Mar 31, 2014
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of NEPC AGRO FOODS LIMITED
as on 31st March, 2014 and also the Profit & Loss Account and the Cash
Flow Statement of the Company for the year ended on that date annexed
thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company''s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit.
1. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by the management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditors'' Report) Order. 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A) of
Section 227 of the Companies Act. 1956. we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraph 4 and 5 of the said
order to the extent applicable.
3. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph (2)
above, we report that:
a. We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the
best our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purposes of our
audit:
b. In our opinion, the company has kept proper books of accounts as
required by law so far as appears from our examination of the books.
c. The Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss account. Cash flow statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the Books of account.
d. In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss account and
Cash Flow statement dealt with by this report comply with the
accounting standards referred to in sub-section 3 (C) of Section 211 of
the Companies Act, 1956 to the extent made mandatory, subject to what
is stated in para vi(e). vi(i) below.
e. Based on the written representations received from the directors and
taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of the
directors are disqualified as on 31s1 March 2014 from being appointed
as directors in terms of clause (g) of sub-section I of Section 274 of
the Companies Act 1956.
4. Attention of the members is invited to the following notes which
have been explained in Note 10 - Significant Accounting Policies and
Notes on Accounts.
a) Note II.2 & 2.1 - regarding pending confirmation and
reconciliations, if any, in respect of secured and unsecured loans,
sundry debtors, loans and advances, certain book balances, deposits and
current liabilities;
b) Note No.11.4 - regarding non-recognition of permanent diminution in
the book value of investments, amount unascertainable, in the absence
of value indicators in respect of the said investments;
c) Note No.II.5.1 - regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain debtors considered doubtful of recovery amounting to Rs. 131.61
lacs - Gross (Previous year 131.61 lacs) since the management is
hopeful of their full recovery;
d) Note No.II.5.2 - regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain loans & Advances considered doubtful of recovery amounting to
Rs. 1664.91 lacs (previous year - Rs. 1682.92 lacs) since the
management is hopeful of their full recovery;
e) Note No.11.8 - regarding non-provision of retirement benefits in the
financial statements on accrual basis which is in contravention with
the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 15 - Accounting for
retirement benefits - amount unascertainable (Previous year - amount
unascertainable);
f) Note No.11.9-regarding non-disclosure of the requirements stipulated
in Accounting Standard 17 - Segmental reporting issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India;
g) Note No. II. 10 - regarding provision of depreciation on the fixed
assets of the Company;
h) Note No.II. 11 - regarding non-provision of Interest, penal interest
etc on Secured and Unsecured Loans resulting in under statement of
expenses for the year and the Secured and Unsecured Loans -Amount
unascertainable (Previous year - amount unascertainable);
i) Note No.II. 13 - regarding non recognition of Impairment of Assets
even though the conditions of the same exists which is in contravention
with the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 28 - Impairment
of Assets issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
resulting in over statement of Fixed Assets and over statement of
Profits for the year-Amount unascertainable;
5. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said accounts subject to what is
stated in paragraph 4 above having consequential impact (presently
unascertainable) on the profit for the year, accumulated losses,
investments, fixed assets, loans and net current assets of the Company
and read together with other Significant Accounting Policies and other
Notes thereon given in Note 19. give the information as required by the
Companies Act. 1956, in the manner so required and give a true and fair
view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in
India;
a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31s1 March 2014;
b) in case of the Profit & Loss Account, of the Profit of the Company
for the year ended on 31st March 2014;
c) In the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
Annexure to the Auditor''s Report
(as referred to in Paragraph 3 of the Auditor''s Report of even date)
In terms of the information and explanation given to us and the books
and records examined by us and on the basis of such checks, as we
considered appropriate, we further report as under:-
1. In respect of its fixed assets:
a) The company has maintained proper records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
b) In our opinion, the company has not disposed off substantial part of
fixed assets during the year,
2. In respect of inventories
a) As there is no Stock , hence this clause is not applicable.
