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Notes to Accounts of Mysore Paper Mills Ltd.

Mar 31, 2014

1. Share capital

* The Company in its 77th AGM held on 31.12.2012 has approved the enhancement of Authorised Capital from 150.00 Crores to Rs 500.00 Crores. The Company has obtained exemption from BIFR for payment of stamp duty towards issue of share certificate to GOK and also towards filing fees to MCA. However, exemption for payment of stamp duty is sought from GOK. Due to above, formalities for enhancement of authorised capital is pending and consequently amount received from GOK which is pending allotment is shown under Share Application Money pending allotment to the extent within the authorised capital and under current liabilities over and above the authorised share capital.

** Includes 9,00,000 shares allotted by way of Bonus Shares by capitalisation of Share Premium and General Reserve

2. Borrowings

i) The mortgage and first charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari- passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

ii) Loan repayable on demand includes Working Capital facilities such as Cash credit, Over drafts and overdue loans obtained from banks and financial institutions are secured by hypothecation of company''s present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and book debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

iii) (a) Term loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit.

(b) Interest free term loan sanctioned by banks are governed by the terms and conditions as set out in "Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar undertaking" in accordance with notification dated 07.12.2007 issued by Government of India. These loans are secured in favour of concerned banks by residual pari - passu charge on the company''s current and fixed assets (movable and immovable properties) both present and future. The company has repaid the said loan to the extent of Rs. 404.20 Lakhs (Rs. 404.20 Lakhs) and Rs. 7.04 Lakhs outstanding as on 31.03.2014 is grouped under short term borrowings secured.

iv) (a) 12.75 % Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCI on conversion of entire overdue interest & funded interest term loan aggregating to Rs.677.02 lakhs were redeemable in three equal annual installments during FY 2010 to FY 2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. Two installments were due to the extent of Rs. 451.35 Lakhs and interest accrued thereon was due to the extent of Rs. 211.13 lakhs was outstanding as on 31.03.2014.

(b) IFCI has approved One Time Settlement (OTS) of Loan repayment for an amount of Rs. 339 Lakhs towards Principal and Interest vide letter Ref IFCI/BLRO/MPMML/2014 - 311 dated 21.07.2014, which has BIFR consent, IFCI has waived principal amount of Rs. 112.35 Lakhs. The accrued Interest upto 31.03.2014 amounting to Rs. 211.13 Lakhs has also become non payable. With this OTS amount payable towards IFCI to the extent of Rs.339 Lakhs is disclosed under short term secured loan. Income Recognised on account of Principal and Interest amount waived on OTS is disclosed under Exceptional Items - Income to the extent of Rs. 239.98 Lakhs and reversal of current year interest to the extent of Rs. 83.50 Lakhs in accordance with the requirement of Accounting Standard 4 "contingencies and events occurring after the balance sheet date".

v) a) 8.27% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

8.27% Unsecured redeemable non convertible bonds of Rs. 2625 Lakhs (Rs. 3500 lakhs) guaranteed by Government of Karnataka are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2013-14 onwards. During the FY 2013-14 the company has repaid an amount of Rs. 875 Lakhs towards 1st Installment. Amount repayable less than one year to the extent of Rs. 875 Lakhs (Rs. 875 lakhs) have been shown under short term borrowings.

b) 8.49% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During 2010-11 the Company had raised Rs 5000 lakhs by issue of 8.49 % Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka towards implementation of augmentation of power plant, installing wet lap machine and implementing energy conservation measures, which are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2017-18 onwards. Due to non feasibility of the project part of the amount to the extent of 4130.97 Lakhs have not been utilised for the purpose, out of which amount including accumulated interest to the extent of Rs.3433 lakhs (Rs.3146.93 lakhs) is deposited in a scheduled bank is grouped/shown under cash and bank balances schedule No. 2.14.

c) 9.65% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During the FY 2012-13 the company had raised 9.65% unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Unsecured Taxable Bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka to the extent of Rs. 5000 lakhs for a tenure of 10 years with call option at the discretion of the company from 7th Year and Redemption in 4 equal installments from F.Y. 2019-2020 onwards.

d) 8.95% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During the FY 2013-14 the company had raised 8.95% unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Unsecured Taxable Bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka to the extent of Rs. 4000 lakhs for a tenure of 10 years with call option at the discretion of the company from 7th Year and Redemption in 4 equal installments from F.Y. 2020-2021 onwards.

vi) Short Term Loan from M/s Axis Bank Limited to the extent of Rs. 800 lakhs (Rs.800 lakhs) is due for repayment and the same is outstanding as on 31.03.2014.

3. Trade payables

Note: The company has not received any intimation from the suppliers regarding status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence no disclosure is made in respect of ;

i) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of the accounting year.

ii) Interest paid during the year.

iii) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and

iv) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year.

4. Tangible assets

a) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles and earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

b) Based on the Verification and management assessment there are no impairment of assets as at 31st March, 2014.

c) The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s Anudeep Corbonates (P) Ltd, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime and the same is governed by the Lease agreement dtd. 15.11.1997.

5. Loans and advances

* Loans and Advances (Unsecured considered good) includes an amount of Rs. 85.12 Lakhs (Rs. 90.51 Lakhs) paid towards special advance to employees and the same is classified under long term.

6. Other non-current assets - Unsecured, considered good

i. Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under other current assets and is shown at note 2.11 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (vii).

ii. Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

iii. Out of total leased area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 hectares of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon''ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon''ble High Court, 3813 hectares of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 hectares have been surrendered so far.

iv. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

v. Company has received 201195.130 MT (194596.880 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 2994.65 hectares (2986.45 hectares) of land & has provided Rs.256.29 Lakhs (Rs. 174.94 Lakhs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

vi. Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

7. Inventories (valued at cost or lower of net realisable value)

The company is in the process of identifying the Non-Moving items of Stores & Spares, pending which the company has retained the provision towards Non Moving Stores & Spares to the extent of Rs 640.86 Lakhs as on 31.03.2014 which is adequate.

8. Trade receivables

a) Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

b) During the year company has written back Rs 56 lakhs (Rs 62 lakhs) for which the provision for bad and doubtful debts was made during earlier years.

c) Doubtful debts includes an amount of Rs. 546.61 Lakhs (Rs. 454.72 Lakhs) being Interest provided on defaulted outstanding upto 31.03.2014. The same has been provided in full and accounted under Provision for bad & doubtful debts.

9. Other income

a) Interest on Deposits and Advances include interest earned on Fixed Deposits to the extent of Rs. 441.13 Lakhs (Rs. 306.63 Lakhs).

b) Provision no longer required-written back Includes withdrawal of Provision for Bad & Doubtful Debts provided during earlier years withdrawn on collection from debtors to the extent of Rs.56 Lakhs.

10. Finance costs

Interest on others includes:

a) Rs. 248.82 Lakhs towards interest on VAT, CST & Entry tax delayed payments.

b) Rs. 7.18 Lakhs (Rs. 29.41 Lakhs) being interest on delayed payment to Provident Fund Trust.

11.

i) Share Application Money grouped under Sch - 2.06 - other current liabilities to the extent of Rs. 11710.55 Lakhs includes the following:

a) Government of Karnataka had accorded sanction of conversion of entire GOK loan as on 31.03.2012 to the extent of Rs. 10102.50 Lakhs into Equity vide GO NO.CI 86/CPM/2011 Dated 31.03.2012 and had made Cash Equity Infusion to the extent of Rs.500 Lakhs vide GO NO. CI 86/CPM/2011 Dated 12.01.2012. The allotment of shares were approved by members in the 77th AGM held on 31.12.2012. Due to pending formalities at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs the amount of Rs. 7491.84 Lakhs is disclosed under "Share application money pending allotment" Grouped under Other Current Liabilities and an amount of Rs. 3110.66 Lakhs to the extent of unallotted authorised capital is disclosed under Share Application Money Pending Allotment and disclosed in the face of the Balance Sheet.

b) During FY 2012-13 Government of Karnataka had converted outstanding Guarantee Commission Payable as on 31.03.2013 as Investment to the extent of Rs. 218.71 Lakhs vide its order No. CI 86 CPM 2011 Dt. 30.03.2013. The same is grouped under Share Application Pending Allotment and grouped under Other Current Liabilities till further approval from members and SEBI.

c) The Government of Karnataka has infused capital under Head of Account 4860 - Capital outlay- investments in Public and other under taking in the form equity has been accounted accordingly for the following capital infusions:

During 2012-13:

i) G.O. NO : CI.131.CPM Dated 2.11.2012 Rs. 1000 lakhs

ii) G.O. NO : CI.131.CPM Dated 8.02.2013 Rs.1000 lakhs

During 2013-14:

i) G.O. NO : CI.99.CPI.2013 Dated 19.10.2013 Rs.1000 lakhs

ii) G.O. NO : CI.99.CPI.2013 Dated 19.03.2013 Rs.1000 lakhs

During the FY 2013-14, the above equity infusion of Rs.4000 lakhs which is over and above authorised capital is grouped under other current liabilities as share application money.

ii) During the FY 2013-14, GOK has granted working capital assistance to the extent of Rs.2000 Lakhs vide G.O. No.: CI.99.CPI.2013 Dated 04.01.2014. the Amount later was converted into working capital loan vide GO No. : CPM:2014 Dated 23.03.2014. However, terms and conditions of the working capital loan was prescribed in the GO.

