivakumar |
NED/ID/Member |
5 |
5 |
|
Mr. Selvapandi |
NED/ NID / Chairperson |
5 |
5 |
In accordance with Clause VII of the Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 24th March, 2022.
The Annual General Meeting for Previous year was held on 30âh September 2021.
b. COMMUTES OF DIRECTORS
The Board has constituted three Committees of Directors as per the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013. Following are the committees of the Board:-
1. Audit Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprising of Two Independent Non executive Directors and One Non-Executive Non-Independent director. The composition, role, terms
of reference as well as power of the Audit Committee are in accordance with the Section 177 of The Act and Rules framed there under.
Composition of the Audit Committee and attendance of each member of the Committee are given below:
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Name(s) of Direc tor (s) |
Category/Status |
No. of Committee Meetings held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
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Mr. Jambulingam Mohankum ar amangam |
NED/ID/Member |
4 |
4 |
|
Mr. Nathan Sivakumar |
NED/ID/Member |
4 |
4 |
|
Mr. Selvapandi |
NED/NID/Chairperson |
4 |
4 |
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Committee presently consists of THREE Non- Executive Directors. The composition, role, terms of reference as well as power of the Audit Committee are in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of The Act and Rules framed there under.
Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is given below:
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Name(s) of Director (s) |
Category/Status |
No. of Committee Meetings held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
|
Mr. Jambulingam Mohankum aramangam |
NED/ID/Member |
1 |
1 |
|
Mr. Nathan Sivakumar |
NED/ID/Member |
1 |
1 |
|
Mr. Selvapandi |
NED/NID/Chairperson |
1 |
1 |
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Committee presently consists of THREE Non- Executive Directors. The composition, role, terms of reference as well as power of the Audit Committee are in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of The Act and Rules framed there under.
Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is given below:
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Name(s) of Director (s) |
Category/Status |
No. of Committee Meetings held |
No. of Meetings Attended |
|
Mr. Jambulingam Mohankum ar amangam |
NED/ID/Member |
4 |
4 |
|
Mr. Nathan Sivakumar |
NED/ID/Member |
4 |
4 |
|
Mr. Selvapandi |
NED/NID/Chairperson |
4 |
4 |
8. ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD
The Board has made a formal evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and individual directors as required under section 134(3) (p) of the Companies Act, 2013.
9. AUDIT RELATED MATTERS
A. Auditors
M/s. A R Krishnan & Associates., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.009805S), is the Statutory Auditors of the company.
The members of the Company at the 24th Annual General Meeting had appointed M/s. A R Krishnan & Associates., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.009805S), Chennai, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion of the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Company until the conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting. Further the same Auditors M/s. A R Krishnan 8s Associates., Chartered Accountants are proposed to be appointed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their second term for 5 years and to hold office till the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting.
B. Secretarial Auditor
The Board had appointed Mrs. Brinda Amarnath, Company Secretary in Whole-time Practice to carry out the Secretarial Audit under the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed to this report as ââAnnexure Câ.
C. COST AUDITOR AND COST AUDIT REPORT
Your company does not come under the ambit of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence the appointment of cost auditor and cost audit report does not apply to the company.
10. POLICY AND OTHER MATTERS
A. Declarations by Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received declaration from the Independent Director confirming that he fulfill the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
B. Annual Return
Annual Return is available at the website of the Company http://www.margprojects.com/.
C. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments
During the year, Company has not granted any loan or made investment or issued guarantees.
D. Related Party Transactions
During the year, Company has not entered into any related party transactions parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188. Further, no disclosure is required to be made in AOC-2 and hence same is not attached with the report.
E. Code of Conduct
As prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a declaration signed by the Director affirming compliance with the Code of Conduct by the Directors and senior management personnel of the Company for the financial year 2021-22 forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
11. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
3. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except ESOS referred to in this Report.
12. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2022, your Directors hereby confirmed that:
i. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2022, the applicable accounting standard has been followed and there were no material departures;
ii. The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss account of the Company for the year;
iii. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The directors had prepared annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2022 on a âgoing concern basisâ;
v. The directors had devised proper systems, internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and have been operating effectively; and
vi. The systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
13. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON EVERY QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARK OR DISCLAIMER BY THE STATUTORY AUDITORS & SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
The Directors submit their explanation to the observations made by the Auditors in their report for the FY21-22. The relevant para nos. of the report and reply are as under:
a) Auditors Remarks: The Company did not obtain / receive statements, balance confirmation for some of the current and other accounts maintained with various banks.
Managements Reply: The company''s bank accounts were attached by Income Tax Investigation Wing during search conducted at the various premises/sites of the company in Financial Year 2017-2018. The company is in the process of lifting the bank attachment and few attachments are in legal process. No changes has taken place in the bank balance it remain same as earlier years. The Company will obtain balance confirmation for the current account maintained with the Bank at the earliest.
b) Auditors Remarks: The Company didnât obtain/receive Confirmation for most of the customers/creditors, Loans and Advances and other parties for the balances as on 31st March, 2022. Hence, we could not obtain external confirmations as required in SA - 505, Standards on Auditing and are unable to comment on adjustments or disclosures, if any, that may arise.
Managements Reply: Loans and Advances were extended to related parties and the company is in the process of obtaining balance confirmation. The Company will obtain balance confirmation for the Loans and Advances at the earliest.
c) Auditors Remarks: The company has not recognized interest income for the year ended 31st March, 2022 on loans, which in our opinion, the company has not followed accrual system of accounting and disclosure of accounting policy is not in accordance with Ind AS -1 Presentation of Financial Statement to this extent. Consequently, the loss for the year ended 31st March, 2022 are overstated by Rs. 11.45 Lakhs, Other Equity and Financial Assets as on 31st March, 2022 are understated by the same amount.
Managements Reply: The interest income corresponds to loans and Advances extended by the company to related party, due to depressed market condition and stressed financial situation in the group company, the company felt it''s prudent not to charge interest on loan and advance given by the company.
d) Auditors Remarks: Attention to Note no. 5 to the financial results, regarding the Company''s non-current investment (including deemed investment) (unquoted Equity Shares) aggregating 164.80 Lakhs as at 31 March 2022. The Company has not carried out fair valuation of this investment as required by Ind AS 109 âFinancial Instrumentâ. In the absence of fair valuation of unquoted Equity Shares in Subsidiaries, we are unable to comment on the impact if any, on this investment as at March 31, 2022.
Managements Reply: The management as part of its strategy invests in Equity Shares of its group company which are asset based holding substantial real estate property in prime location capable of substantive earning potential by way of renting/leasing, hence the management is confident of the investment value in the company
e) Auditors Remarks: We draw your attention to Note no. 6 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements, the Company has not impaired in respect of advances given to some parties, amounting Rs.1385 Lakhs as required by Ind AS 36 âImpairment of Assetsâ.
Managements Reply: The advance are given by the company to its related party, due to down turn faced by group company in depressed market situation , the management is in discussion with them to recover those advance in staggered manner.
f) Auditors Remarks: The Company didnât produce documents evidencing its investments having a carrying cost of Rs. 106.30 lakhs, except confirmation of the shareholding by such investee companies.
Managements Reply: The share certificate of companies investment in Marg realities have been seized by Income Tax authorities during the raid conducted in the year 2017 in connection with search conducted in the premise of the company. Subsequently due to the proceedings initiated against the company in prevention of benami transactions act. The matter is in sub judice as our appeal is still pending before the relevant authority.