3. (i) As per the records verified by us, the Company has not taken
interest-free loans Secured or Unsecured from the parties covered in
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(ii) The Company has not granted interest-free advances to any of the
related parties covered in the register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act 1956.
b) The Terms & Conditions of such loans / advances are, in our opinion,
prima facie, not prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
c) In the absence of schedule for the repayment of the said advances,
the regularity of the repayment of the same cannot be commented upon.
d) Based on the information / explanation given to us, there were no
transactions involving purchase or sale of goods or provision of
services during the year which aggregate to Rs.5 lakhs or above,
entered into with parties listed in the register maintained under
Section 301 of the Companies Act 1956 during the year under review.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us. there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the company and nature of its business
for the purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for sale of goods.
During the course of audit, we have not observed any continuing failure
to correct major weakness in internal control.
5. The company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
6. In our opinion, internal audit system of the company is commensurate
with its size and nature of business.
7. We have carried out a limited review of the books of accounts and
cost records maintained by the company, pursuant to the rules made by
the Central government for maintenance of cost records under Section
209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act 1956 and we are of the opinion that
prima facie the prescribed accounts and records were maintained. We
have not made a detailed examination of the same.
8. According to the information and explanations given to us there are
undisputed statutory dues payable in respect of Provident Fund.
Employees State Insurance. Customs duty. Excise duty. Income tax.
Sales tax. Wealth Tax. Cess which are outstanding for a period of more
than 6 months from the date they became payable.
Following are the details of disputed statutory dues which have not
been deposited on account of desputes as listed below:
AMOUNT
Name of the Statue Nature (IN LAKHS) Period
Provident Fund Act Provident Fund 163.37 Various Period
TNGST Sales Tax 4.00 Various Period
Gratuity Gratuity 146.00 Various Period
Income Tax Income Tax 242.76 Various Period
9. The Company has accumulated losses as on 31st March 2014 which are
not more than fifty percent of the net worth.
10. The Company has defaulted in repayment of dues to financial
institutions and Banks.
The overdue amounts as per the books of accounts produced before us and
the year of default as per the details made available to us by the
Company are as follows:
a) Financial Institutions : 4058.87 Lakhs Ranging from 4 to 10 years
11. The company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of
securities by way of pledge of shares and other securities.
12. The company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/mutual benefit fund
society. Therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiii) of the Order are
not applicable to the company.
13. The company is not dealing in or trading in shares and securities
and other investments. Accordingly the provisions of Clause 4 (xiv) of
the Order are not applicable to the company.
14. According to the information given to us, the company has not given
guarantees for loans taken by others from Banks and other Financial
Institutions.
15. The company has not raised any new term loans during the year.
16. According to the information and explanations given to us, no funds
raised on short-term basis have been used for long-term investments or
vice-versa during the year.
17. The company has not made preferential allotment of shares during
the year to parties and companies covered in the register maintained
under Section 301 of the Companies Act 1956.
18. The company has not issued any debentures and hence the provisions
of Clause 4 (xix)of the Order are not applicable to the company.
19. The company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year.
20. To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the company
has been noticed or reported during the course of our audit.
For M.Dinesh Kumar & Co.,
Chartered Accountant
M.Dinesh Kumar
Membership No: 222084
Place : Chennai
Date : 30-07-2014
Mar 31, 2010
We have audited the attached Balance sheet of NEPC Agro Foods Limited
As on 31st March 2010 and also the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash
Flow Statement of the Company for the year ended on that date annexed
thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company''s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial based on our audit
1. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub section 4A of
section 227 of the Companies Act 1956, we annex hereto a statement on
the matters specified in Para 4 & 5 of the said Order to the extent
applicable to the Company during the period.
3. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in Para 2
above, we report that:
i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
ii) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been maintained by the Company in respect of all material transactions
so far as appears from our examination of those books;
iii) The balance sheet profit and loss account and cash flow statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
iv) In our opinion, the balance sheet profit and loss account and the
cash flow statement comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in
sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act 1956 to the extent
made mandatory, subject to what is stated in para vi (e), vi (i) below;
v) On the basis of written representations received from the directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
directors is disqualified as on 31st March, 2009 from being appointed
as director in terms of clause (g) of sub section (1) of section 274
of the Companies Act 1956;
vi) Attention of the members is invited to the following notes which
have been explained in Schedule 19 - Significant Accounting Policies
and Notes on Accounts.
a) Note II.2.1 & 2.2: regarding pending confirmation and
reconciliations, if any, in respect of secured and unsecured loans,
sundry debtors, loans and advances, certain bank balances, deposits and
current liabilities;
b) Note No.II.4 regarding non-recognition of permanent diminution in
the book value of investments, amount unascertainable, in the absence
of value indicators in respect of the said investments,
c) Note No.II.5.1 regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain debtors considered doubtful of recovery amounting to Rs. 131.61
Lacs (Gross) (Previous Year 131.61 Lacs) since the management is
hopeful of their lull recovery,
d) Note No.II.5.2 regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain Loans & Advances considered doubtful of recovery amounting to
Rs. 1683.18 Lacs (Previous Year 1683.17 Lacs) since the management is
hopeful of their full recovery,
e) Note II.8: regarding non-provision of retirement benefits in the
financial statements on accrual basis which is in contravention with
the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 15 - Accounting for
Retirement Benefits - Amount unascertainable (Previous year Amount
unascertainable);
f) Note II.9: regarding non disclosure of the requirements stipulated
in Accounting Standard 17 - Segmental Reporting issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India;
g) Note II. 10 regarding provision of depreciation on the fixed assets
of the company.
h) Note n. 11: regarding non-provision of Interest, Penal interest etc.
on Secured and Unsecured Loans resulting in understatement of loss for
the year and the Secured & Unsecured Loans Amount unascertainable
(Previous year - Amount unascertainable);
i) Note II. 14: regarding non recognition of Impairment of Assets even
though the conditions for the same exists which is in contravention
with the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 28 - Impairment
of Assets issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
resulting in over statement of Fixed Assets and over statement of
Profits for the year- Amount Unascertainable;
vii) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said accounts subject to what is
stated in paragraph 3 (vi) above having consequential impact (presently
unascertainable) on the profit for the year, accumulated losses,
investments, fixed assets, loans and net current assets of the Company
and read together with other Significant Accounting Policies and other
Notes thereon given in Schedule 19. give the information as required by
the Companies Act,1956 in the manner so required and give a true and
fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally
accepted in India;
a) in case of the Balance Sheet, of the State of Affairs of the Company
as at 31st March, 2010;
b) in case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Loss of the Company
for the year ended on that date; and
c) in the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
In terms of the information and explanation given to us and the books
and records examined by us and on the basis of such checks, as we
considered appropriate, we further report as under:
(i) Fixed Assets
a)The Company is in the process of updating its records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets on the basis of available information.
b)During the year, the fixed assets have been physically verified by
the management in accordance with the phased programme of verification
adopted by the management, which in our opinion is reasonable.
Discrepancies, if any, will be adjusted on updating of the said records.
(Refer Note 11.7 in Schedule 19)
(ii) Inventories
a) During the year the management has conducted physical verification
of inventories at regular intervals.
b) The procedures of physical verification of Inventories followed by
the management, in our opinion, are reasonable and adequate in relation
to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c) The Company is maintaining proper records of inventory and no
material discrepancies were noticed on its physical verification.
(Refer Note No. 11.18 in Schedule 19).