12. Outstanding forward contract as at the balance sheet date is as given below:

a) The company has recognised Rs.75.83 Lakhs as Net Foreign Currency liability on forward contracts disclosed under other current liabilities.

b) The difference between the spot rate and the forward rate is recognised as deferred premium and amortised over the period of the contract. During the FY 2013-14 the company has amortised an amount of Rs. 20.95 Lakhs towards premium on forward contracts.

c) The fair value of the foreign currency assets on the above forward contracts have been restated as at the year end and foreign exchange loss to the extent of Rs.32.74 Lakhs have been recognised in the profit and loss account.

13. Contingent liabilities and commitments

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 Rs. In Lakhs Rs. In Lakhs

a) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt 1342.80 977.88

b) Letters of Credit and Guarantees 800.00 800.00

c) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for 1306.75 1177.43

3449.55 2955.31

14. An amount of Rs. 201.47 Lakhs (Rs. 124.16 Lakhs) interest payable upto March-2014 towards purchase tax has not been provided as the company has requested the Government for waiver of Purchase Tax payable and the proposal is under active consideration of the Government.

15. Pending Legal Dispute on Forest Field Workers under the ''Karnataka Daily Wage Workers Welfare Rules 2012'', no provision is made in the books of account. As the matter is subjudice, quantification of financial liability is not ascertainable.

16. Pending reconciliation with MESCOM an amount of Rs. 1042.86 Lakhs (Rs. 677.94 Lakhs) being the disputed amount claimed is not provided in the books as on 31.03.2014. Total arrears claimed by MESCOM as on 31.03.2014 is Rs. 3933.02 Lakhs (Rs. 2779.09 Lakhs) and provision held by MPM is to the extent of Rs. 2890.16 Lakhs (Rs. 2101.15 Lakhs).

17. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform to current year''s presentation.

18. The company has huge accumulated losses as per provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 and as a measure of prudence the company has not recognized the deferred tax asset in financial statements.

19. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The fair value of the assets of the provident fund trust including the return on the assets there of as on the Balance Sheet date being greater than the obligations under the defined benefit plan, no further charge to the profit and loss account is required.

20. The Accounts for the FY 2013-14 was approved by the Board on 03.09.2014 and reported by the statuary Auditors on 03.09.2014 were revised in light of the observations of Comptroller and Auditor General of India during their supplementary Audit under section 143 (6) and (7) of the Companies Act 2013. There is no change in the profit or loss for the year due to revision.


Mar 31, 2013

1.1PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS: AS-29

(a) Provision is recognized when

i. The company has a present obligation as a result of past event.

ii. It is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and iii. A reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Contingent liabilities are disclosed by way of Notes to accounts.

(c) Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.

i) Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothecation of company''s present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and book debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

(ii) (a) Term loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit.

(b) Interest free term loan sanctioned by banks are governed by the terms and conditions as set out in "Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar undertaking" in accordance with notification dated 07.12.2007 issued by Government of India. These loans are secured in favour of concerned banks by residual pari – passu charge on the company''s current and fixed assets (movable and immovable properties) both present and future. During the year, the company has repaid a sum of Rs. 83.85 Lakhs (Rs.318.35 Lakhs).

iii) (a) 12.75 % Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCI on conversion of entire overdue interest & funded interest term loan aggregating to Rs.677.02 lakhs were redeemable in three equal annual installments during FY 2010 to FY2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. In the event of default, IFCI have the right to convert all the defaulted amounts into equity at par. These debentures are secured by way of first charge on the fixed assets of the company present and future on pari-passu basis.

(b) The rescheduled repayment of First and Second Installment which was due on 01.01.2012 has not been paid by the company. Total amount due to IFCI as on 31.03.2013 is Rs. 451.35 Lakhs and the same is shown under short term borrowing secured, as the company had defaulted the repayment of loan Interest has been provided at band rate.

iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

v) From Govt. of Karnataka

a) During the F.Y. 2012-13 the GOK has released working capital support vide GOK order (i)GO CI.131.CPM 2012 Dated 02.11.2012 for Rs 1000 lacs and (ii) CI.131.CPM 2012 Dated 8.02.2013 for Rs 1000 lacs . In the absence of terms of sanction company has disclosed the said loan under long term unsecured borrowings and has provided interest @ 9%.

vi) (i) 8.27% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

8.27% Unsecured redeemable non convertible bonds of Rs.3500 lakhs guaranteed by Government of Karnataka are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2013-14onwards. Amount payable less then one year to the extent of Rs 875 Lakhs have been shown under short term borrowings

(ii) 8.49% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During 2010-11 the Company had raised Rs 5000 lakhs by issue of 8.49 % Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka towards implementation of augmentation of power plant, installing wet lap machine and implementing energy conservation mesures, which are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2017-18 onwards. Due to non feasability of the project part of the amount to the extent of Rs. 4130.97 lakhs has not been utilised for the purpose, out of which amount to the extent of Rs.3146.93 lakhs (Rs.3307.71 lakhs) is deposited in a scheduled bank is grouped/shown under cash and bank balances schedule no. 2.14.

iii) 9.65% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During the F.y. 2012-13 company has raised Rs.5000 Lakhs by issue of 9.65% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable Bonds Guranteed by Government of Karnataka towards working capital requirement. The Bonds are for a tenure of 10 years with call option at the discretion of the company from 7th Year and Redemption in 4 equal installments from F.Y. 2019-2020 onwards.

vii) Short Term Loan from M/s Axis Bank Limited to the extent of Rs. 800 lakhs (Rs.800 lakhs) is due for repayment and the same is outstanding as on 31.03.2013.

i. Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under other current assets and is shown at note 2.11 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (vii).

ii. Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

iii. Out of total leased area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 hectares of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon''ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon''ble High Court, 3813 hectares of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 hectares have been surrendered so far.

iv. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

v. Company has received 194596.880 MT (185994 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 2986.45 hectares (2871.50 hectares) of land & has provided Rs.174.94 lakhs (Rs. 207.91 lakhs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

vi. Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

(a) Government of Karnataka has released Rs.500 lacs towards fresh cash equity infusion vide G.O.No. CI 86/CPM 2011, Bangalore Dated 12.01.2012. The same is disclosed under "Share application money pending allotment" vide approval by members in the 77th AGM held on 31.12.2012. However approval from appropriate authorities is awaited for allotment of shares.

(b) During the year Government of Karnataka has converted outstanding Guarantee Commission Payable as on 31.03.2013 as Investment to the extent of Rs.218.71 Lacs vide its order No. CI 86 CPM 2011 Dt. 30.03.2013. The same is grouped under Share Application Pending Allotment till further approval from members and SEBI.

1.2 Contingent liabilities and commitments

31.03.2013 31.03.2012 Rs. In Lacs Rs. In Lacs

(a) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt 977.88 904.42

(b) Letters of Credit and Guarantees 800.00 3271.78

(c) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for 1177.43 2061.20

2955.31 6237.40

1.3 An amount of Rs.124.16 lacs interest payable towards purchase tax for the period Sep-09 to Mar-13 has not been provided as the company has requested the Government for waiver of Purchase Tax payable and the proposal is under active consideration of the Government.

1.4 Pending reconciliation with MESCOM an amount of Rs.677.94 Lacs (Rs.369.52 lacs) being the disputed amount claimed is not provided in the books as on 31.03.2013. Total arrears claimed by MESCOM as on 31.03.2013 is Rs. 2779.09 lacs and provision held by MPM is to the extent of Rs.2101.15 lacs.

1.5 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped / reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform to current year''s presentation.

1.6 Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.


Mar 31, 2012

I) Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothecation of company''s present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and book debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

ii) (a) Term loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit.

(b) Interest free term loan sanctioned by banks are governed by the terms and conditions as set out in "Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar undertaking" in accordance with notification dated 07.12.2007 issued by Government of India. These loans are secured in favour of concerned banks by residual pari - passu charge on the company''s current and fixed assets (movable and immovable properties) both present and future. During the year, the company has repaid a sum of Rs.318.35 Lakhs.

iii) (a) Debentures (Series III)

Out of Debentures (Series I) amounting to Rs. 45.50 crs. the company, with the approval of the investors had rolled over Rs. 20.00 crs. for a further period of five years redeemable at par as under

At the end of 5th Year 30 % in 2010

At the end of 6th Year 30 % in 2011

At the end of 7th Year 40 % in 2012

These debentures are secured by way of mortgage of both movable and immovable office properties owned by the company at Mumbai. During the year the company has paid the final installment of Rs.800 Lakhs and redeemed the debentures in full.

b) 12.75 % Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCI on conversion of entire overdue interest & funded interest term loan aggregating to Rs.677.02 lakhs were redeemable in three equal annual installments during FY 2010 to FY2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. In the event of default, IFCI have the right to convert all the defaulted amounts into equity at par. These debentures are secured by way of first charge on the fixed assets of the company present and future on pari-passu basis.

During F.Y. 2010-11 the company had rescheduled the repayment of second installment of Rs.225.67 Lakhs which was due on 01.01.2011 to 01.01.2012 at revised rate of interest of 15% p.a. During the FY 2011-12 an amount of Rs. 451.35 Lakhs being Second & Third Installment was due on 01.01.2012 and the same is outstanding as on 31.03.2012, is shown under short term borrowing secured.

iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

v) From Govt. of Karnataka

a) Government of Karnataka loans are of two types, viz (a) Direct loans through budgetary allocations and (b) loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP scheme has been provided @ 14 % p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation.

b) During FY. 2011-12 GOK vide GO No.CI 86 CPM 2011, Bangalore dated 31.03.2012 has accorded sanction of conversion of entire GOK loan into equity. The amount has been shown under "Share application money pending allotment", pending approval from members & SEBI.

vi) During the year the company has availed Short term working capital loan from Bank against pledging fixed Deposits to the extent of Rs. 2000 lakhs. Outstanding amount as on 31.03.2012 of Rs. 1800 lakhs is disclosed under Short term loans secured.

vii) i) 8.27% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

8.27% Unsecured redeemable non convertible bonds of Rs.3500 lakhs guaranteed by Government of Karnataka are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2013-14 onwards.

ii) 8.49% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During 2010-11 the Company had raised Rs 5000 lakhs by issue of 8.49 % Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka towards implementation of augmentation of power plant, installing wet lap machine and implementing energy conservation mesures, which are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2017-18 onwards. Due to non feasability of the project part of the amount to the extent of Rs. 984.04 lakhs has not been utilised for the above purpose and Unuitilized amount to the extent of Rs. 3307.71 lakhs (Rs.4046.25 lakhs) is deposited in a scheduled bank is grouped/shown under cash and bank balances schedule no. 2.14.

viii) Short Term Loan from M/s Axis Bank Limited to the extent of Rs. 800 lakhs (Rs.900 lakhs) was due for repayment during the year and the same is outstanding as on 31.03.2012.