REPLY TO THE OBSERVATIONS OF THE SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT
REFER PARAGRAPH (QUALIFIED OPINION) OF THE SECRETARIAL AUDITOR REPORT:
a) In respect of delay in filing with Stock Exchange: Due to absence of manpower in secretarial department due to the difficulties faced during break down of COVID-19 in second wave in 2021. The company has addressed the issue to regularize the compliance.
b) In respect of proper Performance Evaluation Criteria of Independent Directors as per the PART D of Schedule II of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and as prescribed under the Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (LODR): The Company is in the process of evaluating performance criteria of Independent Directors and it will be implemented.
c) In respect of delay in filing of quarterly and annual compliances with BSE: The delay in the filing will be avoided and all the periodic and event based filing will be streamlined to avoid delay.
d) In respect of notice received from BSE for delisting of shares : The company is taking all steps to for removal of trading suspension.
14. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year, none of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration, which in aggregate exceeded the limits fixed under as prescribed in the Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The prescribed particulars of Employees as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 for the year 2021-22 is not required to annexed (Refer Annexure D) to the Directors report as no directors are in receipt of any remuneration from the company.
15. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company enjoyed cordial industrial relations with the employees and workers at all project sites.
16. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
Your Company has taken adequate measures to conserve energy and the Company believes that productivity from all its workforces can be achieved with interface of latest technology.
Your Company is not an industrial undertaking in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with Companies Rule 8(3) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and hence, particulars regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and adaptation are not applicable and hence the same are not provided.
There are no Foreign Exchange earnings or outgo during the financial year 2021-22.
17. THE MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, forms part of this annual report is provided in a separate section as Annexure A as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation,2015.
18. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para C, D and E of Schedule V, shall not apply in respect of the listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding rupees ten crore and net worth not exceeding rupees twenty five crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year. At present, the Company is not required to comply with Corporate Governance regulations as per SEBI LODR as none of the above referred limits have been triggered as mentioned in âAnnexure-Bâ.
19. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism to promote ethical behavior in all its business activities and has in place a mechanism for employees to report any genuine grievances, illegal, unethical behavior, suspected fraud or violation of laws, rules and regulation or conduct to the Chief Vigilance Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Policy also provides for adequate protection to the whistle blower against victimization or discriminatory practices.
20. REPORTING OF FRAUD
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under section 143 (12) and rules made there under either to the Company or the Central Government.
21. DISCLOSURES UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OE WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company believes in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual and endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
During the year under review, your company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation to all stakeholders - Clients, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central and State Governments, the Company''s valued investors and all other business partners for their continued cooperation and excellent support received during the year.
Your Directors recognize and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
J. Mohan N. Sivakumar
Director Director
Place: Chennai
Date: 5th September 2022
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 22nd Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2015.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial results of the Company for the period ended 31st March 2015 is summarized as below:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Year ended Year ended Description 31.03.2015 31.03.2014
Income from Operations - 11.12
Non-operating Income - 20.14
Total Income - 31.26
Expenditure 36.80 84.65
Gross Profit /(Loss) (before depreciation,
Finance Costs and tax) (36.80) (53.39)
Finance Costs 0.04 -
Depreciation 59.99 43.96
Profit / (Loss) before Tax (87.63) (97.35)
Provision for Income Tax (7.91) 1.67
Profit / (Loss) after Tax (80.18) (99.02)
Brought Forward Profit - 1147.16
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet - 1048.14
2. BUSINESS OPERATIONS OVERVIEW AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
There is no income for the company in this year compared to 11.12 lacs in the previous year. The general market conditions and high input cost is the main reason for such fall in the turnover. Your Company envisages in taking up diversified projects. Owing to adverse market conditions, your Company has not taken up any new contract during the period of review. However, the Company has utilised the assets and equipments by giving them on hire. Your Company is willing to execute the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and management (O&M) aspects. In near future, MPIL will develop a rich, in-house expertise in both EPC and O&M verticals. This experience helps the Company to manage the entire tolling and maintenance functions during operations phase. Further, the Board is taking up steps to take up more projects in near future.
3. DIVIDEND
Due to losses incurred by the company, your Board do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
4. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Your Company does not have any subsidiary Companies.