(iii)Loans & Advances either granted or taken
(a) (i)i As per the records verified by us, the Company has taken
interest-free advances or unsecured of the parties covered in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, with
maximum balance during the year of Rs 311989895/- and closing balance
of Rs. 311989895/-. ''
(b) In our opinion, the other terms and conditions of the above
advances are not prima facie prejudicial to the Company''s interests.
(c) In the absence of schedule for the repayment of the said
loan/advances the regularity of the repayment of the same cannot be
commented upon.
d) Based on the representations received from the management, we are of
the opinion that the Company has taken reasonable steps for the
recovery of the above advances.
(iv) Internal Controls
Based on the information and explanations given to us, we are of the
opinion that the internal control procedures prevailing in the Company
need to be strengthened further to make them commensurate with its size
and the nature of its business, for the purchase of inventory and fixed
assets and for the sale of goods.
During the course of our audit, we have not observed any continuing
failure to correct major weaknesses in internal controls.
(v) Transactions covered by Section 301:
a) During the year the transactions that need to be entered into a
register in pursuance of section 301 of the Act have been so entered by
the Company;
b) Based on information and explanations given to us, we are of the
opinion that, each of these transactions have been made at prices which
are reasonable having regard to the prevailing market prices at the
relevant time;
(vi) Public Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the
purview of Reserve Bank of India and the provisions of sections 58A and
58AA of the Act and the rules framed there under.
(vii) Internal Audit
Internal audits system was introduced in the company during the year
under review. This needs to be strengthened.
(viii) Cost Records
The Central Government has prescribed for maintenance of cost records
under section 209(1)
(d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for the product of the Company. We have
broadly reviewed records of the company in this connection and are of
the opinion that prima facie the prescribed accounts and records have
been made and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed
examination of the records.
(ix) Statutory Dues
(a)Based on the records verified by us and as certified by the
management, the Company has been generally regular in depositing
undisputed statutory dues arising to the Company in respect of the
Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance,
Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Service Tax, Cess and
any other Statutory Dues during the year to the appropriate
authorities. As at 31st March 2010 except what is reported below, there
were no undisputed dues which were outstanding for a period of more
than six months from the date they became payable:
Amount in Rs.
Sr. Name of the Nature of Amount Period to Due Date
No statue the dues in Rs. which the
amount
relates
1. Income Tax Tax Deducted 167275 Before A. Y. 7th of the
month
Act, 1961 at Source 2004-05 and following
respective
A.y 2006-07 months
2. Provident Provident
Fund 104548 Provision
for 15th of the
month
Fund Act, 1985 Contribution 2007-2008 following
respective
months
2384428 Current year 15th of the
month
2008-2009 following
respective
months
With respect to the Company''s dispute with the P/F authority regarding
arrears of Provident Fund for the earlier years, the Company has
obtained a Court Order so as to adjust excess payment by a Group
Company of P/F amounts lying with the PF authority towards the
provident fund dues pertaining to this Company. However during the year
under consideration no adjustment has been made.
b. Following are the details of disputed statutory dues, which have not
been deposited on account of disputes as listed below:
Sl. Nature of dues & Assessment
No. period Amount Name of the Forum
under
(in Rs.) which dispute is
pending
1 Sales Tax (including interest and 75000 Appellate Assistant
Penalty, wherever applicable) Commissioner
2 Income Tax (including interest and 71548642 Income Tax Appellate
Penalty, wherever applicable) Tribunal
(x) Accumulated Losses
The Company''s accumulated losses, as on 31st March 2010 are more
than fifty percent of its net worth. The Company has incurred cash loss
in the current year.
(xi) Dues to Financial Institutions/Banks
The Company has defaulted in repayment of dues to Financial
Institutions and Banks. The overdue amounts as per books of accounts
Produced before us and the year of default as per the details made
available to us by the Company are as follows:
Nature of the Party Due Amount (Rs. lakhs) Period of default
Banks/ Financial 2693.00 Ranging from 4 to 10
Institutions years
(Also Refer Note No. II - 11 in Schedule 19)
(xii) Loans against pledge of Securities
During the year under review, the Company has not granted any loans
and/or advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities to any party.
