Mar 31, 2018
Report on the Standalone Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Andrew Yule & Company Limited (ââthe Companyâ), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 March 2018, the statement of profit and loss (including other comprehensive income) and the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity for the year ended and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Managementâs Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Statements
The Companyâs Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) with respect to the preparation of these standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant rules issued thereunder. This responsibility also includes 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 frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditorâs Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone Ind AS financial statements based on our audit.
We have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and matters which are required to be included in the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone Ind AS financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the standalone Ind AS financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditorâs judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the standalone Ind AS financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control relevant to the Companyâs preparation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the Company has in place an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and the operating effectiveness of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the Companyâs Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the financial statements.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
No provision has been considered in the financial statement in respect of investments in Katras Jherriah Coal Company Limited amounting to Rs.6.95 lakh and New Beerbhoom Coal Company Limited amounting to Rs.12.27 lakh.
Due to non-provision of the above amount in the accounts, the reported profit of the Company has been overstated by Rs.19.22 lakh and the value of non-current investment has been overstated by the same amount and the provision has been understated by Rs.19.22 lakh.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, except the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion paragraph, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India including the Ind AS, of the financial position of the Company as at 31 March, 2018, and its financial performance including other comprehensive income, its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
Other Matters
Principal outstanding amount of West Bengal Sales Tax Loan of Rs.250 Lakhs has been repaid during the year towards full and final settlement. Interest amounting to Rs.530.44 Lakhs been written back in the books pending confirmation from West Bengal Sales Tax Department.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
[1] As required by the Companies (Auditorâs Report) Order, 2016 (âthe Orderâ) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Act, we give in the Annexure A, a statement on the matters specified in the paragraph 3 and 4 of the order.
[2] As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that :
[a] we have sought and obtained ,except for the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit;
[b] except for the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph in our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
[c] the Balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss, the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
[d] except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph ,in our opinion ,the aforesaid standalone Ind AS financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant rule issued there under;
[e] the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion , has an adverse effect on the profit of the Company.
[f] Section 164[2] of the Companies Act,2013 regarding disqualification of the Director is not applicable to the Company being a government company vide notification no.G.S.R463[E] dated 05th June 2015.
[g] with respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate report in âAnnexure Câ; and
[h] with respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditorâs Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
[i] the Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone Ind AS financial statements â Refer Note 36 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements;
[ii] the Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses.
[iii] there has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company; and
[3] As required by section 143(5) of the Act the directions and sub-directions issued by the Comptroller &Auditor General Of India , we give our comments, action taken and the impact on the Standalone Financial Statement.
[i] [a] The Company is maintaining proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of its fixed assets.
[b] As explained to us ,Fixed assets have been physically verified by the management at regular intervals and as informed to us ,no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
[c] As per records of the Company and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Title Deeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company except two properties situated at Kolkata , the title deeds of which have been lost and a General Diary has been lodged by the Company with Burrabazar Police Station on 25 th May, 2017.
[ii] According to the information and explanations given to us, the inventories have been physically verified during the year at reasonable intervals by the management .The discrepancies noticed on verification between the physical inventories and book records were not material in relation to the operation of the Company and the same have been properly dealt with in the books of account.
[iii] [a] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted any loan, secured or unsecured loans, during the year.
[b] However the outstanding amount due from Yule Electrical Limited arising out of making statutory payment by parent company amounting to Rs.3.29 lakh.
[iv] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has complied with the provisions of Sections 185 and 186 of the Act in respect of loans and investments made and guarantees given by it.
[v] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year within the meaning of sections 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Act and the rules framed there under to the extent notified.
[vi] We have broadly reviewed the cost records maintained by the Company relating to all products of the Company. However, we have not made a detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or complete since cost audit for the year 2018-19 is yet to be completed.
[vii] [a] As per records of the Company and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is generally regular in depositing undisputed applicable statutory dues including Provident Fund, Employeesâ State Insurance, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and any other statutory dues to the appropriate authorities and there are no undisputed amount payable in respect of the same which were in arrear as on 31st March, 2018 for a period of more than six months from the date the same became payable.
[b] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not deposited the following dues on account of disputes with the appropriate authority.
Nature of statute |
Nature of Dues |
Amount [Rs. lakh] |
Period to which amount relates |
Forum Where the dispute is pending |
Income Tax ( Penalty) |
4.65 |
2004-05 |
C.I.T.(Appeal) (20) |
|
Income Tax Act |
Income Tax |
2013.76 |
2010-11 - Rs.1873.94 lac 2012-13 - Rs. 84.23 lac 2013-14 - Rs. 23.07 lac 2014-15 - Rs. 32.52 lac |
C.I.T.(Appeal)(20) ITAT-Calcutta Bench C.I.T.(Appeal)(2) |
586.80 |
1979-80 - Rs. 65.24 lac 1986-87 - Rs.74.77 lac 1988-89 - Rs.69.52 lac 2001-02 - Rs.37.66 lac 2004-05 - Rs.72.65 lac 2005-06 - Rs.0.22 lac 2006-07 - Rs.142.08 lac 2011-12 - Rs.82.14 lac 2012-13 - Rs.18.53 lac 2014-15 - Rs.23.99 lac |
West Bengal Commercial Tax Appellate & Revisional Board. |
||
W. B. Sales Tax & VAT |
W. B. Sales Tax & VAT |
366.79 |
1973-74 - Rs.0.24 lac 1987-88 - Rs.5.56 lac 1994-95 - Rs.216.36 lac 1997-98 - Rs.72.37 lac 1999-00 - Rs.45.97 lac 2000-01 - Rs.16.19 lac 2003-04 - Rs.10.10 lac |
West Bengal Taxation Tribunal. |
908.04 |
1985-86 - Rs.53.16 lac 1987-88 - Rs.236.57 lac 1992-93 - Rs.309.90 lac 1996-97 - Rs.44.68 lac 1997-98 - Rs.71.07 lac 1999-00 - Rs.69.31 lac 2000-01 - Rs.88.34 lac 2003-04 - Rs.35.01 lac |
Appellate Authority Calcutta High Court |
||
49.34 |
1980-81 - Rs.0.04 lac 1982-83 - Rs.4.55 lac 1983-84 - Rs.23.99 lac 1984-85 - Rs.20.75 lac |
Appellate Authority, SoD |
||
Assam Sales Tax and VAT |
Sales Tax And VAT |
152.93 |
1996-97 to 1998-99 |
Appellate Authorityâ Revenue Board. |
Orissa Sales Tax and VAT |
Sales Tax |
106.24 5.64 |
1999-2000 2001-2002 |
Appellate Authority Tribunal at High Court Cuttack |
Karnataka Sales Tax and VAT |
Karnataka Sales Tax |
17.69 |
2017-18 |
Appellate Authority Karnataka Appellate Tribunal |
Central Excise |
Central Excise |
331.98 |
1996-97, 1998-99, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1990-91, 2001 to 2003 2009-10 |
Appeal atCESTAT |
52.58 |
1991-92, 1992-93 |
Appeal at Calcutta High Court |
||
2.70 |
2012-13, 2013-14 |
Commissioner of Central Excise |
||
Service Tax |
Service Tax |
30.64 |
2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11 |
Appeal at Commissioner of Central Excise Appeals |
1.45 |
2006-07 & 2007-08 |
Commissioner of Central Excise |
[viii] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company , we report that the Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to financial institutions and banks.
[ix] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the term loan has been applied for the purpose for which the same was obtained.
[x] According to the information and explanations given to us, no material fraud by the Company or on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the course of our audit.
[xi] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has paid or provided managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act.
[xii] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is not a Nidhi Company Accordingly, clause 3(xii) of the Order is not applicable.
[xiii] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that transactions with the related parties are in compliance with sections 177 and 188 of the Act where applicable and details of such transactions have been disclosed in the standalone financial statement as required by the applicable accounting standards.
[xiv] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has not made any preferential allotment/private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures during the year except shares allotted to the government of India and Bank of Baroda on conversion of their loans in the Equity Shares. Accordingly, Clause 3(xiv) of the Order is not applicable.