The company has not received any intimation from the suppliers regarding status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence no disclosure is made in respect of;

i) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of the accounting year.

ii) Interest paid during the year.

iii) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year and

iv) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year.

* Statutory dues includes overdue P. F. Contribution and other recoveries to the extent of Rs. 1942.79 lakhs and the same was remitted in full during May -12.

** Payable towards employees includes an arrears of DA of Rs. 531.73 lacs and Rs.952.20 lacs for FY 2010-11 and FY 2011-12 respectively.

i. Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under other current assets and is shown at note 2.11 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (vii).

ii. Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

iii. Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 hectares of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon''ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon''ble High Court, 3813 hectares of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 hectares have been surrendered so far.

iv. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

v. Company has received 185994 MT (131254 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 2871.50 hectares (3381.80 hectares) of land & has provided Rs.207.91 lakhs (Rs. 149.79 lakhs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

vi. Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

b) The company identifies the inventory position for Non-Moving items of Stores & Spares as at the every balance sheet date. Company as on 31.03.2012 has identified Non Moving Stores & Spares to the extent of Rs.1281.71 lakhs ( 1281.71 lakhs) and holds a provision of Rs. 640.86 lacs.

a) Confirmation of balances received / to be received from debtors are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

b) During the year on collections the company has wirtten back Rs 217.01 lakhs (Rs.1.91 lakhs) for which the provision for bad and doubtful debts was made during earlier years.

c) Dobutful debts includes an amount of Rs. 435.53 lakhs being Interest provided on defaulted outstanding upto 31.03.2012. The same has been provided in full and accoutned under Provision for bad & doubtful debts.

a) Intererst on Deposits and Advances includes interest earned of Rs.434.84 lacs on Fixed Deposit.

b) Provision no longer required-written back is on withdrawal of Provision for Bad & Doubtful Debts provided during FY 2010-11 withdrawn on collection from debtors.

c) Rebates & Incentives (Govt. Grants) received during the year has been utilised for payment of additional cane price for F.Y. 2009-10 to the extent of Rs.435.25 lakhs.

a) Interest on Term loan includes an amount of Rs.783.82 lakhs being interest and Guarantee commission on 8.49% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds for the FY 2010-11 of Rs.272.68 lakhs & 35.48 lakhs and 2011-12 of Rs.425.66 lakhs & 50 lakhs resepctively.

b) Interest on others includes Rs. 197.60 lakhs being interest on delayed payment to Provident Fund Trust.

a) The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head ''Selling Expenses'' is net off cost of Rs.8.14 Lakhs (Rs.19.95 Lakhs) of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used in packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

b) Cash Discount on sales includes Cash Discount, Reel Rebate, Quarterly Incentive, Annual incentive and Special Discount.

* Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net credit of Rs.14.80 Lakhs (Rs.231.63 Lakhs debit) arising mainly on account of short provision made during previous years in relation to Guarantee Commission,amount recovered from supplier and reversal of interest on dealer deposits.

1.01 Government of Karnataka has released Rs.500 lakshs towards fresh cash equity infusion vide G.O.No. CI 86/CPM 2011, Bangalore Dated 12.01.2012. The same is disclosed under "Share application money pending allotment" till approval from members & SEBI.

1.02 Contingent liabilities and commitments

31.03.2012 31.03.2011 Rs. In Lacs Rs. In Lacs

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt 904.42 52.77

Letters of Credit and Guarantees 3271.78 2603.04

Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for 2061.20 3100.23

6237.40 5756.04

1.03 Pending reconciliation with MESCOM an amount of Rs.369.52 (Rs. 211.96) lacs being the disputed amount claimed is not provided in the books as on 31.03.2012. Total arrears claimed by MESCOM as on 31.03.2012 is Rs.2637.47 lacs and provision held by MPM is to the extent of Rs.2267.95 lacs.

1.04 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to confirm to current year''s presentation.

1.05 Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.

1.06 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

a) The fair value of the assets of the provident fund trust including the return on the assets thereof as on the Balance Sheet date being greater than the obligations under the defined benefit plan, no further charge to the profit and loss account is required.


Mar 31, 2011

1.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothecation of company''s present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and book debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

(ii) (a) Term loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit.

(b) interest free term loan sanctioned by banks are governed by the terms and conditions as set out in "Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar undertaking" in accordance with notification dated 07.12.2007 issued by Government of India. These loans are secured in favour of concerned banks by residual pari - passu charge on the company''s current and fixed assets (movable and immovable properties) both present and future. During the year, the company has repaid a sum of Rs 195.10 Lakhs.

(iii) (a) Debentures (Series III)

Out of Debentures (Series I) amounting to Rs. 45.50 crs. the company, with the approval of the investors had folied over Rs. 20.00 crs. for a further period of five years redeemable at par as under

1 At the end of 5th Year 30 % in 2010

2 At the end of 6th Year 30 % in 2011

3 At the end of 7th Year 40 % in 2012

These debentures are secured by way of mortgage of both movable and immovable office properties owned by the company at Mumbai. During the year the company has redeemed debentures of series III to the extent of Rs 600 Lakhs.

(b) 12.75 % Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCI on conversion of entire overdue interest & funded interest term loan agreegating to Rs.677.02 lakhs are redeemable in three equal annual installments during FY 2010 to FY2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. in the event of default, IFCI shall have the right to convert all the defaulted amounts into equity at par. These debentures are secured by way of first charge on the fixed assets of the company present and future on pari-passu basis.

7 he company has rescheduled the repayment of second installment of Rs 225.67 Lakhs which was due on 01.01. 2011 to 01.01.2012 at revised rate of interest of 15% p.a.

iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company''s present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties end second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

4.02 TERM LOANS

a) FROM GOVT. OF KARNATAKA

Government of Karnataka loans are of two types, viz (a) Direct loans through budgetary allocations and (b) loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP scheme has been provided @ 14 % p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation. Interest @ 9% p.a. as suggested by Accountant General Karnataka is not considered pending its approval by Government of Karnataka.

b) OTHERS

i) 8.27% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

8.27% Unsecured redeemable bonds of Rs.35 crores guaranteed by Government of Karnataka are redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2013-14 onwards.

ii) 8.49% Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds:

During the year the Company has raised Rs. 50 Crores by issue of 8.49 % Unsecured redeemable Non convertible bonds Guaranteed by Government of Karnataka, which redeemable in 4 equal installments from financial year 2017-18 onwards. Unutilized amount to the extent of Rs. 40.46 crores is deposited in a scheduled bank and grouped under cash and bank balances schedule no 2.11.

4.03 CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs.2603.04 lakhs (Rs. 1973.08 lakhs).

(ii) Commitments for capital expenditure Rs 3100.30 lakhs (Rs. 2122.00 lakhs).

(iii) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts Rs 52.77 lakhs (Rs. 70.77 lakhs)

4.04 DEBTORS, CREDITORS AND LOANS & ADVANCES:

a) Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

b) The company has not received any intimation from the suppliers regarding status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence no disclosure is made in respect of;

i) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of the accounting year.

ii) Interest paid during the year.

iii) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and

iv) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year.

c) During the year the company has wirtten back Rs Nil lakhs (Rs. 1.91 lakhs) for which the provision for bad and doubtful debts was made during earlier years.

d) During the year the company has made provision to the extent of Rs.794.68 Lakhs towards bad and doubtful debts w. r.t outstanding of M/s Varta, and M/s Victory Press Pvt Ltd to the extent of Rs.601.47 lakhs and Rs 193.21 lakhs respectively, the legal proceedings on both the parties for recovering the dues are initiated and presently is at arbitration level. Recovery of the above dues will be recognized in the books on realization.

4.05 TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/KVAT/CST/other applicable taxes has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments and upon determination of further liability. Income Tax assessments have been completed up to FY 2008-09, KVAT up to FY 2008-09 and CST assessments up to FY 2007-08

4.06 FIXED ASSETS

(i) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles and earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs 247.31 lakhs (Rs. 182.02 lakhs) pertains to Captive Forest Plantation and Rs 628.08 lakhs (Rs 137.98 lakhs) pertains to Capital work in progress.

4.07 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

i. Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (vii).

ii. Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

iii. Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 hectares of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon''ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon''ble High Court, 3813 hectares of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 hectares have been surrendered so far.

iv. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt, of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

v. Company has received 131254 MT (125426 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 3381.80 hectares (1957 hectares) of land & has provided Rs. 149.79 lakhs (Rs. 154.24 lakhs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

vi. Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

4.09 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

a) Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net debit of Rs.231.63 Lakhs (Rs 68.48 Lakhs) arising mainly on account of short provision made during previous years in relation to freight on pulp, interest on dealers deposit, Interest on Term loan, entry tax and excess input tax availed.

b) The water charges receivable in the order of Rs 88 lakhs from KPTCL/MESCOM and water charges payable in the order of Rs 60 lakhs to KNNL as per revised rates has been provided in the books pending final decision at appropriate levels in the Government.