5. FIXED DEPOSITS
During the year, your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
6. DIRECTORS
Mr. G.Srinivasa Reddy, Director retires at this Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
Mr. Abdul Hakeem, Director has resigned from the Directorship of the Company w.e.f. 30th April 2015. The Board placed on record its appreciation for the services provided by him during the tenure of his office as Director of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the company, Mr. S Chandrashekaran who was appointed as an Additional Director (Non Executive - Independent) of the company w.e.f 30.09.2014 and who holds office upto the ensuing Annual General Meeting and in respect of whom the company has received requisite notice under section 160 of Companies Act 2013 in writing from a member proposing Mr. S Chandrashekaran as director of the company be and is hereby appointed as independent director of the company to hold office for period of 5 years.
As per Section 149(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Independent Director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the Board of a company, but shall be eligible for reappointment by passing of special resolution in the company and disclosure of such appointment shall be made in the Board's report. However they shall not be considered for director liable to retire by rotation.
In pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Agreement Mrs. Jayashri Samal, BA. LLB., has been appointed as a Woman Director w.e.f 20.03.2015 and her appointment will be regularized at the ensuing Annual General Meeting subject to the approval of the shareholders.
7. MEETINGS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 5 times. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on February 12, 2015.
8. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (p) read with Articles VII and VIII of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board is of opinion that a system for performance evaluation of itself and its committees would be established very soon. As contemplated by the Act, the independent directors at a meeting conducted a review of the performance of the Chairman after taking into account the views of the non-executive members of the Board.
9. AUDIT RELATED MATTERS
A. AUDITORS
M/s. K Ramkumar & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai, Statutory Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and offer themselves for re-appointment from the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting held thereafter as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, subject to ratification of the appointment by the members at every AGM held after the ensuing AGM. The Company has received their Consent Letter to the effect that their re-appointment if made, would be within the prescribed limits under Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board had appointed M/s Satyaki Praharaj & Associates, Company Secretaries in Whole-time Practice to carry out the Secretarial Audit under the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed to this report as Annexure A.
10. POLICY AND OTHER MATTERS
A. DECLARATIONS BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfill the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
B. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year 2014-15 is provided in Annexure B to this report.
C. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In accordance with the requirements of the Listing Agreement, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report titled as Management Report is presented in a separate section of the Annual Report.
D. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company has not taken any loan from Banks & Financial Institutions etc..
E. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The company does not have Subsidiary Companies and it has not entered any related party transactions with Group Companies.
11. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2015, Your Directors hereby confirmed that;
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2015, the applicable accounting standards has been followed and there were no material departures;
ii) They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss account of the Company for the year under review;
iii) They have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) They have prepared Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2015 on a "going concern basis".
v) They had devised proper systems, internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and have been operating effectively.
vi) The systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
Reply to the Observation of the Auditor made in Auditors' Report
In respect of the Auditors' observation in para iv of the Annexure to the Auditors' Report with regard to internal audit system, the Company due to financial constraints could not appoint an Internal Auditor. However, in the management perspective, the procedures and methods followed and the inspections carried out by the management at regular intervals.
Point 7(a) of Annexure to the Auditors' report:
The delay in the payment of Provident fund, Income Tax, and other statutory dues were due to lower cash inflows from the existing projects and the company is arranging to make the payments shortly.
Reply to the observations made in Secretarial Auditor Report
a) The Company has filed the DIR-12 with Registrar of Companies upon her appointment and communicated the same to the stock exchange.
b) The Company will appoint Key Managerial Persons shortly.
c) The Company will file the Annual Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2013-2014 with Registrar of Companies shortly.
12. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year, none of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration, which in aggregate exceeded the limits fixed under as prescribed in the Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The prescribed particulars of Employees as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 for the year 2014-15 is not required to annexed to the Directors report as no directors are in receipt of any remuneration from the company.
13. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year, there was no increase in manpower due to the adverse market condition and slowdown in company's business.
14. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
Your Company has taken adequate measures to conserve energy and the Company believes that productivity from all its workforces can be achieved with interface of latest technology.
Your Company is not an industrial undertaking in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with Companies Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and hence, particulars regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and adaptation are not applicable and hence the same are not provided.