(xiii) Applicability of special statue
The Provisions of any special statute applicable to Chit Fund, Nidhi
and Mutual Benefit Society are not applicable to the Company during the
year under review.
(xiv) Dealing/trading in shares or Security
As per the records verified, the company has not dealt with or traded
in shares, securities, etc., during the year under review.
(xv) Application of Funds raised
a)During the year, the Company has not raised any new Term Loans.
b)Based on our verification of the books of accounts, the information
and explanations given to us, in this regard and on the overall
examination of the balance sheet of the Company we are of the view that
the funds raised on short term basis by the Company have not been
utilized for long term purposes and vice versa.
(xvi) Preferential allotment
During the year under review, the Company has not made any preferential
allotment of equity shares to any party/concern listed in the Register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 19S6.
(xvii)Security against Debentures
The Company has not issued any debentures during the year under review.
(xviii)End use of Public Issue Money
During the year the Company has not raised any money by Public Issue.
(xix) Frauds
Based on our verification of the books of account and other relevant
records and based on the information and explanations given to us, we
have not noticed or reported any fraud on or by the Company during the
year under review.
For B.Y. Srinivasan & Associates
Chartered Accountants
T.S.R. Sivasubramanian
Partner
Membership No. 22713
Firm Regn. No. 113917W
Chennai, 30th July 2010
Mar 31, 2009
We have audited the attached Balance sheet of NEPC Agro Foods Limited
as on 31 st March 2009 and also the Profit and Loss Account and the
Cash Flow Statement of the Company for the year ended on that date
annexed thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audit.
1. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub section 4 A of
section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, we annex hereto a statement on
the matters specified in Para 4 & 5 of the said Order to the extent
applicable to the Company during the period.
3. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in Para 2
above, we report that:
i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
ii) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been maintained by the Company in respect of all material transactions
so far as appears from our examination of those books;
iii) The balance sheet, profit and loss account and cash flow statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
iv) In our opinion, the balance sheet, profit and loss account and the
cash flow statement comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in
sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956 to the
extent made mandatory, subject to what is stated in para vi (e), vi (i)
below;
v) On the basis of written representations received from the directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
directors is disqualified as on 31" March 2008 from being appointed as
director in terms of clause (g) of sub section (1) of section 274 of
the Companies Act, 1956;
vi) Attention of the members is invited to the following notes which
have been explained in Schedule 19 - Significant Accounting Policies
and Notes on Accounts.
a) Note II.2.1 & 2.2: regarding pending confirmation and
reconciliations, if any, in respect of secured and unsecured loans,
sundry debtors, loans and advances, certain bank balances, deposits and
current liabilities;
b) Note No.II.4 regarding non-recognition of permanent diminution in
the book value of investments, amount unascertainable, in the absence
of value indicators in respect of the said investments,
c) Note No.II.5.1 regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain debtors considered doubtful of recovery amounting to Rs.l 14.05
Lacs (Gross) (Previous Year 103.42 Lacs) since the management is
hopeful of their full recovery,
d) Note No.II.5.2 regarding non-provision in the accounts towards
certain Loans & Advances considered doubtful of recovery amounting to
Rs.1400.23 Lacs (Previous Year 1388.58 Lacs) since the management is
hopeful of their full recovery,
e) Note II.8: regarding non-provision of retirement benefits in the
financial statements on accrual basis which is in contravention with
the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 15 - Accounting for
Retirement Benefits - Amount unascertainable (Previous year Amount
unascertainable);
f) Note II.9: regarding non disclosure of the requirements stipulated
in Accounting Standard 17 - Segmental Reporting issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India;
g) Note 11.10 regarding provision of depreciation in the fixed assets
of the company.
h) Note 11.11: regarding non-provision of Interest, Penal interest etc.