4.10 DEFERRED TAX

The company has accumulated losses as per provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 and as a measure of prudence the company has not recognized the deferred tax asset in financial statements.

4.11 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS:

As the estimated recoverable amount of fixed assets is more than the carrying amount of such assets, there is no impairment loss that heeds to be provided as per AS- 28.

4.12 PROVISION FOR NON MOVING INVENTORIES:

Generally, the company identifies the inventory position for Non-Moving Items of Stores & Spares, As at the Balance sheet date, the company has identified Non moving stores to the extent of Rs. 12.82 crores (12.82 crores) and has made a provision of 50% on the as per accounting policy no.1.02.

4.13 During the year, 19 (104) employees have opted Voluntary Retirement Scheme introduced by the company and an amount of Rs. 80.56 Lakhs towards the same have been accounted and shown under Schedule

3.04.

4.14 Pending reconciliation with MESCOM an amount of Rs.211.96 lakhs (the arrears claimed by MESCOM is Rs. 541.66 Lakhs and the amount provided by MPM is Rs.329.70 Lakhs) towards arrears and interest thereori is not recognized as expenditure in the books.

4.15 Loans and Advances (Unsecured considered good) under schedule 2.12 includes an advance to employees of Rs 98.66 lakhs (232.33 lakhs) and Rs Nil (46.30 lakhs ) to contract workers paid against salary/wage revision.

4.16 Related party disclosure as per Accounting Standard 18 is applicable in respect of remuneration paid to Chairman and Managing Director and the details of the same are given vide note on accounts 4.31 (c).

4.17 The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head ''Selling Expenses'' is net off cost of Rs 19.95 Lakhs (Rs.1.67 Lakhs) of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used in packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

4.18 The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s Anudeep Corbonates (P) Ltd, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime and the same is governed by the Lease agreement dtd.15.11.1997

4.20 During the year the company has accounted loss exchange rate fluctuation to the extent of Rs.26.87 lakhs.

4.21 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to confirm to current year''s presentation.

4.22 Amounts have be^n founded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakhs of rupees.

4.24 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

a) The fair value of the assets of the provident fund trust including the return on the Assets thereof as on the Balance Sheet date being greater than the obligations under the defined benefit plan, no further charge to the profit and loss account is required.


Mar 31, 2010

1.1 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS : AS - 29

(a) Provision is recognised when :

i.The Company has a present obligation as a result of past event.

ii. It is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and

iii. A reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

b) Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of Notes on accounts.

c) Contingent Assets are neither recognised not disclosed.


Mar 31, 2009

1.01. SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothecation of Companys present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

(ii) (a) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(b) Interest free term loan sanctioned by banks are governed by the terms and conditions as set out in "Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar undertaking" in accordance with notification dated 07.12.2007 issued by Government of India. These loans are secured in favour of concerned banks by residual Pari - passu charge on the companys current and fixed assets (movable and immovable properties) both present and future.

(iii) (a) Debentures (Series II)

12.75% Optionally fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCi on conversion of entire over due interest & funded interest term loan agregating to Rs.677.02 iakhs are redeemable in three equal annual installments during FY2010 to FY2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. In the event of default, IFCi shall have the right to convert all the defaulted amounts into equity at par. These debentures are secured by way of first charge on the fixed assets of the company present and future on paripasu basis.

(IV) The mortgage and first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

2.02 TERM LOAN FROM GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Government of Karnataka loans are of two types, viz., (a) Direct loans through budgetary allocations and (b) loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP scheme has been provided @ 14% p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation. Interest @ 9% p.a. as suggested by Accountant General, Karnataka, is not considered pending its approval by Government of Karnataka.

During the year company has accounted two loans from Government of Karnataka amounting to Rs. 835.41 lacs. Out of this, loan of Rs 761 lacs is provided by way of book adjustment towards Voluntary Retirement Scheme vide order dated 13.02.2009 and accounted by us on 31.03.2009.The other interest free loan of Rs 74.41 lacs is by way of conversion of purchase tax on sugar cane as per order dated 12.01.2009.

3.03 CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 4343.18 lakhs (Rs. 80.79 lakhs).

(ii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 3.37 lakhs (Rs. 17.04 lakhs).

(iii) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 120.98 lakhs (Rs. 242.75 lakhs).

4.04.

DEBTORS, CREDITORS AND LOANS & ADVANCES:

a) Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

b) The company has not received any intimation from the suppliers regading status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence no disclosure is made in respect of ;

i) Amount due and outstandina to suppliers as at the end of accounting year.

ii) Interest paid during the year.

iii) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and

iv) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year.

(c) During the year the company has written off Rs 4.05 lacs (Rs.138 lacs) for which the provision for bad and doubtful debts was made during earlier years.

4.05. TAXATION

Provision towards Income tax/KVAT/CST/other applicable taxes has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments and upon determination of further liability. Income Tax assessments have been completed upto FY 2006 and that of KVAT/CST assessments upto FY 2007 and FY 2008 respectively.

4.06. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 83.99 lakhs (Rs. 63.54 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

(iii) During the year the company has identified Insurance spares of capital in nature to the I extent of Nil (Rs 59.66 Lacs.)

4.07. CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

(iii) Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Honble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Honble High Court, 3813 ha. of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 ha. have been surrendered so far.

(iv) Phase-! of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt, of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No.1.10.

(v) Company has received 239884 MT (228667 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 3686 hectares. (3165 hectares) of land & has provided for Rs. 236.66 lacs (Rs. 273.49 lacs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

(vi) Government has accorded in principle approval vide order Dated 31.03.2009 for adjustment of Rs 14.34 Crs as compensation on surrender of 4665.3 hectares of wild life area back to Government against 12.5 % lease rent payable by MPM to Government. The compensation amount is accounted and disclosed as other income under schedule 3.01.

(vii) Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

4.08. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTEMENTS

(a) Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net debit of Rs. 569 Lacs (credit of Rs 229.10 Lacs) arising mainly on account of short/non provision for 12.5% lease rent payable to Government, withdrawal of provision of claim on Railways and others have been shown under the head Prior Period Adjustment.

(b) The water charges receivable in the order of Rs 55 lacs from KPTCL/MESCOM and water charges payable in the order of Rs 14 lacs to KNNL as per revised rates are not accounted in the books pending final decision at appropriate levels in the Government.

4.09 DEFERRED TAX

As a measure of prudence the company has not recognized the deferred asset in the accounts. The net deferred tax asset as at the balance sheet date is Rs 75.97 crores and the component of the same is as under;

4.10 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

As the estimated recoverable amount of fixed assets is more than the carrying amount of such assets, there is no impairment loss that needs to be provided as per AS-28.

4.11. PROVISION FOR NON MOVING INVENTORIES :

Generally the company identifies the inventory position for non-moving items of stores & spares. As at the Balance Sheet date the company has identified non-moving stores & spares to the extent of Rs. 13.50 Crs (Rs 14.40 Crs) and has made a provision of 50% on the same as per Accounting policy No. 1.02.

4.12. The company has allotted the 48600 shares @ Rs 10/- each amounting to Rs 4.86 lacs to Government of Karnataka by converting share application money into share capital vide board resolution dated 24/04/2006.

4.13. 197 employees opted Voluntary Retirement scheme introduced by the company. Out of total payment of Rs 761.29 lacs towards VRS based on the pay back period as per AS 15, an amount of Rs 263.92 lacs has been amortised during the year and the balance of Rs. 497.37 lacs is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and the same is shown under the head Miscellaneous Expenditure in financial statement.

4.14 (a) The Sale of Energy to MESCOM is as per Power Purchase Agreement upto 31.12.2008. The rate adopted for sale between 01.01.2009 to 31.03.09 is as per Government Order No EN/65/EEB/2008 Dated 27th January 2009.

b) Pending reconciliation with MESCOM an amount of Rs 91.10 lacs towards arrears and interest there on is not recognized as expenditure in the books. (The arrears claimed by MESCOM is Rs 300.26 lacs and the amount provided by MPM is Rs. 209.16 Lacs).

4.15. Profit on sale of fixed asset represents sale of one of the residential flats in Mumbai sold during the year for Rs 463.20 lacs.

4.16. Loan and Advances (Unsecured considered good) under schedule 2.12 includes advance to employees of Rs 247.99 lacs and Rs 53.50 lacs to contract workers paid against salary/wage revision. In the case of employees the Government has approved salary revision prospectively w.e.f. 1.07.2009. Consequently the advance paid to employees is subject to recovery and the same will be dealt-with in due course of time appropriately. In respect of contract workers the wage revision is yet to be approved by the Board and Gov- ernment.

4.17. Related party disclosure as per Accounting Standard 18 is applicable in respect of Remuneration paid to Chairman and Managing Director and the details of the same are given vide note on accounts 4.31 (c).

4.18. The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head Selling Expenses is net of cost of Rs. 0.91 Lakhs (Rs. 16.42 Lakhs) of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used in packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

4.19. The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s Anudeep Corbonates (P) Ltd, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime and the same is governed by the Lease agreement dtd. 15.11.1997.


Mar 31, 2008

01.

SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothication of Companys present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company, which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions (IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) (a) Debentures (Series I & II) Non-convertible debentures (in two series) issued on private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds are secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees. The terms of redemption of these non-convertible debentures are as under.

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

02.