There are no Foreign Exchange earnings or outgo during the financial year 2014-15.
15. THE MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report for the year ended under review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements is presented in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
16. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities Exchange Board of India's, Corporate Governance practices and have implemented all the stipulations prescribed. Report on Corporate Governance as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement has been provided in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
17. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism to promote ethical behaviour in all its business activities and has in place a mechanism for employees to report any genuine grievances, illegal, unethical behaviour, suspected fraud or violation of laws, rules and regulation or conduct to the Chief Vigilance Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Policy also provides for adequate protection to the whistle blower against victimization or discriminatory practices.
18. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
a) Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation to all stakeholders - Clients, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central and State Governments, the Company's valued investors and all other business partners for their continued cooperation and excellent support received during the year.
b) Currently, Infrastructure/Real Estate Market is facing hurdles due to various reasons which also have an impact on our company. Complying to the payments and maintenance of records under Labour laws is the top most priority of our Company. Based on the stabilization of the Cash flow, the payments will be streamlined
Your Directors recognize and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
G Srinivasa Reddy S. Chandrashekaran Director Director
Place: Chennai Date: 30th May 2015
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 21 "Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of your Company for the year ended 31 st March 2014.
Financial Highlights
The financial results of the Company for the period ended 31 st March 2014 is summarized as below:
(Rs in lakhs) Year Ended Year Ended Description 31.03.2014 31.03.2013
Income from Operations 11.12 66.49
Non-operating Income 20.14 46.64
Total Income 31.26 113.13
Expenditure 84.65 34.27
Gross Profit / (Loss) (before (53.39) 78.86
depreciation, Finance Costs and tax)
Finance Costs - 0.15
Depreciation 43.96 54.13
Profit /(Loss) before Tax (97.35) 24.58
Provision for Income Tax 1.67 4.17
Profit/(Loss) after Tax (99.02) 20.41
Brought Forward Profit 1,147.16 1,126.75
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 1,048.14 1,147.16
Business Operations Overview and Future Prospects
The income from operation of the Company has reduced to Rs.11.12 lacs from Rs.66.49 lacs in the previous year. The general market conditions and high input cost is the main reason for such fall in the turnover. Your Directors envisages in taking up diversified projects. Owing to adverse market conditions, your Company has not taken up any new contract during the period of review. However, the Company has utilised the assets and equipments by giving them on hire. Your Company is willing to execute the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and management (O&M) aspects. In near future, MPIL will develop a rich, in-house expertise in both EPC and O&M verticals. This experience helps the Company to manage the entire tolling and maintenance functions during operations phase. Further, the Board is taking up steps to take up more projects in near future.
Dividend
Owing to the loss incurred; your Board do not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
Subsidiary Companies
Your Company does not have any subsidiary Company.
Fixed Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
Directors
Mr. G Srinivasa Reddy, Director retires at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
Auditors
M/s K Ramkumar & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Auditors of the Company hold office upto the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and have given their consent for re-appointment. Company has received a certificate under Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 from the retiring auditors regarding their eligibility for reappointment as the Company''s Aud itors for the year 2014-15.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, the Directors hereby by confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year 2013-14, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies in consultation with the statutory auditors and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Reply to the Observation of the Auditor made in Auditors'' Report
In respect of the Auditors'' observation in para vii of the Annexure to the Auditors'' Report with regard to internal audit system, your board explains that the Company due to financial constraints could not appoint an Internal Auditor. However, the management has followed the procedures and methods of Internal Audit and the inspections carried out by the management at regular intervals.
Particulars of Employees
None of the employees of the Company were in receipt of remuneration, which in aggregate exceeded the limits fixed under sub-section (2A) of
Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Rules made thereon under Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975 fortheyear2013-14.
Industrial Relations
During the year there was no increase in manpower due to the adverse market condition and slowdown in company''s business.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Your company is not an industrial undertaking. Accordingly, particulars with regard to conservation of energy and technology absorption and adaptation required to be given under these heads in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1 )(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not applicable.