on Secured and Unsecured Loans resulting in over statement of profit
for the Period and the Secured & Unsecured Loans - Amount
unascertainable (Previous year - Amount unascertainable);
i) Note II. 14: regarding non recognition of Impairment of Assets even
though the conditions for the same exists which is in contravention
with the provisions stipulated in Accounting Standard 28 Ã Impairment
of Assets issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
resulting in over statement of Fixed Assets and over statement of
Profits for the year - Amount Unascertainable;
vii) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said accounts subject to what is
stated in paragraph 3 (vi) above having consequential impact (presently
unascertainable) on the profit for the year, accumulated losses,
investments, fixed assets, loans and net current assets of the Company
and read together with other Significant Accounting Policies and other
Notes thereon given in Schedule 19. give the information as required by
the Companies Act, 1956 in the manner so required and give a true and
fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally
accepted in India;
a) in case of the Balance Sheet, of the State of Affairs of the Company
as at 31st March, 2009;
b) in case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Profit of the Company
for the year ended on that date; and
c) in the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
Annexure to the Auditors Report
(as referred to in Paragraph 3 of the Auditors Report of even date)
In terms of the information and explanation given to us and the books
and records examined by us and on the basis of such checks, as we
considered appropriate, we further report as under:
(i) Fixed Assets
a)The Company is in the process of updating its records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets on the basis of available information.
b)During the year, the fixed assets have been physically verified by
the management in accordance with the phased programme of verification
adopted by the management, which in our opinion is reasonable.
Discrepancies, if any, will be adjusted on updation of the said
records. (Refer Note II.7 in Schedule 19)
(ii) Inventories
a) During the year the management has conducted physical verification
of inventories at regular intervals.
b) The procedures of physical verification of Inventories followed by
the management, in our opinion, are reasonable and adequate in relation
to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c) The Company is maintaining proper records of inventory and no
material discrepancies were noticed on its physical verification.
(Refer Note No. 11.18 in Schedule 19).
(iii) Loans & Advances either granted or taken
(a) (i) As per the records verified by us, the Company has taken
interest-free advances Secured or unsecured from one of the parties
covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956, with maximum balance during the year of Rs. 3 22056142/- and
closing balance of Rs. 302472875/-.
(b) In our opinion, the other terms and conditions of the above
advances are not prima facie prejudicial to the Companys interests.
(c) In the absence of schedule for the repayment of the said
loan/advances the regularity of the repayment of the same cannot be
commented upon.
d) Based on the representations received from the management, we are of
the opinion that the Company has taken reasonable steps for the
recovery of the above advances.
(iv) Internal Controls
Based on the information and explanations given to us, we are of the
opinion that the internal control procedures prevailing in the Company
need to be strengthened further to make them commensurate with its size
and the nature of its business, for the purchase of inventory and fixed
assets and for the sale of goods.
During the course of our audit, we have not observed any continuing
failure to correct major weaknesses in internal controls.
(v) Transactions covered by Section 301:
a) During the year the transactions that need to be entered into a
register in pursuance of section 301 of the Act have been so entered by
the Company;
b) Based on information and explanations given to us, we are of the
opinion that, each of these transactions have been made at prices which
are reasonable having regard to the prevailing market prices at the
relevant time;
(vi) Public Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the
purview of Reserve Bank of India and the provisions of sections 58A and
58AAof the Act and the rules framed there under.
(vii) Internal Audit
Internal audits system was introduced in the company during the year
under review. This neds to be strengthened.
(viii) Cost Records
The Central Government has prescribed for maintenance of cost records
under section 209( 1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for the product of
the Company. We have broadly reviewed records of the company in this
connection and are of the opinion that prima facie the prescribed
accounts and records have been made and maintained. We have not,
however, made a detailed examination of the records.