TERM LOAN FROM GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Government of Karnataka loans are of two types, viz., (a) Direct loans through budgetary allocations and (b) loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP scheme has been provided @ 14% p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation. Interest @ 9% p.a. as suggested by Accountant General, Karnataka, is not considered pending its approval by Government of Karnataka.

03.

Contingent liability

Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 80.79 lakhs (Rs. 810.49 lakhs).

(ii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 17.04 lakhs (Rs. 34.41 lakhs).

(iii) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 242.75 lakhs (Rs. 80.93 lakhs).

(iv) Wage Revision Arrears for employees and others Rs. Nil (Rs. 1951 lakhs).

04.

DEBTORS, CREDITORS AND LOANS & ADVANCES:

a) Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

b) The company has not received any intimation from the suppliers regading status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence no disclosure is made in respect of ;

i) Amount due and outstanding to suppliers as at the end of accounting year.

ii) Interest paid during the year.

iii) Interest payable at the end of the accounting year, and

iv) Interest accrued and unpaid at the end of the accounting year.

(c) During the year the company has written off Rs. 1.38 crores (Previous year Nil) and has disclosed the same under Bad debts written off arising out of court settlement with M/s Ambica Enterprises in respect of dues owed to the company against sale of newsprint.

05.

TAXATION

Provision towards Income tax/KVAT/CST/other applicable taxes has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments and upon determination of further liability. Income Tax assessments have been completed upto FY 2005-06 and that of KVAT/CST/Others assessments upto FY 2006-07.

06.

FIXED ASSETS

(i) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 63.54 lakhs (Rs. 66.69 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

(iii) During the year the company has identified Insurance spares of capital in nature to the extent of Rs 59.66 Lacs. Consequently depreciation of Rs 12.59 Lacs is charged to prior period adjustment and Rs 1.39 Lacs to Depreciation account in the profit and loss account.

07.

CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to profit & loss account as per Accounting Policy No.1.02

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

(iii) Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Honble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Honble High Court, 3813 ha. of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 ha. have been surrendered so far.

(iv) Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt, of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

(v) Company has received 228667 MT (178126 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 3165 hectares. (3071 hectares) of land & has provided for Rs. 273.49 lacs (Rs. 202.95 lacs) towards 12.5% royalty/lease rental payable to Government of Karnataka.

(vi) Farm forestry expenditure is charged-off to the profit and loss account.

08.

PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTEMENTS

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net credit of Rs 229.10 lakhs (Rs 313.93 lakhs) arising mainly on account of withdrawal of provisions made in the earlier years in respect of Excise Duty, gratuity on contract casuals, depreciation relating to assets/insurance spares capitalized during the year and others have been shown under the head Prior Period Adjustments.

09.

DEFERRED TAX

As a measure of prudence the company has not recognized the deferred asset in the accounts. The net deferred tax asset as at the balance sheet date is Rs 66.25 crores and the component of the same is as under;

10.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

As the estimated recoverable amount of fixed assets is more than the carrying amount of such assets, there is no impairment loss that needs to be provided as per AS-28.

11.

PROVISION FOR NON MOVING INVENTORIES :

Generally the company identifies the inventory position for non-moving items of stores & spares. As at the balance sheet date the company has identified non-moving stores & spares to the extent of Rs. 14.40 Crores and has made a provision of 50% on the same as per Accounting policy No.1.02.

12.

During the year the company has accounted grants provided by Government of Karnataka by way of waiver of interest to the extent of Rs. 14.61 Crores & the same has been disclosed in the financial statements under the head Rebates & Incentives under schedule no. 3.01.

13.

Gratuity liability on contract workers which was provided and deferred to the extent of Rs. 1.28 crores in FY 2007 has been fully written off during the year instead of providing Rs. 0.32 cr on deferred basis.

14.

Wage arrears of Rs. 1072.59 Lakhs to employees including contract & Forest workers are fully paid during the year. The arrears in respect of employees have been disclosed under schedule No 3.04 and that of contract & forest workers are included under Labour charges. Consequently the amount shown under contingent liability and amount provided against doubtful advances have been fully withdrawn.

15.

Income by way of supply of filtered water shown under schedule 3.01 includes arrears of Rs.3.66 crores to be received from VISL arising out of reconciliation & revision in rates in terms of the minutes dated 25th June 2008.

16.

The amount of credit of Rs. 1038.29 Lacs (144.82 Lacs) shown under the head "Provision no longer required" under schedule 3.01 mainly relates to withdrawal of provision made on doubtful advances to staff and contract casuals (Rs 781.07 lacs) and withdrawal of provision upon reconciliation of MESCOM account (Rs 213.86 lacs).

17.

Related party disclosure as per Accounting Standard 18 is applicable in respect of Remuneration paid to Chairman and Managing Director and the details of the same are given vide note on accounts 4.31 (c).

18.

The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head Selling Expenses is net of cost of Rs. 4.37 Lakhs (Rs. 16.42 Lakhs) of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used in packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

19.

The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s Anudeep Corbonates (P) Ltd, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime and the same is governed by the Lease agreement dtd. 15.11.1997.

20.

Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform to current years presentation.

21. Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of Rupees.

22. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

a) The fair value of assets of the provident fund trust including the return on the assets thereof as on the Balance Sheet date being greater than the obligations under the defined benefit plan no further charge to the profit and loss, account is required.


Mar 31, 2007

SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

Working Capital facilities obtained from banks are secured by hypothication of Companys present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions(IFCI) and Debenture Trustees.

Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

Debentures (Series I & II)

Non-convertible debentures (in two series) issued on private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds are secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees. The terms of redemption of these non-convertible debentures are as under.

The necessary amendments to the trust deed entered into with Canara Bank, the trustees for the debenture holders, are under progress.

12.75% Optionally fully Convertible Debentures issued to IFCI for Rs.677.02 lakhs are redeemable in three equal annual installment during FY2010 to FY2012 with earliest redemption due on 01.01.2010. In the event of default, IFCI shall have the right to convert all the defaulted amount into equity at par. These debentures are secured by way of first charge on the fixed assets of the company present and future on paripasu basis.

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

TERM LOAN FROM GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

CONTINGENT LIABILITY

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 810.49 lakhs (Rs. 5093.83 lakhs).

(ii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 34.41 lakhs (Rs. 36.54 lakhs).

(iii) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 80.93 lakhs (Rs. 311.18 lakhs).

(iv) Wage Revision Arrears for employees and others Rs. 1951 lakhs (Rs 2048 lakhs).

RECONCILIATION

Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

TAXATION

Provision towards Karnataka VAT/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Income Tax and Karnataka VAT/Sales Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 2003-04.

FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

(i) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 66.69 lakhs (Rs. 56.19 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

The assets were capitalised during the year at related residual values considering the terms of lease agreement.

CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (b).

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

(iii) Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Honble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Honble High Court, 3813 ha of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1121 ha have been surrendered so far.

(iv) Phase-1 of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No.1.10.

(v) Company has received 178126 MT (154326 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 3071 hectares. (2956 hectares) of land.

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net credit of Rs 313.93 lakhs (debit of Rs 758.68 lakhs) arising mainly on account of Cut of court settlement, Depreciation, transport susidy on export of sugar, gate sale of sugar, FLC transactions, debit and credit balances in both Sundry Debtors and Sundry Creditors accounts, closure of lease accounts and others has been shown under the head Prior Period Adjustments.

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Consequent upon approval of Power Purchase agreement by KERC on the export of Power, and pending reconciliation of accounts with MESCOM, necessary adjustments relating to value of exported power till March 2007 have been carried out in the books of accounts.

SHARE APPLICATION MONEY

An amount of Rs. 155.75 lakhs was treated as Share Application money during FY 2002- 03, out of release of Rs. 559.15 lakhs by Govt. of Karnataka (Dutch Assisted Project). In terms of Govt. order dated 30.3.2007, the Share application money is withdrawn and treated as Guv., of Karnataka loan.

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE

Related party disclosure as per Accounting Standard 18 is related to the extent of remuneration paid to Chairman and Managing Director and the details of the same are given vide note 4.28(c).

Gratuity liability in respect of Contract Workers amounting to Rs. 160.24 lakhs is amortised over a period of five years. Rs. 32.05 lakhs has been charged off during current year and the balance amount of Rs. 128.19 lakhs is carried forward as Miscellaneous Expenditure (to the extent not written off or adjusted)

Bagasse for Captive consumption which was valued hitherto at equated cost (excluding taxes) of Raw Materials (sugarcane) is now valued at equated cost (including taxes) of Raw material (sugarcane) as part of compliance of AS 2. Consequently profit for the year will be overstated by Rs. 38.30 lakhs.

Provision of Rs. 62.33 lacs for diminution in the value of Investment in Mysore Electcrical Industries Limited made in FY 2004-05 is written back during the year as the same is no longer required.

The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head Selling Expenses is net of cost of Rs. 16.42 lakhs of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used for packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s Anudeep Corbonates (P) Ltd, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime and the same is governed by the lease agreeement dt 15.11.1997.

Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current years presentation.

Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.


Mar 31, 2006

CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of:

Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 5093.83 lakhs (Rs. 4236.13 lakhs).

Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 36.54 lakhs (Rs. 110.97 lakhs).

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 263.12 lakhs (Rs. 381.56 lakhs).

Wage Revision Arreasrs for employees and others Rs. 2048 lakhs (Rs 2145 lakhs).

RECONCILIATION

Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessarv nd suitably adjusted.

TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Income Tax and Sales Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 2002-03.

FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 56.19 lakhs (Rs. 58.58 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31.3.2006 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs (Rs. 2150.14 lakhs), for which the company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (b).

Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4665.30 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Honble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Honble High Court, 3813 ha of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1086.29 ha have been surrendered so far.