There are no Foreign Exchange earnings or outgo during the financial year 2013-14.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year ended under review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements is presented in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities Exchange Board of India''s, Corporate Governance practices and have implemented all the stipulations prescribed. Report on Corporate Governance as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement has been provided in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation to all stakeholders - Clients, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central and State Governments, the Company''s valued investors and all other business partners for their continued cooperation and excellent support received during the year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
G. Srinivasa Reddy M. Abdul Hakeem Director Director
Place: Chennai Date : 30th May2014
Financial Highlights
The financial results of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2010 is summarized as below;
(Rs In Lakhs)
Year ended Year ended Particulars 31.03.2010 31.03.2009
Income from Operations 7387.99 1769.15
Non-operating Income 45.03 150.99
Total Income 7433.02 1920.14
Expenditure 7019.12 1718.56
Gross Profit (Loss)
(before depreciation, interest and tax) 413.90 201.58
Interests Finance Charges 30.05 2.90
Depreciation 55.73 0.41
Profit (Loss) before Tax 328.12 198.27
Tax Expenses 62.39 25.79
Profit (Loss) after Tax 265.73 172.48
Brought Forward Profit (Loss) 807.61 635.13
Balance Carried to Balance
Sheet 1073.34 807.61
Business Operations Overview and Future Prospects
The effect of Global Financial Crisis of September 2008 had its impact on most economies of the world upto first half of 2009. There was sign of recovery in the second half after the launch of stimulus package in the USA. A large domestic market, resilient central bank and the policy of steady and gradual liberalisation of capital account helped India in the faster mitigation of the adverse impact of global recession. Increase in plan expenditure, reduction in taxes and sector specific measures have helped India to soften the impact of global financial crisis.
Your Company has leveraged the opportunities available and smoothly sailed through the bad phase of the economy. Your Company is executing the contracts it has bagged. The Directors envisage further growth in the Company and expect to get more projects in coming future.
Dividend
The Board could not recommend any dividend for the year under review in order to build reserves for the future.
Opportunities and Challenges
The Company is successfully carrying out operations in constructions, projects and Infrastructure development. The Company is bidding for new projects in diversified sectors. The present economic situation has created fierce competition.
Fixed Deposits
The Company has not accepted any Deposit from Public during the period.
Directors
During the year Mr. Gouri Shanker Mishra, Director retires at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, the Directors hereby by confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year 2009-10, the applicable Ac- counting Standards have been followed and that there are no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies in consultation with the statutory auditors and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Auditors
M/s K Ramkumar & Co, Chartered Accountants the Auditors of the Company holds office upto the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and has given their consent for re- appointment. Company has received a certificate under Section 224(1 B) from the retiring auditors regarding their eligibility for re-appointment as the Companys Auditors for the year 2010-11.
Particulars of Employees
Information in accordance with the provisions of Sec.217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read along with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975 as amended, forms part of this Directors Report. However, as per provisions of Sec.219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, the annual report and accounts excluding the aforesaid information are being sent to the shareholders of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company for the same.
Industrial Relations
Your Company enjoyed cordial industrial relations with workers at all project sites and with the employees. Management appreciates the employees for their dedicated services to the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Your company is not an industrial undertaking. Accordingly, particulars with regard to conservation of energy and technology absorption and
adaptation required to be given under these heads in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1 )(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not applicable.
There is no Foreign Exchange earning or outgo during the financial year 2009-10.