[xv] According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has not entered into any non-cash transactions with directors or persons connected with him during the year. Accordingly, Clause 3 (xv) of the Order is not applicable.
[xvi] The Company is not required to be registered under section 45-1A of the Reserve Bank Of India Act ,1934.
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Andrew Yule & Company Limited (âthe Companyâ) as of March 31, 2018 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Managementâs Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Respective Board of Directors of the Holding Company and its subsidiary companies, which are companies incorporated in India, are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (âICAIâ). These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to companyâs policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditorsâ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Companyâs internal financial controls over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (the âGuidance Noteâ) issued by ICAI and the Standards on Auditing, issued by ICAI and deemed to be prescribed under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls, both applicable to an audit of internal financial controls and both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditorâs judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the Ind AS financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the Companyâs internal financial controls system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting
A companyâs internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companyâs internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the companyâs assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Company has, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating effectively as at 31 March 2018, based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the ICAI.
For U. S. Saha & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.309037E
(U. S. SAHA, FCA)
Place : Kolkata Partner
Date : 30th May, 2018 Membership No.015491
Mar 31, 2017
Report on the Standalone Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Andrew Yule & Company Limited (âthe Companyâ), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2017, the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Managementâs Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Statements
The Companyâs Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) with respect to the preparation and presentation of these standalone financial statements to give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. This responsibility also includes 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 frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditorâs Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone financial statements based on our audit.
We have taken into account the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder including the accounting standards and matters which are required to be included in the Audit Report.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing, as specified under Section 143(10) of the Act and other applicable authoritative pronouncements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards and pronouncements require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditorâs judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control relevant to the Companyâs preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the Companyâs Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the financial statements.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
No provision has been made in the financial statements for diminution in the value ofnon current investments amounting to Rs.543.24 lakh (Refer Note 10.08) Had the observation been considered, Profit for the year before provision of taxes would have been Rs.2848.44 lakh as against the reported profit of Rs.3391.68 lakh, Reserves and Surplus would have been Rs.7735.90 lakh as against the reported Reserves and Surplus of Rs.8279.14 lakh and value of Non-Current Investments would have been Rs.317.18 lakh as against the reported figure of Rs.860.42 lakh.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, except for the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2017, and its profit and its cash flows for the year then ended.
Other Matters
[1] Note No.10.03 regarding sanctioned rehabilitation scheme vide Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) Order dated October 30, 2007. The rehabilitation schedule of the Company, with cutoff date 31st March, 2006 is in process of implementation.
[2] Note No.10.09 regarding Balances of Trade Receivables, Deposits and Advances to the parties, Non-Current Assets, Trade Payables, and Other Liabilities which are subject to confirmation. In absence of confirmations from the parties we are unable to verify adequacy of the provisions made for Bad & Doubtful Debts. Necessary adjustment, if required, will be made in the Standalone Financial Statements on receipt of confirmation of the parties.
[3] Note No.10.27 regarding Balances of Security Deposits and Earnest Money deposits which are under reconciliation.
[4] Note No.10.28 regarding Balances of Related Parties which are subject to reconciliation.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
Report on Other legal and Regulatory Requirements
[1] As required by the Companies (Auditorâs Report) Order, 2016 (âthe Orderâ) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Act and on the basis of such checks of the books and records of the Company as considered appropriate and as per information and explanations given to us, we give in the Annexure-A, a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
[2] As required by section 143(3) of the Act, we report that :
[a] we have sought and obtained, except for the matters described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, the information and explanations which, to the best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purpose of our audit;
[b] except for the matters described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
[c] the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
[d] except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014;
[e] the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, has an adverse effect on the profit of the Company;
[f] on the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on 31st March, 2017 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on 31st March, 2017 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act;
[g] with respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in Annexure-C; and
[h] with respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditorâs Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations given to us :
[i] the Company has disclosed its pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone financial statements. Refer Note No.10.02 to the Standalone Financial Statements.
[ii] the Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses,
[iii] there has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company and
[iv] the Company has provided requisite disclosure in its standalone financial statements as to holdings as well as dealings in Specified Bank Notes during the period from 8th November, 2016 to 30th December, 2016. However, in the absence of denomination wise records of specified bank notes, we are unable to comment whether these are in accordance with the books of account maintained by the Company.
[3] As required by section 143(5) of the Act the directions and sub-directions issued by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, we give our comments, action taken and impact on the standalone financial statements in Annexure-B annexed herewith.
ANNEXURE-A TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORâS REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph-1 on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements of our Report of even date to the members of Andrew Yule & Company Limited on the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2017)
[i] [a] The Company is maintaining proper records showing full particulars including quantitative details and situation of its Fixed Assets.
[b] As explained to us, Fixed Assets have been physically verified by the management at regular intervals and as informed to us no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
[c] As per records of the Company and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Title Deeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company except two properties situated at Kolkata, the title deeds of which have been lost and a General Diary has been lodged by the Company with Burrabazar Police Station on 25th May, 2017.
[ii] According to the information and explanations given to us, the inventories have been physically verified during the year at reasonable intervals by the management. The discrepancies noticed on verification between the physical inventories and book records were not material in relation to the operations of the Company and the same have been properly dealt with in the books of account.
[iii] [a] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted any loan, secured or unsecured, during theyear [excluding outstanding unsecured loans to its Wholly owned subsidiary Companies viz, Yule Electrical Limited (Rs.2.71 lakh), Hooghly Printing Company Limited (Rs.82.00 lakh) and Yule Engineering Limited (Rs.12.34 lakh) as on 31.03.2017] to companies, firms, Limited Liability Partnership or other parties covered in theregister maintained under Section 189 of the Act.
[b] No interest is being charged on the above loan except on loan given to Hoogly Printing Company Limited. Yule Electrical Limited and Yule Engineering Limited do not have any transactions with respect to the above mentioned loans and these Companies were formed as per BIFR Order. There are no schedules as regards to repayments of Principal amount and interest thereon and therefore we are not in a position to make any comments as to whether or not the Company was regular in receipt of principal amount and interest.
[c] In view of our comments in Para [a] and [b] above, we are not in a position to make any comments as to whether or not there were any overdue amounts and whether any reasonable steps have beentaken by the Company for recovery of the principal amount.
[iv] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has complied with the provisions of sections 185 and I86 of the Act, in respect of loans and investments made and guarantees given by it.
[v] According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year within the meaning of sections 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Act and the rules framed there under to the extent notified.
[vi] We have broadly reviewed the cost records maintained by the Company relating to all products of the Company. However we have not made a detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or complete.
[vii] [a] As per records of the Company and according to the information
and explanations given to us, the Company is generally regular in depositing undisputed applicable statutory dues including Provident Fund, EmployeesâState Insurance, Excise Duty, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Custom Duty, Value Added Tax, Cess and any other statutory dues to the appropriate authorities and there are no undisputed amount payable in respect of the same which were in arrears as on 31st March, 2017 for a period of more than six months from the date the same became payable.
[b] According to the information and explanations given to us the Company has not deposited the following dues on account of disputes with the appropriate authority :
Name of Statute |
Nature of Dues |
Amount [Rs.lakh] |
Period to which amount relates |
Forum where the dispute is pending |
Income Tax Act. |
Income Tax (Penalty) |
8.20 |
1988-89 |
C.I.T. (Appeal)(20) |
4.65 |
2004-05 |
C.I.T. (Appeal)(20) |
||
Income Tax |
2206.35 |
2010-11 |
ITAT - Cal |
|
84.23 |
2012-13 |
C.I.T. (Appeal)(2) |
||
W.B.Sales Tax and VAT |
W.B.Sales Tax & VAT |
585.97 |
1979-80 1986-87 1988-89 2001-02 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2009-10 2011-12 |
West Bengal Commercial Tax Appellate & Revisional Board. |
366.79 |
1973-74 1987-88 1994-95 1997-98 1999-00 2000-01 2003-04 |
West Bengal Taxation Tribunal. |
||
908.04 |
1985-86 1987-88 1992-93 1996-97 1997-98 1999-00 2000-01 2003-04 |
Appellate Authority, Calcutta High Court |
||
18.53 |
2012-13 |
Special Commissioner |
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49.33 |
1980-81 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 |
Appellate Authority, SoD |
Assam Sales Tax and VAT |
Sales Tax and Vat |
152.93 |
1996-97 to 1998-99 |
Appellate Authority Revenue Board. |
Orissa Sales Tax and VAT |
Sales Tax |
106.24 |
1999-2000 |
Appellate Authority Tribunal at High Court Cuttack. |
5.64 |
2001-02 |
2nd Appellate Authority Berhampore |
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Central Excise |
Central Excise |
331.98 |
1996-97 1998-99 1992-93 1993-94 1990-91 2001 to 2003 2009-10 |
Appeal at CESTAT. |
52.58 |
1991-92 1992-93 |
Appeal at Calcutta High Court |
||
25.81 |
1995 to 1997 2012-13 2013-14 |
Commissioner of Central Excise |
||
Service Tax |
Service Tax |
13.91 |
2006-07 2007-08 2009-10 2010-11 2006-07 2007-08 |
Appeal at CESTAT. |
viii. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report thatthe Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to financial institutions and banks. However we cannot comment on the repayment of Sales Tax Loan from Government of West Bengal of Rs.748.58 lakh (inclusive of interest Rs.367.16 lakh) as the repayment schedule of the same hasnot been provided for our verification.