Phase-1 of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Agency, London, through Govt. of Kamataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.10.

Company has received 154326 MT (120885 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 2956 hectares. (3618 hectares) of land.

PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTEMENTS :

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net Debit of Rs 758.68 lakhs (Rs 801.16 lakshs debit) mainly relating to reconciliation of captive forest plantation account (Rs 702.66 lakhs), withdrawal of claim against government for surrnder of wildlife area(Rs 1251 lakhs) and others like accounting of sale of energy as per tariff approved by KERC, withdrawal of excess provision made and reconciliation of various sundry creditors and other account has been shown under the head Prior Period Adjustments.

FRINGE BENEFIT TAX

Fringe benefit tax on the amount of provision of Rs 267.15 lakhs towards the premium payble to superannuation fund is not provided for in view of provisions of Sec 115 WC (1) (b) read with Sec 115 WB (1)(c) and Sec 43 (B) of the Income Tax Act.

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Consequent upon approval of revised tariff by KERC on the export of Power, necessary adjustments have been carried out in the books of accounts. The formal power purchase agreements will be executed with KPTCL / MESCOM in due course.

SHARE APPLICATION MONEY

Govt. of Netherlands has released Rs. 519.15 lakhs. The Govt. of India passes on the External aid to State Government and the same was passed on to MPM in the ratio of 70% as loan and 30% as equity. In view of pending Order from Government, Rs 155.75 lakhs has been shown as share application money in the Balance Sheet under share holders funds.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Out of grant of Rs. 27.50 lakhs received from Goverment of India in respect of the project "Extension of Forestry Research in MPM" Rs. 21.70 lakhs has been credited to R & D expenses and balance of Rs. 5.80 lakhs carried over for adjustment in the next year.

The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head Selling Expenses is net of cost of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used for packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

OTHER INCOME INCLUDES :

Rs. 26.75 Cr (Rs. 35.60 Cr), comprising of cash support of Rs 12.35 Cr. as revenue grant and non cash support by way of release and adjustment of Rs 14.40 Cr, received from Government of Karnataka vide GO No. Cl 26 CPM 2006 dated 31.03.2006.

The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s. Anudeep Carbonates (P) Ltd., in September 1997, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime.

Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current years presentation.

Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.


Mar 31, 2005

SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

Non-convertible debentures (in two series) issued on private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees. The terms of redemption of these non-convertible debentures are as under.

During FY 2005, Debentures amounting to Rs. 1015.80 lakhs were due, for redemption. Of which, debentures of Rs. 237.30 lakhs were redeemed on due dates and Rs. 478.50 lakhs after Balance Sheet date and balance amount rolled over with the consent of the debenture holders. The security by way of first charge on fixed assets of the company both present and future on Pari-passu basis has to be created in favour of the Trustees by working out applicable redemption period.

The mortgage and first charge on the company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

TERM LOANS

Government of Karnataka :

Government loans are of two types, viz., Direct loans through budgetary allocations and loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAR). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAR scheme has been provided @ 14% p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation.

The overdue amount of Rs. 928 lakhs consisting of Principal of Rs. 637 lakhs (Rs. 273) Funded Interest Term loan of Rs. 99.48 lakhs and interest of Rs. 191.35 lakhs has not been paid to IFCI, pending its approval on the request made by the company, on rephasement of the same.

CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of:

Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 4236.13 lakhs (Rs. 2794.94 lakhs).

Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 110.97 lakhs (Rs. 117.22 lakhs).

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 381.56 lakhs (Rs. 330.91 lakhs).

Wage Revision Arrears for employees and others Rs. 2145 lakhs.

RECONCILIATION

Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Income Tax and Sales Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 2001-02 and 2002-2003 respectively.

FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 58.58 lakhs (Rs.405.84 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31.3.2005 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs (Rs. 2150.14 lakhs), for which the company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No.1.02 (b).

Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4265 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon'ble High Court, 3813 ha of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 1331 ha have been surrendered so far.

Phase-1 of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No.1.10.

Company has received 120885 MT (164347 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 3618 hectares. (4042 hectares) of land.

SALES :

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 265.67 lakhs (Rs. 929.07 lakhs).

DEFERRED TAXES ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES ON INCOME (AS-22) :

The Company, as at the end of 31-03-2005 has Net Deferred Tax Asset of Rs. 5752.05 lakhs. As a measure of prudence, the company has not recognised the Deferred Tax Asset in the accounts.

PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS :

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period with net debit of Rs. 801.16 lakhs (Rs. 733.52 lakhs) mainly relating to adjustment of purchase tax, sales tax, differential minimum wages, depreciation on assets, withdrawal of excess provision made and reconciliation of various sundry creditors and other accounts has been shown under the head Prior Period Adjustments.

CLAIM AGAINST SURRENDER OF WILD LIFE AREA TO GOVERNMENT

As per the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the Company has surrendered 4265 ha. of wild life area to the Government. The Company made a claim of Rs. 12.51 cr. and accounted the same in FY 2003 as income being the value of yield of 3018 ha. surrendered to Government in earlier years towards 12.5% lease rent and requested for waiver of 12.5% lease rent payable in respect of the balance 1247 ha. The payment against the claim and the request on waiver of lease rent is under consideration of the Government. In view of this the amount of income accounted in FY 2003, continues to be as receivable as approval awaited. No provision was made for lease/rent up to FY 2004 as the balance of 1247 ha of surrendered wild life area was not fully set off, against such lease rent. During the year after setting up of the balance area up to 1247 ha a provision of Rs. 148 lakhs is made towards lease rent.

SHARE APPLICATION MONEY

Govt. of Netherlands has released Rs. 519.15 lakhs. The Govt. of India passes on the External aid to State Government and the same was passed on to MPM in the ratio of 70% as loan and 30% as equity. In view of pending Order from Government, Rs 155.75 lakhs has been shown as share application money in the Balance Sheet under share holders' funds.

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Pending approval of the Power Purchase Agreement by KERC, the value of power exported by the Company to the grid has been accounted as per the rates approved by KPTCL (earlier KEB), as per draft PPA signed between MPM and KPTCL on 24.06.2004.

The Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head 'Selling Expenses' is net of cost of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used for packing of Writing & Printing Paper and Newsprint.

OTHER INCOME INCLUDES :

Rs. 3560 lakhs (Rs. 2789 lakhs), on account of waiver interest dues payable by the company to Government, as per GO dated 16-04-2005

The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s. Anudeep Carbonates (P) Ltd., in September 1997, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime.

Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current year's presentation.

Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.


Mar 31, 2004

1.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) Non-convertible debentures (in two series) issued on private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees the terms of redemption of these non-convertible debentures are as under.

Sl Series I Series II No.

1 At the end of 5th Year 30% in FY 2005 Put/Call option in FY 2006 2. At the end of 6th Year 30% in FY 2006 30% in FY 2007 3. At the end of 7th Year 40% in FY 2007 30% in FY 2008 4. At the end of 8th Year 40% in FY 2009

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

1.02 TERM LOANS

a) Government of Karnataka

Government loans are of two types, viz.. Direct loans through budgetary allocations and loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). in the absence of any reference to the rate of interests and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP scheme has been provided @ 14% pa. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation.

b) IFCI

The overdue amount of Rs. 273 lakhs has not been paid to IFCI pending its approval on the request made by the company, on rephasement of same.

1.03 CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees 2794.94 lakhs (Rs. 623.64 lakhs).

(ii) Claim from KPTCL Rs. 73.32 lakhs (Rs. 212.22 lakhs).

(iii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 117.22 lakhs (Rs. 442.82 lakhs).

(iv) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 330.91 lakhs (Rs. 298.00 lakhs).

1.04 RECONCILIATION

Confirmation of balances received/to be received from debtors, creditors and for loans and advances, are required to be reconciled wherever necessary and suitably adjusted.

1.05 TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Income Tax and Sales Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 2001-02 and 2002-2003 respectively.

1.06 FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

(i) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 405.84 lakhs (Rs. 422.98 lakhs) and pertains to Captive Forest Plantation.

1.07 ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31.3.2004 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs (Rs. 2150.14 lakhs), for which the company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

1.08 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No.1.02(b).

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

(iii) Out of total lease area, the company has surrendered 4265 ha. of wild life areas to the Government as per the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Further, as per the interim order of the Hon'ble High Court, 3813 ha of non-forestry land has to be surrendered to the Government after extracting the yield from such areas in respective maturity years and 414 ha have been surrendered so far.

(iv) Phase-1 of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No.1.10.

(v) Company has received 164347 MT (110877 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 4042 hectares. (2741 hectares) of land.

1.09 GOODS IN TRANSIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES

Current Year Previous Year

Rs. in Lakhs

(a) Stores & Spares 136.45 71.37 (b) Raw Materials - 225.48 (c) Coal - 150.98 136.45 546.73

1.10 SALES

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 929.07 lakhs (Rs. 449.81 lakhs).

1.11 INTER CORPORATE LOANS

Loans and Advances include a sum of Rs. 50.00 lakhs given to M/s. Mysore Lamps Works Limited, a Government of Karnataka undertaking, which has become sick and referred to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) (earlier BIFR), as per the provision of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985. NCLT has appointed IDBI as operating agency. It is understood that Operating Agency has not conducted any meeting on Mysore Lamps after 19th April, 2000. Pending receipt of the final report of operating agency/NCLT no provision has been made for the loan amount in the books of accounts in respect of diminution in the value of loan amount, if any.