Corporate Governance
Your Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities Exchange Board of Indias Corporate Governance practices and have implemented all the stipulations prescribed. Report on Corporate Governance as provided in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement has been provided in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report for the year ended under review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements is presented in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers and Members during the year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
G S Reddy M Abdul Hakkeem
Wholetime Director Director
Place: Chennai
Date : 29th May 2010
Financial Highlights
The financial results of the Company for the year ended 31s1 March 2009 is summarized as below;
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year ended Year ended 31.03.2009 31.03.2008
Income from Operations 1769.15 22.47
Non-Operating Income 150.99 962.78
Total Income 1920.14 985.25
Expenditure 1718.55 48.62 Gross Profit (Loss)
(Before Depreciation, Interest and Tax) 201.58 936.63
Interest & Finance Charges 2.90 9.00 Depreciation 0.41 -
Profit (Loss) before Tax 198.27 936.54
Provision for Income Tax 22.55 117.01
Profit (Loss) after Tax 172.48 819.52
Brought Forward Profit (Loss) 635.13 (184.38)
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 807.61 635.13
Revocation of Suspension
You would be happy to note that Bombay Stock Exchange Limited has revoked the suspension in trading of security vide their notification dated 23rd March 2009. The trading in Shares of your Company has resumed at Bombay Stock Exchange Limited from 27th March 2009.
Non Banking Non Financial Company (NBNFC)
Your Directors are delighted to inform you that your Company has been converted to NBNFC. Pursuant to taking up of new business objects, your Company had requested Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to convert it as NBNFC for freedom of operation. RBI has accordingly categorized the Company as NBNFC.
Business Operations Overview and Future Prospects
The year 2008-09 turned out to be a good year and your Company has achieved significant
growth in its operation. The Company has focused on construction and contract execution. The Company is also looking for the other options available including acquisition of the properties for development.
Delisting of Shares
Company has taken steps for delisting of shares at Hyderabad Stock Exchange Limited, Bangalore Stock Exchange Limited and Coimbatore Stock Exchange Limited as per the approval of shareholders in last AGM. The equity shares would continue to be listed at Bombay and Madras Stock Exchange.
Dividend
With a view to build reserves for the future, your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current financial year.
Opportunities and Challenges
The Company is successfully carrying out operations in constructions, projects and infrastructure development. The Company is taking steps to procure new projects. The present economic situation has created fierce competition. Your Company is trying to create better operational efficiencies to improve its financial performance.
Fixed Deposits
The Company has not accepted any Deposit from Public during the period.
Directors
Mr. M Abdul Hakkeem, Director retires at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
During the year Mr. Gouri Shanker Mishra and Mr. SudhirNShenoy were appointed by the Board as Additional Director and also confirmed as regular Director by the Shareholders at the last Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2008. A brief profile of all the directors is provided in the corporate Governance Report.
During the year Mr. G. Ravishankar Reddy resigned from the Board and the Board appreciated the contribution made by him during his tenure as Director.
Directors Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, the Directors hereby confirm that;
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2009, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and that there are no material departures.
ii. they have selected such accounting policies in consultation with the statutory auditors and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year.
iii. They have taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis.
Auditors
M/s. K.Ramkumar&Co., Chartered Accountants, the Auditors of the Company hold office upto the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. They have expressed their willingness to continue their services as Auditors of the Company, if they are re-appointed by the Company. The Company has received a certificate under section 224(1 B) from the retiring auditors regarding their eligibility for re- appointment as the Companys Auditors for the year 2009-10.
Particulars of Employees
Particulars of employees of the Company who were in receipt of remuneration which in aggregate exceed the limit fixed under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act 1956 read along with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975, is separately provided in Annexure 1.
Industrial Relations
Your Company enjoyed cordial industrial relationship with workers at all project sites and
with the employees. Management appreciates the employees for their dedicated services to the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Your Company is not an industrial undertaking. Accordingly, particulars with regard to conservation of energy and technology absorption and adaptation required to be given under these heads in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 are not applicable.
There is no Foreign Exchange earning or outgo during the financial year 2008-09.
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report for the year ended under review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is presented in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
Corporate Governance
Your Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities Exchange Board of Indias Corporate Governance practices and have implemented all the stipulations prescribed. Report on Corporate Governance as provided in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement has been provided in a separate section forming part of the Directors Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their grateful appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers and Members during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
G S Reddy M Abdul Hakkeem Whole Time Director Director
Place : Chennai Date : 31st July 2009
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