ix. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the term loan has been applied for the purpose for which the same was obtained.
x. According to the information and explanations given to us, no material fraud by the Company or on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the course of our audit.
xi. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has paid or provided managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act.
xii. According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is not a Nidhi Company Accordingly, clause 3 (xii) of the Order is not applicable.
xiii. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that transactions with the related parties are in compliance with sections 177 and 188 of the Act where applicable and details of such transactions have been disclosed in the standalone financial statements as required by the applicable accounting standards.
xiv. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has not made any preferential allotment/ private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures during the year except shares allotted to the Government of India and Bank of Baroda on Conversion of their loans in the Equity Shares .Accordingly, Clause 3 (xiv) of the Order is not applicable.
xv. According to the information and explanations given to us and based on our examination of the books and records of the Company, we report that the Company has not entered into any non-cash transactions with directors or persons connected with him during the year. Accordingly, Clause 3 (xv) of the Order is not applicable.
xvi. The Company is not required to be registered under section 45-1A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
For V. SINGHI & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No. 311017E
(V. K. SINGHI)
Place : Kolkata Partner
Date : 30th May, 2017 Membership No. 050051
Mar 31, 2015
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of
Andrew Yule & Company Limited ("the Company"), which comprise the
Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2015, and Statement of Profit and Loss
and Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended, and a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Statements
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated
in section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013 ("the Act") with respect to
the preparation of these standalone financial statements that give a
true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance and
cash flows of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India, including the Accounting Standards
specified under section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. This responsibility also includes
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 frauds and other irregularities; selection
and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design,
implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls,
that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and
presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view
and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone
financial statements based on our audit. We have taken into account the
provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and
matters which are required to be included in the audit report under the
provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing
specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards required
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial
statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and the disclosures in the standalone financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including
the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control
relevant to the Company's preparation of the financial statements that
give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on whether the Company has in place an adequate internal
financial controls system over financial reporting and the operating
effectiveness of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of the accounting estimates made by the Company's Directors, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the standalone financial
statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion on the
standalone financial statements.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
No provision has been made in the accounts for diminution in the value
of investment in equity shares of Webfil Limited amounting to Rs.14.50
lacs. Refer Note No.10.08. Had the observation been considered, Profit
for the year after provision of taxes would have been Rs.1281.56 lacs as
against the reported profit of Rs.1296.06 lacs, Reserves and Surplus
would have been Rs.12303.00 lacs as against the reported Reserves and
Surplus of Rs.12317.50 lacs and value of Non-current investments would
have been Rs.824.12 lacs as against the reported figure of Rs.838.62 lacs.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, except for the matter described in the Basis
for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the aforesaid standalone financial
statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so
required and give a true fair view in conformity with the accounting
principles generally accepted in India of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2015, and its profit and its cash flows for
the year ended on that date.
Other Matter
[i] Note No. 10.03 regarding sanctioned rehabilitation scheme vide
Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) Order dated
October 30, 2007. The rehabilitation schedule of the Company, with
cutoff date 31st March, 2006 is in process of implementation.
[ii] Note No. 10.03a (i) & (iii) regarding further financial
restructuring package sanctioned by Government of India and later
approved by Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR)
vide Order No. 501 / 2003 dated 15.07.2013 for the reasons stated there
in.
Our opinion is not qualified in respect of these matters.
Report on Other legal and Regulatory Requirements
[1] As required by the Companies ( Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 ("the
Order") issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-
section (11) of section 143 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in the paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Order, to the extent applicable,
[2] As required by section 143(3) of the Act, we report to the extent
applicable that:
[a] We have sought and obtained, except for the matters described in
the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, all the information and
explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purpose of our audit of the standalone financial
statements;
[b] Except for the effect of the matter described in the Basis for
Qualified Opinion paragraph above, 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 those books;
[c] The Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
accounts;
[d] Except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for
Qualified Opinion paragraph, in our opinion, the aforesaid Balance
Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow Statements comply
with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act,
read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
[e] The matter described in the Basis of Qualified Opinion paragraph
above, in our opinion, has an adverse effect on the profit of the
Company.
[f] On the basis of written representation received from the Directors
as on 31st March, 2015 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none
of the Director is disqualified as on 31st March, 2015 from being
appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164(2) of the Act; and
[g] With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor's
Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014 in our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us Â
[i] The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its
financial position in its financial statements  Refer Note No.10.02
to the financial statements;
[ii] The Company did not have any long term contracts including
derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable
losses,
[iii] There was no amount required to be transferred, to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund by the Company during the year,
[3] As required under section 143(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, we
enclose in Annexure-1 our observations on the directions issued by the
Comptroller and Auditor General of India,
The Annexure referred to in our independent Auditor's Report to the
Members of the Company on standalone financial statement for the year
ended 31st March, 2015. We report that:
[01] [a] The Company is maintaining proper records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of its fixed
assets.
[b] The Company has a regular programme for verification of its fixed
assets by which fixed assets are verified in a phased manner over a
period of three years, which is considered reasonable having regard to
the size of the company and nature of its assets. Pursuant to the
programme a physical verification of fixed assets was carried out by
the Company during the year. According to the information and
explanation given to us, no material discrepancies were noticed on such
verification.
[02] [a] The inventory of the Company has been physically verified
during the year by the management.
[b] In our opinion the frequency of such verification is reasonable and
adequate in relation to the size of the Company and nature of its
business.
[c] The Company is maintaining proper records of inventories and
material discrepancies were not noticed on such verification.
Discrepancies noticed on physical verification have been properly dealt
in the books of account.
[03] According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has given loans to its fully owned Subsidiary Companies viz,
Hooghly Printing Company Ltd. (Rs.50.00 lacs); Yule Electrical Ltd.
(Rs.2.51 lacs); and Yule Engineering Ltd.(Rs.12.18 lacs). Hooghly Printing
Company Ltd. has since repaid the loan. However Yule Electrical Ltd. &
Yule Engineering Ltd. do not have any transactions and these Companies
were formed as per BIFR order. As informed to us recoveries from these
Companies will be made at a later date. Further, the Company has
subscribed to Bonds issued by WEBFIL Ltd. amounting to Rs.305.00 lacs
which was initially due for repayment on 20.12.2014. However a
moratorium of 7 years has been granted to them.
[04] in our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is an adequate i nternal control system commensurate
with the size of the Company and the nature of its business, for the
purchase of inventories and fixed assets and for sale of goods and
services. On the basis of our examination of books and records, we have
neither come across nor have been informed of any continuing failure to
correct major weakness in such internal control.
[05] in our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us and the accounting records checked by us the Company has
not accepted any deposit from the public during the year. Therefore,
directive issued by the Reserve Bank of India and the provisions of
Section 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Companies Act
and rules framed there under is not applicable to the Company.
[06] We have broadly reviewed the cost records maintained by the
Company relating to all the products of the Company. However, we
have not made a detailed examination of the records with a view to
determine whether they are accurate or complete.