(ix) Statutory Dues
(a)Based on the records verified by us and as certified by the
management, the Company has been generally regular in depositing
undisputed statutory dues arising to the Company in respect of the
Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance,
Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Service Tax, Cess and
any other Statutory Dues during the year to the appropriate
authorities. As at 31 st March 2009 except what is reported below,
there were no undisputed dues which were outstanding for a period of
more than six months from the date they became payable:
Amount in Rs.
Sr. Name of the Nature of Amount Period to Due Date
No. statue the dues in Rs. which the
amount
relates
1. Income Tax Tax Deducted 167275 Before A. Y. 7th of the month
Act, 1961 at Source 2004-05 and following respe
ctive
A.y 2006-07 months
2. Provident Provident
Fund 104548 Provision for 15th of the month
Fund Act,
1985 Contribution 2007-2008 following respec
tive
months
2384428 Current year 15th of the month
2008-2009 following respec
tive
months
With respect to the Companys dispute with the P/F authority regarding
arrears of Provident Fund for the earlier years, the Company has
obtained a Court Order so as to adjust excess payment by a Group
Company of P/F amounts lying with the PF authority towards the
provident fund dues pertaining to this Compnay.
5. Following are the details of disputed statutory dues, which have
not been deposited on account of disputes as listed below:
Sr. Nature of dues & Assessment
period Amount Name of the Forum under
No (in Rs.) which dispute is pending
1 Sales Tax (including interest
and 75000 Appellate Assistant
Penalty, wherever applicable) Commissioner
2 Income Tax (including interest
and 71548642 Income Tax Appellate
Penalty, wherever applicable) Tribunal
(x) Accumulated Losses
The Companys accumulated losses, as on 31st March 2009 are more than
fifty percent of its net worth. The Company has incurred cash profit in
the current year.
xi) Dues to Financial Institutions/Banks
The Company has defaulted in repayment of dues to Financial
Institutions and Banks. The overdue amounts as per books of accounts
produced before us and the year of default as per the details made
available to us by the Company are as follows:
Nature of the Party Due Amount (Rs.) Period of default
Banks 248805532 Ranging from 4 to
10 years
Financial Institution 20494000
(Also Refer Note No. II - 11 in Schedule 19)
(xii) Loans against pledge of Securities
During the year under review, the Company has not granted any loans
and/or advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities to any party.
(xiii)Applicability of special statue
The Provisions of any special statute applicable to Chit Fund, Nidhi
and Mutual Benefit Society are not applicable to the Company during the
year under review.
(xiv) Dealing/trading in shares or Security
As per the records verified, the company has not dealt with or traded
in shares, securities, etc., during the year under review.
(xv) Application of Funds raised
a)During the year, the Company has not raised any new Term Loans.
b)Based on our verification of the books of accounts, the information
and explanations given to us, in this regard and on the overall
examination of the balance sheet of the Company we are of the view that
the funds raised on short-term basis by the Company have not been
utilized for long term purposes and vice versa.
(xvi) Preferential allotment
During the year under review, the Company has not made any preferential
allotment of equity shares to any party/concern listed in the Register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(xvii)Security against Debentures
The Company has not issued any debentures during the year under review.
(xviii)End use of Public Issue Money
During the year the Company has not raised any money by Public Issue.
(xix) Frauds
Based on our verification of the books of account and other relevant
records and based on the information and explanations given to us, we
have not noticed or reported any fraud on or by the Company during the
year under review.
For B.Y. Srinivasan & Associates
Chartered Accountants
T.S.R. Sivasubramanian
Partner
Membership No: 22713
Chennai, 30th July, 2009
Oct 31, 2001
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of NEPC AGRO FOODS LIMITED
as at 31st October 2001 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year
ended on that date, and report that
1. As required by the Manufacturing and Other Companies (Auditors
Report) Order, 1988 issued by the Company Law Board in terms of Section
227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such checks as
we considered appropriate, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on
the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
2. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragarph
(1) above:
a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
b) In our opinion proper books of accounts as required by law have been
kept by the Company, so far as appears from our examination of such
books.