1.12 INVESTMENTS

MPM had invested Rs. 50 lakhs with M/s. Mysore Electrical Industries Ltd., by way of inter corporate loan during 1998-99. MEI had not repaid the loan amount and interest on time. Based on the request of MEI and approval of Government, outstanding amount of Rs. 62.33 lakhs was converted into equity shares of Rs. 10 each. M/s. MEI has been referred to NCLT (earlier BIFR). Pending receipt of final order from NCLT, no provision has been made for the diminution in the value of investments in MEI.

1.13 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period net of debit of Rs. 733.52 lakhs (Rs. 3.78 lakhs) mainly comprising of unabsorbed expenses incurred on wild life area surrendered, short accounting of receipt of material, excess interest charged to WIP, difference in pulp consumption, stock variation of medicine, depreciation for earlier years, are shown separately as prior period adjustments.

1.14 CLAIM AGAINST SURRENDER OF WILD LIFE AREA TO GOVERNMENT

As per the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the Company has surrendered 4265 ha. of wild life area to the Government. The Company made a claim of Rs.12.51 cr. and accounted the same in FY2003 as income being the value of yield of 3018 ha. surrendered to Government in earlier years towards 12.5% lease rent and requested for waiver of 12.5% lease rent payable in respect of the balance 1247 ha. The payment against the claim and the request on waiver of lease rent is under consideration of the Government. In view of this the amount accounted in FY 2003, continues to be as receivable. No provision has been made for lease rent payable for the current year as the balance of 1247 ha of surrendered wild life area has not been fully set off, against such lease rent. Consequently the Company has written off unabsorbed expenses of Rs.425.55 lakhs incurred on wild life area surrendered to Government.

1.15 WAGE REVISION

In terms of MOS entered into between the Company and the Employees Association wage revision to the employees of the Company is due w.e.f. 01.03.2002. Pending approval of the State Government, no provision has been made in the books of accounts towards the additional burden on account of revision in wages to the employees of the Company.

1.16 POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Pending approval of the Power Purchase Agreement by KERC, the value of power exported by the Company to the grid has been accounted as per the rates approved by KPTCL (earlier KEB), as per draft PPA signed between MPM and KPTCL on 24.06.2004.

1.17 DEFERRED TAXES - ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES ON INCOME (AS-22)

Consequent upon issue of comments by CAG on the accounts of the company for the financial year 2003 on the treatment given by the Company on Deferred Tax Asset as per AS-22, the amount of Deferred Tax Income of Rs, 1072.45 lakhs accounted up to 31st March 2003 has been withdrawn/adjusted during the year. However, the Company has sought an opinion from the Expert Advisory Committee, of the institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi in this regard. The impact, if any, in respect of Deferred Tax Asset will be accounted on receipt of the opinion of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi.

1.18 the Packing and Forwarding expenses accounted under the head Selling Expenses is net of cost of Ream Wrapper paper produced and used for packing of Writing & Printing paper and Newsprint.

1.19 Other income includes :

a) Interest income of Rs.27.89 Crores on account of waiver of 50% of interest dues payable by the company to Government, as per GO dated 04.05.2004.

b) Refund of income Tax including interest of Rs. 866.41 lacs consequent upon issue of appellate orders by the Income Tax Department in favour of the company.

1.20 The company has leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s. Anudeep Carbonates (P) Ltd., in September 1997, for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime.

1.21 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current year's presentation.

1.22 Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.

1.22 a) The accounts approved by the Board on 30.08.2004 and reported by Auditors on 24.09.2004 were revised as a result of observations by comptroller and Auditor General of India. As a result of the revision the loss for the year increased by Rs. 419.55 lakhs.


Mar 31, 2003

4.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the company's present and future immovable properties. Rant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash credit.

iii) Non-convertible Debentures (in two series) issued on Private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on Pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees the terms of redemption of these non-convertible debentures are as under

iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

4.02 INTEREST ON LOANS FROM GOVERNMENT

Government Loans are of two types, viz.. Direct Loans through budgetary allocations and loans under the scheme of Externally Aided Projects (EAP). In the absence of any reference to the rate of interest and repayment schedule, interest on loans under EAP Scheme has been provided at 14% p.a. and no interest has been provided on direct loans given by Government through budgetary allocation.

4.03 CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of :

i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs.623.64 lakhs (Rs.487.06 lakhs).

ii) Liability in respect of Securitisation of Lease Rentals Rs. Nil (Rs.346.65 lakhs)

iii) Interest claim from KPTCL Rs.212.22 lakhs (Rs.117.32 lakhs).

iv) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 442.82 lakhs (Rs.99.57 lakhs).

v) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 298.00 lakhs (Rs.248.78 lakhs).

4.04 RECONCILIATION

Some of the accounts of Sundry Debtors and Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation with reference to Confirmation of Balances.

4.05 TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as determined. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales Tax and Income Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 2000-2001.

4.06 FIXED ASSETS (SCH.2.05)

(i) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(ii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs.422.98 lakhs (Rs.397.89 lakhs) and pertains to captive Forest Plantation.

4.07 ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31.3.2003 is Rs.2150.14 lakhs (Rs.2150.14 lakhs), for which the company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

4.08 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than Fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No.1.02(b).

ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

iii) Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No.1.09.

iv) Company has received 85422 MT (80733 MT) of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during, the year out of 2741 hectares (2405 hectares) of land.

4.09 GOODS IN TRANSIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES:

Current Year Previous Year Rs. in lakhs

(a) Stores & spares 71.37 47.04 (b) Raw Materials 225.48 781.12 (c) Coal 150.98 41.95

Total 546.73 870.11

4.10 SALES

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs.449.81 lakhs (Rs.744.58 lakhs).

4.11 INTER CORPORATE LOANS

Loans and Advances include a sum of Rs.95.45 lakhs (Principal Rs.50 lakhs and interest accrued Rs.45.45 lakhs) given to M/s. Mysore Lamps Works Limited a Government of Karnataka undertaking, which has been referred to BIFR, as per the provision of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985. BIFR has appointed IDBI as Operating agency. It is understood that Operating Agency has not conducted any meeting on Mysore Lamps after 19th April 2000. In view of this, interest of Rs. 45.45 lakhs accounted in the earlier years has been provided for during the year.

4.12 AMORTISATION OF LEASING DEPOSIT

The Leasing Deposit received from KPCL towards residual value has been amortised, consequent upon securitisation of Lease Rentals and an amount of Rs. 103.95 lakhs (Rs.205.28 lakhs) has been accounted as Income during the year.

4.13 INVESTMENTS

MPM had invested Rs.50 lakhs with M/s Mysore Electrical Industries Ltd., by way of inter corporate loan during 1998-99. MEI had not repaid the loan amount and interest on time. Based on the request of MEI and approval of Government, outstanding amount of Rs.62.33 lakhs was converted into equity shares of Rs.10 each. M/s MEI has been referred to BIFR. BIFR is yet to pass final order on the status of the company. Pending receipt of final order, no provision has been made for the decline in the value of investments in MEI.

4.14 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT

Certain items of income and expenditure relating to prior period net of debit of Rs.3.78 lakhs (net of credit of Rs.86.53 lakhs) mainly comprising of credit notes issued in respect of sales, cenvat credit, sugar stock storage charges are shown separately as prior period adjustments.

4.15 CLAIM AGAINST SURRENDER OF WILD LIFE AREA TO GOVERNMENT

Based on the orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court, plantations developed in 4265 Ha of wild life area cannot be harvested by the Company. The Company, being a commercial organisation, cannot afford to lose the developed crop in wild life areas and has, therefore, made a claim equivalent to the yield that it has lost on 4265 Ha and has proposed to adjust the same out of lease rent paid/payable by way of surrendering 12.50% of the area to the Government. The value of 12.50% lease rent on the 3018 ha surrendered to the Government upto financial year 2001 works out to Rs.12.51 crores. The Company has requested for reimbursement of this amount and for adjustment of the balance area of 1247.00 Ha of wild life areas in the lease rent to be paid by the Company beyond financial year 2001. The Government has agreed to consider the same. In view of this, an amount of Rs.12.51 crores has been considered as income during the year and no provision has been made towards 12.5 % lease rent payable to Govt. from FY 2002 onwards.

4.16 WAGE REVISION

In terms of MOS entered into between the Company and the Employees Association, wage revision to the employees of the Company is due w.e.f. 1.3.2002. Pending approval by the Board and the State Government, no provision has been made in the books of accounts towards the additional burden on account of revision in wages to the employees of the Company.

Similarly, the impact of additional financial burden arising out of revised Production Linked Incentive has not been provided in the books pending approval of the State Government.

4.17 EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT

Effluent Treatment Plant implemented at a cost of Rs.14.46 Crores has not been capitalized pending Arbitration Award. However, the interest on borrowed costs has been charged to the revenue, as per Accounting Standard 16.

4.18 DEFERRED TAXES -ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES ON INCOME

The company on re-examination of future profitability and as a measure of abundant caution and consideration of prudence, has decided to account for Deferred Tax Asset in respect of Unabsorbed Depreciation as per Income Tax Assessments only since it is available for set off against future profits for an unlimited period as per current tax laws. Accordingly, a sum of Rs. 1262.00 lakhs recognised as Deferred Tax Asset in earlier year has been re- appropriated during the year. Similarly, for the year current year, a sum of Rs.543.45 lakhs has been recognized as Deferred Tax Asset as detailed hereunder :

Rs.in lakhs

Components of Liability

On fiscal allowances on fixed assets 259.00 Components of Asset

Unabsorbed Depreciation as per Income Tax Act 802.45

Balance being Deferred Tax Asset 543.45 (Asset-Liability)

4.19 POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

The value of power exported by the Company to the Grid has been accounted up to FY 2003 as per the applicable rates approved by KPTCL under MNES guidelines. Consequent upon the disapproval of the eligibility on MNES rates by KERC to the Company, KPTCL has offered to purchase power at rates being paid by them and approved by KERC to Jindal Tractbel Power Corporation Ltd., another independent power producer Company under MNES guidelines. In view of this, differential amount accounted, up to FY 2003 will be restructured by KPTCL in the power rates payable on exports by MPM to Grid beyond April 2003 and subject to approval by KERC.