[07] [a] According to the information given and explanation offered
and according to the books and records of the Company as produced to
us, the company is generally regular in depositing un-disputed
statutory dues including Provident Fund, Employees' State insurance,
income Tax, Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax, duty of Customs, duty
of Excise, Value Added Tax, Cess and any other statutory dues with the
appropriate authorities.
[b] As on 31st March, 2015, according to the records of the company and
the information and explanations given to us, the particulars of dues
on account of Sales Tax, VAT, income Tax, Service Tax and Excise Duty
that have not been deposited on account of any dispute are furnished
below :Â
Name of Nature of Amount Period to Forum where the
which amount
Statute Dues [Rs. lac] relates dispute is pending
income 1988-89
Tax 12.85 & CJX (Appeal)
incoAme Tax (Penalty) 2004-05 (IV)
Act' income 47219 2009-10 to C.I.T. (Appeal)
Tax 2012-13 (IV)
1979-80,
1986-87
to
1988-89 West Bengal
1996-97, Commercial
1045.35 2000-01, Tax Appellate
2005-06, & Revisional
2006- 07, Board.
2007-08,
2008-09,
2009-10
1973-74,
1994-95,
1997-98, West Bengal
W.B.Sales 345'04 1999-2000,
W.B.Sales Tribunal.
Tax and &
VAT Tax & VAT 2003-04
1985-86,
1992-93, Appellate
538.45 1997-98, Authority
1999-2000, Calcrutta High
2003-04 Court
2010-11 & Additional
143 15
2011-12 Commissioner
2001-02 &
120.32 2004 05 jt Commissioner
331.63 Semor|t.
Commissioner
1980-81,
49.33 1982-83 to Appellare
1984-85 AuthoritY, SoD
Assam Assam 1996-97 to Appellare
Sale Tax Gardens 152.93 1998-99 Authority .
and VAT Revenue Board.
Appellate Auth-
106.24 1999-2000 ority Tribunal
Orissa at High Court
Orissa
Sales Tax Cuttack.
Sales Tax
and VAT 2nd Appellate
5.64 2001-02 Authority
Berhamprare
1996-97,
1998-99,
1992-93,
1993-94,
353.74 1990-91, Appeal at
2001 to CtSIAI'
2003 &
Central Central 2007-08,
Excise Excise 2009-10
1991-92 Appeal at
52.58 1992-93 Calcutta High
Court
1995 to Commissioner of
1997 Central Excise
1998-99, Commissioner of
4.34 1993 Appeal
ServiceTax ServiceTax 12.21 2006-07, Appea| at
2007-08 CESTAT.
[c] There is no amount due to be transferred to investor education and
protection fund in accordance with the relevant provisions of Companies
Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and the rules made there under.
[08] The company does not have accumulated losses aggregating to not
less than fifty percent of net worth and has not incurred cash losses
in the current year and in the immediately preceding financial year.
[09] The company has defaulted in repayment of dues amounting to
Rs.1041.46 lacs to a public sector bank. The bank has agreed to convert
the total principal outstanding of Rs.2990.96 lacs into equity which is
pending approval of the Government of India.
[10] The Company has given corporate guarantee of Rs.334.70 lacs on
behalf of its subsidiary company Hooghly Printing Company Limited for
loan taken from a Bank. The terms and conditions of loan are not
prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
[11] Term loans taken were applied for purpose for which the loans were
obtained.
[12] According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported during
the course of our audit.
For Gupta & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm's Registration No.301028E
(CA Arnab Deb)
Place : Kolkata Partner
Date : 30th May 2015. Membership No.062018
Mar 31, 2014
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Andrew Yule &
Company Limited ("the Company"), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at
31st March 2014, and the Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow
Statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Company''s management is responsible for the preparation of these
financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial
position and financial performance of the Company in accordance with
the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies Act, 1956 ("the
Act") read with the General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th September 2013
of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in respect
of section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant
to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor''s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with the
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Company''s preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company''s
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
No provision has been made in the accounts for diminution in the value
of Investment in equity shares of WEBFIL Limited amounting to Rs. 14.50
lac. Refer note no 10.08. Had the observation been considered, Profit
of the year after provision for taxes would have been Rs. 2214.76 lac
as against the reported profit of Rs. 2229.26 lac, Reserve & surplus
would have been Rs. 1159608 lac as against the reported Reserve &
surplus of Rs. 11610.58 lac and value of non current investments would
have been Rs. 824.12 lac as against the reported figure of Rs. 838.62
lac.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, except to the effect of the matters described
in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the financial statements
give the information required by the Act 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 31st March 2014;
[b] In the case of the Statement of Profit and Loss, of the profit for
the year ended on that date; and
[c] In the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
Without Qualifying our Report Attention is Drawn to :
[i] Note no 10.03 regarding sanctioned rehabilitation scheme vide Board
for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) order dated October
30, 2007. The rehabilitation schedule of the Company, with cut off date
31st March, 2006 is in process of implementation.
[i] Note 10.03a (i) to (iii) regarding further financial restructuring
package sanctioned by Government of India and later approved by Board
for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) vide order no
501/2003 dated 15.7.2013 for the reasons stated therein.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
[i] As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 ("the
Order") issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section
227(4A) of the Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order.
[ii] As required by section 227(3) of the Act, subject to as aforesaid
we report that :
[a] we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit:
[b] in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books;
[c] the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
account;
[d] in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss,
and Cash Flow Statement comply with the Accounting Standards referred
to in section 211(3C) of the Act read with the General Circular 15/2013
dated 13th September 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India, in respect of section 133 of the Companies Act,
2013 and
[e] in terms of notification G.S.R. 829(E) dated 21st October, 2003
issued by the Central Government, the requirement of clause g of
subsection 1 of Section 274 of the Act is not applicable to a
Government Company.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS'' REPORT
The Annexure referred to in paragraph (i) of our Report on Other Legal
and Regulatory Requirements
On the basis of such checks as we considered appropriate and according
to the information and explanation given to us during the course of our
audit, we report that :
[1] [a] The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of its fixed
assets.
[b] The fixed assets of the Company are physically verified by the
management according to a phased programme designed to cover all the
items over a period of three years, which is considered reasonable
having regard to the size of the Company and nature of its assets.
Pursuant to the programme, a physical verification of fixed assets was
carried out by the Company during the year. According to the
information and explanations given to us, no material discrepancies
were noticed on such verification.
[c] During the year, in our opinion any substantial part of fixed asset
has not been disposed off by the Company.
[2] [a] The inventory of the Company has been physically verified
during the year by the management . In our opinion the frequency of
verification is reasonable.
[b] In our opinion the procedures of physical verification of
inventories followed by the management are reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and the nature of its business.
[c] On the basis of our examination of the records of the inventory, in
our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of its
inventories and the discrepancies noticed on physical verification
between the physical stocks and the book records have been properly
dealt with in the books of accounts.
[3] [a] According to the information and explanations given to us, 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 ("the Act") during the year.
[b] In view of above, clauses 4 iii (b) to (d) of the Order are not
applicable to the Company.
[c] The Company has not taken any secured or unsecured loans from any
Company, firm or other party covered in the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.
[d] Accordingly, clauses 4 (iii) (f) and (g) of the order are not
applicable to the Company.
[4] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is an adequate internal control system commensurate
with the size of the Company and the nature of its business for the
purchase of inventories and fixed assets and for sale of goods and
services. On the basis of our examination of the books and records, we
have neither come across nor have we been informed of any continuing
failure to correct major weakness in such internal control system.
[5] In respect of contracts or arrangements referred to in section 301
of the Companies Act, 1956 Â
[a] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions made pursuant to contracts or
arrangements that need to be entered in the Register maintained under
Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have been so entered.
[b] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions made in pursuant to
contracts/arrangements entered in the Register mainatained under
Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 and exceeding the value of Rs.
5,00,000/- in respect of each party during the year have been made at
prices, which appear reasonable as per information available with the
Company.
[6] According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year.
Therefore, the provisions of Clause (IV) of paragraph 4 of the order
are not applicable to the Company.
[7] The Company has its own internal audit department and has also
appointed outside agencies in respect of internal audit of operating
divisions. In our opinion, the present internal audit system is
generally commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of
its business. However, it is felt that such audits should be more
''in-depth''.