c) The attached Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account referred
to in this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the said Profit and Loss Accounts and
Balance Sheet comply with the accounting standards refers to in
subsection (3c) of Section 211 of the Companies Act 1956.
e) Based on the representation made by all the Directors of the Company
and the information and explanation as made available, Directors of the
Company do not prima facie have any disqualification as referred to in
clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act,
1956.
f) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the said accounts give the information
required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner so required and give
a true and fair view:
a) in the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at 31st October, 2001 and
b) in the case of Profit and Loss Account of the Profit / (Loss) of the
Company for the year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS REPORT
Referred to in paragraph (1) of the Auditors Report of even date.
(i) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars
including quantative details and situation of Fixed Assets. The Fixed
Assets were physically verified by the Management during the year and
no material discrepanices were notified on such verification.
(ii) There has been no revaluation of Fixed Assets during the year.
(iii) The Stocks of Finished Goods, Stores, Spare Parts and Raw
Materials including components have been physically verified during the
year and at the year end by the Management.
(iv) The procedure of physical verification of stocks followed by the
Management are in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the Company and the nature of its business.
(v) The discrepancies noticed on such verification were not significant
as compared to book records and the same have been properly dealt with
in the books of accounts.
(vi) The valuation of stocks is fair and proper and in accordance with
the normally accepted accounting principles and is on the same basis as
in earlier years.
(vii) The Company has not taken any loans secured or unsecured, from
Companies, firms or other parties listed in the reigster maintained
under Section 301 of the Companies Act, or from Companies under the
same management within the meaning of Section 370 (1-B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(viii) The Company has not granted any loans secured or unsecured to
Companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained
under Section 301 of the Companies Act 1956 or to Companies under the
same management within the meaning of Section 370 (1-B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(ix) In respect of loans and advances in the nature of loans given to
employees and others, the principal amounts and interest thereon,
wherever applicable have been repaid as stipulated.
(x) In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, there is an adequate internal control procedure
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business, for purchase of stores, raw materials including components,
plant and machinery, equipment and other assets and for sale of goods.
(xi) In our opinion, the transactions of purchase of goods and raw
materials and sale of goods and materials and services made in
pursuance of contracts or arrangements entered with the parties listed
in the Registers maintained under Section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and aggregating during the year to Rs. 50,000/- or
more in respect of each party has been made at prices which are
resonable having regard to the prevailing market price at which the
transactions for similar goods or services have been made with other
parties.
(xii) As explained to us, the Company has regular procedure for
determining unserviceable or damaged stores and adequate provisions for
loss has been made in the accounts.
(xiii) The Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits from the Public
during the year.
(xiv) In our opinion, the Company has maintained reasonable records for
the sale and disposal of scraps.
(xv) The Company has an Internal Audit System commensurate with the
size and nature of the business of the Company.
(xvi) The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of any
cost records under Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956.
(xvii) According to the records of the Company, Provident Fund and
Employees State Insurance dues are being deposited during the year
with instances of delay with the appropriate authorities.
(xviii) According to the information and explanations given to us, no
undisputed amount payable in respect of income Tax, Wealth Tax, Sales
Tax, Customs duties and Excise duties wherever applicable were
outstanding as on 31st October 2000 for a period of more than six
months from the date it is payable.
(xix) According to the informations and explanations given to us no
personal expenses of employees or Directors have been charged to
revenue account, other than those payable under contractual obligations
or in accordance with generally accepted business practice.
(xx) The Company is not a Sick Industrial Company within the meaning of
clause (O) of Sub- Section 1 of Section 3 of the Sick Industrial
Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985.
(xxi) In respect of goods traded in by the Company as explained to us,
damaged goods have been determined and adequate provision has been made
therefor.
for T.G. RAMANATHAN & CO.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
T.G. RAMANATHAN
Proprietor
Place: CHENNAI
Date : 22-03-2002
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