[8] We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company relating to the manufacture of industrial fans, tea and power
transformers 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 have been maintained. We have not, however, made a
detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether
they are accurate or complete. To the best of our knowledge and
according to the information given to us, Central Government has issued
order u/s 233B of the Companies Act, 1956 for all the products of the
Company for the year.
[9] [i] According to the latest information given and explanations
offered and according to the books and records of the Company as
produced, there are no undisputed statutory dues and the Company is
generally regular in depositing undisputed dues including Provident
Fund, Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees'' State
Insurance scheme, Income-Tax, Sales-Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess etc and there are no undisputed
statutory dues as at 31st March, 2014 for a period of more than six
months from the date they became payable.
[ii] As at 31st March 2014, according to the records of the Company and
the information and explanations given to us, the particulars of dues
on account of Sales Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Service Tax and Excise Duty
that have not been deposited on account of any dispute are furnished
below :Â Period Name of Nature of Amount to which Forum where the
Statute Dues [Rs. lac] amount dispute is pending
Name of Nature of Amount
Statute Dues [Rs. lac]
Income Tax 50.53
(Penalty)
Income Tax
Act. Income Tax 387.96
W.B.Sales W.B.Sales 1513.76
Tax and VAT Tax & VAT
W.B.Sales W.B.Sales 345.04
Tax and VAT Tax & VAT
- (Contd.) - (Contd.) 538.44
140.36
49.33
Assam Sales Assam 152.93
Tax and VAT Gardens
Orissa Sales Orissa 106.24
Tax and VAT Sales Tax
5.64
Central Central 378.20
Excise Excise
52.58
4.34
Service Tax Service Tax 12.16
Period
to which Forum where the
amount dispute is pending
relates
1988-89
& C.I.T. (Appeal)(IV)
2004-05
2009-10
to C.I.T. (Appeal)(IV)
2011-12
1979-80,
1986-87
to
1988-89
1996-97,
1998 99 West Bengal
2000-01, Commercial
2004-05 Tax Appellate
2005-06, &
2006-07, Revisional Board.
2007-08,
2008-09,
2009-10
1973-74,
1994-95, West Bengal
1997-98, 1999-2000,
& Taxation Tribunal.
2003-04
1985-86,
1992-93, Appellate
1997-98: Authority
1999-2000, Kolkata High
& Court
2003-04
2010-11 Additional
& Commissioner
2011 12
1980-81,
1982-83 Appellate
to Authority, SoD
1984-85
1996-97 Appellate Auth
to ority Revenue
1998-99 Board.
Appellate Authority
1999-2000 Tribunal
at High Court
Cuttack.
2nd Appellate
2001-02 Authority
Berhampore
1996-97,
1998-99,
1992-93,
1993-94,
1995-96, Appeal at CESTAT.
1990-91,
2001 to
2003 &
2007-08,
2009-10
1991-92, Appeal at Kolkata
1992-93 High Court
1998-99 Commissioner of
1993 Appeals
2006-07,
2007-08 App at CESTAT.
[10] The Company does not have any accumulated loss and has not
incurred cash loss during the financial year covered by our audit and
in the immediately preceding financial year.
[11] As appearing in the records and according to the information and
explanations given to us, taking into account the reliefs, concessions
and restructuring of dues payable to financial institutions and banks
as per sanctioned scheme and Order of BIFR dated 30th October 2007 and
further fresh arrangement with banks/financial institutions, the
Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to them.
[12] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not granted any loans and advances on the
basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
[13] The provisions of any special statute as specified under clause 4
(xiii) of the order are not applicable to the Company.
[14] In our opinion and according to information and explanations given
to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in shares, securities,
debentures and other investments.
[15] According to the information and explanations given to us, the
terms and conditions of the guarantee given by the Company amounting to
Rs.676.45 lacs and outstanding as at 31st March 2014 for loans taken
from bank by other Companies, in our opinion, are not prima facie
prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
[16] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans were applied for the purpose for which the
loans were obtained.
[17] Based on the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the Company, in our
opinion, there are no funds raised on short-term basis which have been
used for long-term investment, and vice versa.
[18] It appears from the records that the Company has not made any
preferential allotment of shares to any party or Company covered in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during
the year.
[19] As explained to us, wherever applicable, securities have been
created in respect of bond issued by the Company.
[20] The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year.
[21] During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we have neither come across any instance of
fraud on or by the Company, noticed or reported during the year, nor
have we been informed of any such case by the management.
For Gupta & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm''s Registration No.301028E
(CA Arnab Deb)
Partner
Kolkata - 27th May, 2014. Membership No.062018
Mar 31, 2012
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Andrew Yule & Company
Limited as at 31 st March, 2012 and also the Statement of Profit and
Loss and the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on that date
annexed thereto, which we have signed under reference to this report.
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.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards in India. Those Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatements. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidences supporting the amounts
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.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, as
amended by the Companies (Auditor's Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004,
issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub- section (4A)
of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, of India ("the Act") and on
the basis of such checks as we considered appropriate and according to
the information and explanations given to us, we enclose in the
Annexure a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of
the said Order.
4. Without qualifying our report we draw attention to Note No.10.03
that in the proceedings of hearing held on 30th October, 2007 before
the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR).
Rehabilitation Schedule of the Company with cut off date as 31st March,
2006 has been sanctioned which is in the process of implementation. The
accounts for the year have been prepared on the principle applicable to
a going concern after giving due consideration to the rehabilitation
package.
However, net worth of the Company has become positive at the year end.
5. Further, to our comments referred in paragraph 3 above, we report
that:
[i] Note No. 10.08 regard! ig non provision against diminution in the
value of investment in Yule Financing & Leasing Co. Limited amounting
Rs.27.88 lakhs.
[ii] Again, Note No.10.08 regarding non provision against diminution in
the value of investment in equity shares of WEBFIL Limited which is not
ascertainable at this stage.
6. Read wrth our above comments :-
[a] We have obtained all the information and explanations which, to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our
audit;
[b] In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books;
[c] The Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of
account;
[d] In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and
the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report have been prepared in
compliance with the Accounting Standard (AS) referred to in Section
211(3C) of the Act.
7. In terms of Notification No. G.S.R 829(E) dated 21 st October,
2003, issued by the Central Government, the requirement of Clause (g)
of Sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Act is not applicable to a
Government Company.
8. Had the observations made under item No. 5(i) above been
considered, the profit for the year after provision for taxation would
have been Rs.156.75 lakhs as against the reported profit of Rs. 184.63
lakhs, Reserves & Surplus would have been Rs.6916.88 lakhs as against the
reported Reserves & Surplus of Rs.6944.76 lakhs and the value of
investments would have been f835.43 lakhs as against the reported value
of Rs.863.31 lakhs.
Further, the impact of investment in equity shares on profit for the
year after provision for taxation, Reserves and Surplus and
Investments, as stated in item 5(H) above, could not be ascertained at
this stage.
9. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said accounts read with the
accounting policies and notes on accounts together with our
observations in paragraph 5 above and Note 10.11 and also our comments
in paragraphs 2, 7 and 11 in the Annexure to this report, give the
information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a
true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India :-
[i] in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2012;
[ii] in the case of the Statement of Profit and Loss, of the "profit"
of the Company for the year ended on that date, and
[iii] in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the
Company for the year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS' REPORT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 3 OF OUR REPORT
OF EVEN DATE
1. [a] The Company has maintained proper records, showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of its fixed
assets.
[b] The fixed assets of the Company are physically verified by the
management according to a phased programme designed to cover all the
items over a period of three years, which is considered to be
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of
its assets. Pursuant to the programme, a physical verification of fixed
assets was carried out by the Company during the year. According to the
information and explanations given to us, no material discrepancies
were noticed on such verification.
[c] During the year, in our opinion, any substantial part of fixed
assets has not been disposed off by the Company.
2. [a] The inventory of the Company has been verified by the
Management during the year. In our opinion, the frequency of
verification of high value items is reasonable, but for other items,
frequency of verification needs to be improved.
[b] In our opinion, the procedures of physical verification of
inventory followed by the Management were found reasonable for high
value items and adequate in relation to the size of the Company and the
nature of its business, but for other items the procedure needs
improvement to make it adequate in relation to the size and nature of
its business.
[c] On the basis of our examination of records of inventory, in our
opinion, the Company has maintained proper records of inventory for
high value items and the discrepancies noticed on physical verification
between the physical stocks and book records have been properly dealt
with in the books of account, mainly for high value items.
3. [a] According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not granted any secured or unsecured loans to any
companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained
under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.
[b] In view of the above, clauses 4(iii) (b) to (d) of the Order are
not applicable to the Company.
[c] The Company has not taken any secured or unsecured loans from any
company, firm or other party covered in the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.
[d] Accordingly, clauses 4(iii)(f) and (g) of the Order are not
applicable to the Company.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is an adequate internal control system commensurate
with the size of the Company and the nature of its business with regard
to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and sale of goods and
services. On the basis of our examination of the books and records, we
have neither come across nor have we been informed of any continuing
failure to correct major weakness in such internal control system.
5. In respect of contracts or arrangements referred to in Section 301
of the Companies Act, 1956 -
[a] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transaction made pursuant to contracts or arrangements
that need to be entered in the Register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956 have been so entered.
[b] In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transaction made in pursuant to contracts/
arrangements entered in the Register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956 and exceeding the value of ^5,00,000/- in
respect of each party during the year have been made at prices, which
appear reasonable as per information available with the Company.
6. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year.
Therefore, the provisions of Clause (IV) of Paragraph 4 of the Order
are not applicable to the Company.
7. The Company has its own Internal Audit Department. The Company has
also appointed outside agencies in respect of Internal Audit of
operating Divisions. In our opinion, the present internal audit system
is generally commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of
its business. However, it is felt that such audit should be more
in-depth and coverage should be enlarged.
8. We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company relating to the manufacture of industrial fans, tea and power
transformers 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 have been maintained. We have not, however, made a
detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether
they are accurate or complete. To the best of our knowledge and
according to the information given to us Central Government has not
issued any order u/s 233B of the Companies Act, 1956 for any of the
products of the Company for the year.
9. [i] According to the latest information given and explanations
offered and according to the books and records of the Company as
produced, there is no undisputed statutory dues and the Company is
generally regular in depositing undisputed dues including Provident
Fund, Investors Education Fund, Employees State Insurance Premium, TDS,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess etc. and there is no undisputed
statutory dues as at 31st March, 2012 for a period of more than six
months from the date they became payable.
[ii] As at 31st March, 2012 according to the records of the company and
the information and explanations given to us, the particulars of dues
on account of sale tax, entry tax, and agricultural income tax,
professional tax and excise duty that have not been deposited on
account of any dispute are furnished below :-
Name of Nature of Amount Period to Forum where
Statute dues (Rs. lacs) which the dispute
amount is pending
relates
Income Tax Income Tax 50.53 1988-89 C.I.T.(Appeal)
Act. (Penalty) &
2004-05
Income Tax 132.74 2009-10 C.I.T.(Appeal)
W.B.Sales W.B.Sales 27.53 Pre-amal- Appellate
Tax and Tax & VAT gamation Authority
VAT
2854.49 1979-80, Moved Revision
1986-87 before the
to West Bengal
1988-89 Commercial
1996-97, Tax Appellate
1998-99, & Revisional
2000-01, Board.
2001-02,
2004-05,
2006-07
345.04 1973-74, Appellate Auth-
1994-95, ority West
1997-98, Bengal Taxation
1999-2000 Tribunal.
& 2003-04
76.53 2007-08 & Appellate
2008-09 Authority before
Sr.J.C.C.T.
538.45 1985-86, Appellate
1992-93, Authority before
1997-98, the High Court.
1999-2000, Kolkata.
2003-04
49.34 1980-81, Appellate
1982-83 Authority,
to SoD
1984-85
Assam Assam 152.93 1996-97 Appellate Auth-
Sales Tax Gardens to ority Revenue
VAT 1998-99 Board.
Orissa Orissa Sales 161.83 1999-2000 Appellate Autn-
Sales Tax Tax & ority Tribunal
and VAT 2000-2001 at High Court
Cuttack.
6.64 2001-02 2nd Appellate
Authority
Berhampore
Central Central 469.70 1996-97, Appeal at
Excise Excise 1998-99, CESTAT.
1992-93,
1993-94,
1989-90,
1990-91,
2001 to
2003 &
2007-08
29.52 1995-96 Appeal at
to Commissioner
1998-99 &
2008-09
52.59 1991 to Appeal at
1993 High Court.
Kolkata.
10. The net worth of the Company became positive (Rs.31.35 crore)
without considering Share Pending Allotment of Rs.1.50 crore and
Revaluation Reserve of Rs.103.33 crore at the end of the financial year.
However, the accumulated loss of the Company is more than fifty percent
of its net worth. The company has not incurred Cash Loss in the
financial year and the immediately preceding financial year.
11. As appearing in the record and according to the information and
explanations given to us, taking into account the reliefs, concessions
and restructuring of dues payable to Financial Institutions and Banks
as per sanctions scheme as per order of BIFR dated 30th October, 2007,
and fresh arrangement with Banks/financial institutions, the Company
has not defaulted in repayment of dues to them except repayment of
Short Term Borrowings from a bank amounting to Rs.353.79lacs.
12. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not granted any loans and advances on the
basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
13. The provisions of any special statute as specified under Clause
4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
14. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments.
15. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
terms and conditions of the guarantee given by the Company amounting to
Rs.593.00 lakhs and outstanding as at 31st March, 2012, for loans taken
from bank by the other Companies, in our opinion, are not prima facie
prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans were applied for the purpose for which the
loans were obtained.
17. Based on the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the Company, in our
opinion, there are no funds raised on a short term basis which have
been used for long term investment, and vice versa.
18. It appears from the records that the Company has not made any
preferential allotment of shares to any Party or Company covered in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during
the year.
19. As explained to us, wherever applicable, securities have been
created in respect of Bond issued by the Company.
20. The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we have neither come across any instance of
fraud on or by the Company, noticed or reported during the year, nor
have we been informed of any such case by the management.
For GUPTAS CO.
Chartered Accountants
Firm's Registration No.301028E
(CA A. Deb)
Partner
Membership No.062018
Kolkata - 2nd July, 2012.
Mar 31, 2011
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Andrew Yule & Company
Limited as at 31st March, 2011 and also the Profit and Loss Account and
the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on that date, both annexed
thereto, which we have signed this day under reference to this report.
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.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform our audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the
aforesaid financial statements are free from material misstatements. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidences supporting the
amounts 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 expressing our opinion on the aforesaid financial
statements of the Company.
As required by the Companies (Auditors' Report) Order, 2003, as amended
by the Companies (Auditors' Report)(Amendment) Order, 2004, the Order
issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such
checks as we considered appropriate and according to the information
and explanations given to us, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on
the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we report
the following :-
1. In the proceedings of hearing held on 30th October, 2007 before the
Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR).
Rehabilitation Scheme of the Company with cut- off date as at 31st
March, 2006 has been sanctioned which is in the process of
implementation. The accounts for the year have been prepared on the
principle applicable to a going concern after giving due consideration
to the rehabilitation package. Net worth of the Company has become
positive at the year end.
2. Non-provision against diminition in value of investments in Yule
Financing & Leasing Co. Ltd. amounting to Rs. 27.88 lakhs. [Refer Note
No. 13 in Schedule 20].
3. Read with our above comments :-
(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our
audit.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and the
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report have been prepared in
compliance with the applicable accounting standards (AS) referred to in
Section 211(3C) of the Act.
4. In terms of Notification No.G.S.R.829(E) dated 21st October, 2003,
issued by the Central Government, the requirement of Clause (g) of
Sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Act is not applicable to a
Government Company.
5. Without considering Item No.l above, had the observation under Item
No. 2 been considered, the profit for the year after extra-ordinary
income and provision for taxation would have been Rs. 4104.43 lakhs as
against the reported profit of Rs. 4132.31 lakhs, accumulated loss would
have been Rs. 5215.07 lakhs as against
the reported accumulated loss of Rs.5187.19 lakhs, value of investments
would have been Rs.835.43 lakhs as against the reported value of Rs.863.31
lakhs.
6. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us the said accounts read with the accounting
policies and notes on accounts as given in Schedule 20 together with
the observations in Item Nos.2 and 5 and Note No. 16 in Schedule-20 and
our comments in paragraph 4 and 7 in the annexure to this report, give
the information required by the Act 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 31 st March, 2011;
(b) in the 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 the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS' REPORT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 3 OF OUR REPORT
OF EVEN DATE
1.(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of its
fixed assets.
(b) The fixed assets of the Company are physically verified by the
management according to a phased programme designed to cover all the
items over a period of three years, which is considered to be
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of
its assets. Pursuant to the programme, a physical verification of fixed
assets was carried out by the Company during the year. Reconciliation
in respect of Tea and General Divisions has been done during the year
and the discrepancies noticed on such verification valuing Rs.19.48
lakhs have been written off during the year in the books. (Refer Note
No.24 of Schedule 20).
(c) During the year, in our opinion, any substantial part of fixed
assets has not been disposed off by the Company.
2. (a) The inventory of the Company has been verified by
the management during the year. In our opinion, the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
(b) In our opinion, the procedures of physical verification of
inventory followed by the management were found reasonable and adequate
in relation to the size of the Company and the nature of its business.
(c) On the basis of our examination of records of inventory, in our
opinion, the Company has maintained proper records of inventory and the
discrepancies noticed on physical verification between the physical
stocks and book records have been properly dealt with in the books of
account.
3. (a) According to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not granted any unsecured loan to any
Company, Firm or other party listed in the register maintained under
Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(b) Clause (iii)(b) to (d) of the Annexure are not applicable to the
Company.
(c) The Company has not taken any unsecured loan from any company
covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956. The outstanding balance of such loan taken including
interest as at the year end is Rs.Nil.
(d) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
on which loan have been taken from a Company listed in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, are not prima
facie prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
(e) Paragraph 4(iii)(g) of the Order is not applicable in respect of
loan taken.
4. In our opinion, there is an adequate internal control procedure
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets, for
sale of goods and for services. However, holding of disproportionate
stocks of stores at Tea Estates were noticed on many occasions.
Internal Control needs to be strengthened in these areas. Subject to
above on the basis of our examination of the books and records, we have
neither come across nor have we been informed of any continuing failure
to correct major weakness in Internal Control procedures.
5. (a) In our opinion and according to the information
and explanations given to us, there are no transactions that need to be
entered into the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956.
(b) In view of above para 4(v)(b) of the Annexure is not applicable to
the Company.
6. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has complied with the provisions of Section
58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits) Rules, 1975, as applicable, with regard to the deposits
accepted from the public. According to the information and explanations
given to us, no order under the aforesaid sections has been passed by
the Company Law Board or National Company Law Tribunal or Reserve Bank
of India or any Court or any other Tribunal.
7. The Company has its own Internal Audit Department. The Company has
also appointed outside agencies in respect of Internal Audit of
operating Divisions. In our opinion, the present internal audit system
is generally commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of
its business. However, it is felt that such audit should be more
indepth.
8. We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company relating to the manufacture of industrial fans, tea and power
transformers pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government for
maintenance of cost records under section 209(l)(d) of the Companies
Act, 1956 and we are of the opinion that prima facie the prescribed
accounts and records have been maintained. We have not, however, made a
detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether
they are accurate or complete. To the best of our knowledge and
according to the information given to us Central Government has not
issued any order u/s.233B of the Companies Act, 1956 for any of the
products of the Company.
9. (i) According to the latest information given and
explanations offered and according to the books and records of the
Company as produced, there is no undisputed statutory dues and the
Company is generally regular in depositing undisputed dues including
Provident Funds, Investors Education Fund, Employees State Insurance
Premium, TDS, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess etc. and there is no
undisputed statutory dues as at 31st March, 2011 for a period of more
than six months from the date they became payable.
(ii) As at 31 st March, 2011 according to the records of the Company
and the information and explanations given to us, the particulars of
dues on account of sales tax, entry tax, agricultural income tax,
professional tax and excise duty that have not been deposited on
account of any dispute are furnished below :-
Name of Nature of Amount Period to Forum where
Statute dues (Rs.lacs) which the dispute
amount is pending
relates
Income
Tax Income Tax 50.53 1993-94 C.I.T(Appeal)
Act. (Penalty)
W.B.
Sales W.B.Sales 27.53 Preamal- Appellate
Tax
and Tax & VAT gamation Authority
VAT
5498.04 1987-88 Moved Revision
to before the
1988-89 Boaid against
1999-2000 Appellate
to Order.
2001-02
1996-97
to
1997-98
2003-04
to
2004-05 &
1998-99 &
2006-07
401.24 1973-74, Appellate Auth-
1979-80 & ority Taxation
1986-87 Tribunal
43.72 2005-06 Appellate
Authcrity before
DCCT.
306.12 1992-93 Appellate
& Authority before
1985-86 the High Court.
55.06 1980-81, Appellate
1982-83 Authority,
to SoD
1984-85
Assam Assam 39.90 2005-06 Appellate Auth-
Sales
Tax Gardens to ority,
2006-07 Revision
Bench.
152.93 1996-97 Appellate Auth-
to ority Revenue
1998-99 board.
Orissa Orissa
Sales 161.83 1999-01 Appellate Auth-
Sales
Tax Tax ority Tribunal
at High Court
cuttack.
Central Central 455.85 1989-90
to Appealat
Excise Excise 2001-02 CESTAT.
2003-04
to
2006-07
30.51 1995-96 Appealat
to Commissioner
1998-99
52.59 1991 to Appealat
1993 High Court.
10. The not worth of the Company became positive (Rs.11.77 crore)
without considering Share Pending Allotment of Rs.3.00 crore and
Revaluation Reserve of Rs.103.34 crore at the end of the financial year.
However, the accumulated loss of the Company is more than fifty percent
of its net worth. The Company has not incurred Cash Loss in the
Financial year and immediately preceding such financial year.
11. As appearing in the record and according to the information and
explanations given to us, taking into account the reliefs, concessions
and restructuring of dues payable to Financial Institutions and Banks
as per sanctioned scheme as per Order of BIFR dated 30th October, 2007,
and fresh arrangement with Banks/ financial institutions, the Company
has not defaulted in repayment of dues to them.
12. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not granted any loans and advances on the
basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
13. The provisions of any special statute as specified under Clause
4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
14. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in securities.
15. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
terms and conditions of the guarantee given by the Company amounting to
Rs.593.00 lakhs and outstanding as at 31st March, 2011, for loans taken
from bank by the other Companies, in our opinion, are not prima facie
prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans were applied for the purpose for which the
loans were obtained.
17. Based on the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the balance sheet of the Company, in our
opinion, there are no funds raised on a short term basis which have
been used for long term investment, and vice versa.
18. It appears from the records that the Company has not made any
preferential allotment of shares to parties and Companies covered in
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956
during the year.
19. As explained to us, wherever applicable, securities have been
created in respect of Bond issued by the Company.
20. The Company has not raised any money by public issue during the
year.
21. According to the information and explanations given to us, during
the year, no fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported.
For S. GHOSH & CO.,
Chartered Accountants,
Firm Registration No.304016E
(CA S. Ghosh)
Partner.
Kolkata-23rd June, 2011. Membership No.5268
Mar 31, 2010
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Andrew Yule & Company
Limited as at 31st March, 2010 and also the Profit and Loss Account and
the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on that date, both annexed
thereto, which we have signed this day under reference to this report.
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.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform our audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the
aforesaid financial statements are free from material misstatements. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidences supporting the
amounts 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 expressing our opinion on the aforesaid financial
statements of the Company.
As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003, as amended
by the Companies (Auditors Report)(Amendment) Order, 2004, the Order
issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such
checks as we considered appropriate and according to the information
and explanations given to us, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on
the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we report
the following :- 1. In the proceedings of hearing held on 30th October,
2007 before the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction
(BIFR). Rehabilitation Scheme of the Company with cut-off date as at
31st March, 2006 has been sanctioned which is in the process of
implementation. The accounts for the year have been prepared on the
principle applicable to a going concern after giving due consideration
to the rehabilitation package, even though the net worth of the Company
is fully erroded.
2. Non-provision against diminition in value of investments in Yule
Financing & Leasing Co. Ltd. amounting to Rs.27.88 lakhs. [Refer Note
No.12 in Schedule 20].
3. Read with our above comments :-
(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our
audit.
(b) in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books;
(c) the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
(d) in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and the
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report have been prepared in
compliance with the applicable accounting standards (AS) referred to in
Section 211(3C) of the Act.
4. In terms of Notification No.G.S.R.829(E) dated 21st October, 2003,
issued by the Central Government, the requirement of Clause (g) of
Sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Act is not applicable to a
Government Company.
5. Without considering Item No.1 above, the effect of which could not
be determined, had the observation under Item No. 2 been considered,
the profit for the year after extra- ordinary income and provision for
taxation would have been Rs.7510.42 lakhs as against the reported
profit of Rs.7538.30 lakhs, accumulated loss would have been Rs.9347.08
lakhs as against the reported accumulated loss of Rs.9319.20 lakhs,
value of investments would have been Rs.833.24 lakhs as against the
reported value of Rs.861.12 lakhs.
6. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us the said accounts read with the accounting
policies and notes on accounts as given in Schedule 20 together with
the observations in Item 2 and 5 and Note No.15 in Schedule-20 and our
comments in paragraph 1, 5, 7 and 8 in the annexure to this report,
give the information required by the Act 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 31st March, 2010;
(b) in the case of the Profit and Loss Account of the Ãprofità of the
Company for the year ended on that date.and
(c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS REPORT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 3 OF OUR REPORT
OF EVEN DATE
1.(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of its fixed assets.
(b) The fixed assets of the Company are physically verified by the
management according to a phased programme designed to cover all the
items over a period of three years, which is considered to be
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of
its assets. Pursuant to the programme, a physical verification of fixed
assets was carried out by the Company during the year in respect of
Engineering and Electrical Divisions only of the Company. Discrepancies
noticed on such verification valuing Rs.22.47 lakhs have been written
off during the year in the books. (Refer Note No.23 of Schedule 20).
(c) During the year, in our opinion, any substantial part of fixed
assets has not been disposed off by the Company.
2. (a) The inventory of the Company has been verified by the
management during the year. In our opinion, the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
(b) In our opinion, the procedures of physical verification of
inventory followed by the management were found reasonable and adequate
in relation to the size of the Company and the nature of its business.
(c) On the basis of our examination of records of inventory, in our
opinion, the Company has maintained proper records of inventory and the
discrepancies noticed on physical verification between the physical
stocks and book records have been properly dealt with in the books of
account.
3. (a) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not granted any unsecured loan to any Company, Firm or
other party listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(b) Clause (iii)(b) to (d) of the Annexure are not applicable to the
Company.
(c) The Company has not taken any unsecured loan from any company
covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956. The outstanding balance of such loan taken including
interest as at the year end is Rs.Nil.
(d) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
on which loan have been taken from a Company listed in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, are not prima
facie prejudicial to the interest of the Company. However, the loan
has since been repaid.
(e) Paragraph 4(iii)(g) of the Order is not applicable in respect of
loan taken.
4. In our opinion, there is an adequate internal control procedure
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets, for
sale of goods and for services. Further, on the basis of our
examination of the books and records of the Company, we have neither
come across nor have we been informed of any continuing failure to
correct major weaknesses in the aforesaid internal control procedures.
5. (a) In our opinion and according to the information and
explanations given to us, there are no transactions that need to be
entered into the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956.
(b) In view of above para 4(v)(b) of the Annexure is not applicable to
the Company.
6. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has complied with the provisions of Section
58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits) Rules, 1975, as applicable, with regard to the deposits
accepted from the public. According to the information and explanations
given to us, no order under the aforesaid sections has been passed by
the Company Law Board or National Company Law Tribunal or Reserve Bank
of India or any Court or any other Tribunal.
7. The Company has its own Internal Audit Department. The Company has
also appointed outside agencies in respect of Internal Audit of
operating Divisions. In our opinion, the present internal audit system
is generally commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of
its business. However, the frequency and area of coverage of such audit
need to be widened.
8. We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company relating to the manufacture of industrial fans, tea and power
transformers 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 have been maintained. We have not, however, made a
detailed examination of the records with a view to determine whether
they are accurate or complete. To the best of our knowledge and
according to the information given to us Central Government has not
issued any order u/s.233B of the Companies Act, 1956 for any of the
products of the Company.
9. (i) According to the latest information given and
explanations offered and according to the books and records of the
Company as produced, there is no undisputed statutory dues as at 31st
March, 2010 for a period of more than six months from the date they
became payable.
(ii) As at 31st March, 2010 according to the records of the Company and
the information and explanations given to us, the particulars of dues
on account of sales tax, entry tax, agricultural income tax,
professional tax and excise duty that have not been deposited on
account of any dispute are furnished below :Ã
Name of Nature of Amount Period to Forum where
Statute dues (Rs. lacs) which the dispu
amount is pending
relates
Income Tax Income Tax 50.53 1993-94 C.I.T.(Appeal)
Act. (Penalty)
W.B.Sales W.B.Sales 27.53 Preamal- Appellate
Tax and Tax and VAT gamation Authority
VAT
5841.59 1987-88 Moved Revision
to before the
1988-89 Board against
1999-2000 Appellate
to Order.
2001-02
1996-97
to
1997-98
2003-04
to
2004-05 &
1998-99
139.81 1973-74, Appellate
Auth-
1979-80 & ority
Taxation
1986-87 Tribunal
128.28 2005-06 & Appellate
2006-07 Authority
before DCCT.
252.96 1992-93 Appellate
Authority
before the
High Court.
113.21 1980-81, Appellate
1982-83 Authority,
to SoD
1985-86
Assam Assam 199.93 2002-03 Appellate
Auth-
Sales Tax Gardens to ority, Dy.
and VAT 2006-07 Commissioner/
Commissioner
Commercial
Taxes.
129.41 1997-98 Appellate
Auth-
and ority Revenue
1998-99 Board.
Orissa Orissa Sales 161.83 1999-2001 Appellate
Auth-
Sales Tax Tax ority
Tribunal
and VAT at High Court
Cuttack.
Central Central 425.79 1989-90 Appeal at
Excise Excise to CESTAT.
2001-02
104.02 1991-92 Appeal at
to Commissioner
1998-99 of C.E.
52.59 1991 to Appeal at
1993 High Court.
10. The accumulated loss of the Company at the end of the financial
year is more than fifty percent of its net worth. The Company has not
incurred cash loss in the financial year and immediately preceeding
such financial year also.
11. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, taking into account the reliefs, concessions and
restructuring of dues payable to Financial Institutions and Banks as
per sanctioned scheme as per Order of BIFR dated 30th October, 2007,
the Company has not made repayment of dues to Banks within due dates as
stated below :Ã
(a) State Bank of India Rs.216.95 lakhs
(b) Bank of Baroda Rs.378.00 lakhs
12. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not granted any loans and advances on the
basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
13. The provisions of any special statute as specified under Clause
4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
14. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in securities.
15. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
terms and conditions of the guarantee given by the Company amounting to
Rs.593.00 lakhs and outstanding as at 31st March, 2010, for loans taken
from bank by the other Companies, in our opinion, are not prima facie
prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans were applied for the purpose for which the
loans were obtained.
17. Based on the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the balance sheet of the Company, in our
opinion, there are no funds raised on a short term basis which have
been used for long term investment, and vice versa.
18. The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to
parties and Companies covered in the register maintained under section
301 of the Companies Act, 1956 during the year.
19. As explained to us, wherever applicable, securities have been
created in respect of Bond issued by the Company.
20. The Company has not raised any money by public issue during the
year.
21. According to the information and explanations given to us, during
the year, no fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported.
For S. GHOSH & CO.,
Chartered Accountants,
Firm Registration No.304016E
(CA A. K. Mukherjee)
Partner,
Kolkata - 27th July, 2010. Membership No.5243
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