4.20 VALUATION OF FINISHED STOCK

Hitherto, the valuation of finished stock was done without considering generation/consumption of bagasse. In terms of Accounting Standard 2 the valuation of finished stock during the year is worked out after considering the impact of bagasse generation/consumption. Consequently the value of finished stock has increased by Rs. 44 lakhs and the net loss for the year has decreased correspondingly.

4.21 BORROWING COST

In case of purchase of Raw Material through letters of credit the borrowing cost incurred upto the date of consumption of such materials or upto 180 days of buyers credit whichever is earlier is accounted as purchase cost

4.22 The Company has in September 1997 leased 4 acres of land for 20 years to M/s. Anudeep Corbonates Pvt. Ltd., for setting up of an ancillary unit for manufacture of Burnt Lime.

4.23 Expert opinion from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is being solicited with regard to applicability of AS 18 - Related Party Disclosures in respect of transactions with Government/Quasi-Government organisations.

4.24 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current year's presentation.

4.25 Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.

4.25(a) The accounts approved by the Board on 29-07-2003 and reported by Auditor on 4-08-2003 were revised as a result of observations by comptroller and Auditor General of India. As a result of the revision the loss for the year reduced by Rs. 70.64 lakhs.


Mar 31, 2002

Share Capital:

Includes 9,00,000 shares allotted by way of Bonus Shares by capitalisation of Share Premium and General Reserve

Other Notes:

1. SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Companys present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a First charge on the companys present and future immovable properties. Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash credit.

(iii) Non-convertible Debentures issued on Private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on Pari-passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees.

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the companys present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial Institutions and banks. Similarly hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari-passu among the consortium of bankers.

2. INTEREST ON LOANS FROM GOVERNMENT

In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule fixed by Government on its loans towards forestry project, interest has been provided @ 14% per annum.

Similarly, in respect of loans obtained from Government towards OECF and Dutch modernisation schemes, interest has been provided @ 14% per annum pending receipt of terms of sanction from the Government.

3. CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 487.06 lakhs (Rs. 1770.83 lakhs).

(ii) Liability in respect of Securitisation of Lease Rentals Rs. 346.65 lakhs (Rs. 1031.21 lakhs)

(iii) Interest claim from KPTCL Rs. 117.32 lakhs (Rs. 60.22 lakhs).

(iv) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 99.57 lakhs (Rs. 188.42 lakhs).

(v) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 248.78 lakhs (Rs. 401.90 lakhs).

4. RECONCILIATION

Some of the accounts of Sundry Debtors and Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation with reference to Confirmation of Balances.

5. TAXATION

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales Tax and Income Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 1999-2000.

6. DEFERRED TAXES - ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES ON INCOME

During the year, in terms of Accounting Standard 22 - Accounting for taxes on income, the deferred tax of Rs 1791 lakhs has been recognised as income by creating a Deferred Tax Asset in the Books of Accounts. The deferred taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income as per Income Tax Act and Accounting income as per Books of Accounts and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. The components of deferred taxes relate to both depreciation and unabsorbed business losses are as under:-

A. UPTO THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31-03-2001

Rs. in Lakhs

Deferred tax liability on account of depreciation 811.31

Deferred tax asset on account of unabsorbed business losses 2299.26

Deferred tax asset (Net) 1487.95

B. FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2001-02

Deferred tax liability on account of depreciation 1406.90

Deferred tax asset on account of unabsorbed business losses 4935.58

Deferred tax asset (Net) 3528.68

C. Deferred Tax Asset as on 31-03-2002 (A+B) 5016.63

D. Deferred Tax Income at tax rate of 35.7 % 1791.00

The Deferred Tax Asset will be set off against the future profits of the company.

7. FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

(i) Land includes Rs. 79.30 lakhs being the consideration paid to VISL for 264.33 acres of land for which registration/documentation formalities are pending.

(ii) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(iii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 397.89 lakhs (Rs. 1134.65 lakhs) which also includes borrowing cost on Captive Forest Plantation.

8. ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31.3.2002 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs, for which the company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

9. CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest plantation other than Fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No. l.02 (b).

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulp wood requirement.

(iii) Phase-1 of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09.

(iv) Company has received 80733 MT of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations during the year out of 2405 hectares of land.

10. GOODS IN TRANSIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES:

Current Year Previous Year Rs. in Lakhs

(a) Stores & spares 47.04 165.24

(b) Raw Materials 781.12 190.29

(c) Coal 41.95 75.59

Total 870.11 431.12

11. SALES

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 744.58 lakhs (Rs. 231.78 lakhs).

12. PROVISION FOR LEAVE SALARY

The company was hitherto providing liability towards encashment of leave on the basis of earned leave at the credit of the employees at the end of the year. However from the current year onwards provision has been made based on the actuarial valuation. Consequently the loss for the year is lower by Rs 158.80 Lakhs.

13. INTER CORPORATE LOANS

Loans and Advances include a sum of Rs. 88.50 lakhs (Principal Rs. 50 lakhs and interest accrued Rs. 38.50 lakhs) given to M/s Mysore Lamps Works Limited a Government of Karnataka undertaking, which has been referred to BIFR, as per the provision of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985. No provision is considered necessary on this advance pending final decision by BIFR.

14. AMORTISATION OF LEASING DEPOSIT

The Leasing Deposit received from KPCL towards residual value has been amortised, consequent upon securitisation of Lease Rentals and an amount of Rs. 205.28 lakhs (Rs. 205.28 lakhs) has been accounted as Income during the year.

15. ONE TIME SETTLEMENT OF FOREX LOAN OF CDC

In terms of One Time Settlement agreement dated 16-05-2001 between MPM and Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) London, the outstanding forex loan, including interest arrears, of UKP 5.86 million payable to CDC by MPM was settled for UKP 3.75 million. Consequently, the benefit of principle waiver aggregating to Rs 741.14 lakhs has been accounted as income and that of waiver of interest aggregating to Rs 395.70 lakhs has been apportioned to the Captive Forest Plantation Account. While doing so, the necessary adjustments have been made in the Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Reserve Account.

16. INTEREST ON PURCHASE TAX

The Company had preferred the claim on Govt for Rs 2579.98 lakhs comprising Rs. 1788.06 lakhs towards refund of purchase tax paid by the company and interest thereon of Rs 791.92 lakhs, as per rehabilitation package approved by IDBI and accounted the same as income during the financial year 1999-2000. Government, however, approved the refund of purchase tax only. Hence the claim for interest of Rs. 791.92 lakhs has been reversed during the year.

17. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT

Hitherto the company was showing the items of income and expenditure relating the prior period under the respective heads of accounts. However from the current year onwards the same is grouped separately and shown as "Prior Period Adjustment". Accordingly certain items of Income and Expenditure relating to Prior period net of credit of Rs. 86.53 lakhs (net of credit of Rs. 75.85 lakhs) mainly comprising of Sugar sales, export of power, selling expenses on cultural paper, overdue interest, interest on term loan, salary and wages etc are shown separateiy as "Prior Period Adjustments".

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Expert opinion from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is being solicited as regards to the applicability of AS - 18 on Related Party Disclosures as MPM is a Government Company.

19. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current years presentation.

20. Amounts have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal points of lakh of rupees.


Mar 31, 2001

1.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS :

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) Non-convertible Debentures issued on Private placement basis together with interest thereon costs, charges and remuneration of trustees payable by the company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Fixed Assets of the company on pan passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees.

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the company's present and future. immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks. Similarly, hypothecation of present and future current assets together with second charge on present and future assets of the company secured for cash credit facility rank pari passu among the consortium of bankers.

(v) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and second charge on factory's Non-Forest land, Building, Plant and Machinery.

1.02 INTEREST ON LOANS FROM GOVERNMENT :

In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule fixed by Government on its loans towards forestry project, interest has been provided @ 14% per annum.

Similarly, in respect of loans obtained from Government towards OECF and Dutch modernisation schemes, interest has been provided @14% per annum pending receipt of terms of sanction from the Government.

1.03 FOREIGN CURRENCY LOAN :

Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is translated in Indian currency at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year. This is done as per recommendations of Accounting Standards 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 1134.39 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Forest Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and it has no impact on profit and loss for the current year.

1.04 CONTINGENT LIABILITY :

Contingent Liability in respect of :

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 1770.83 lakhs (Rs. 1372.49 lakhs).

(ii) Liability in respect of Securitisation of Lease Rentals Rs. 1031.21 lakhs (Rs. 1715.78 lakhs).

(iii) Interest claim from KPTCL Rs. 60.22 lakhs.

(iv) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 188.42 lakhs (Rs. 241.77 lakhs).

1.05 RECONCILIATION :

Some of the accounts of Sundry Debtors and Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation with reference to confirmation of Balances.

1.06 CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AS DEBTS :

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 401.90 lakhs (Rs. 248.83 lakhs).

1.07 LIABILITY TOWARDS TAXATION :

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales Tax and Income Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 1998-99.

1.08 FIXED ASSETS (SCH.2.05)

(i) Land includes Rs. 79.30 lakhs being the consideration paid to VISL for 264.33 acres of land for which registration/documentation formalities are pending.

(ii) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

(iii) The borrowing cost capitalised during the year is Rs. 1134.65 lakhs (Rs. 2350.56 lakhs) which also includes borrowing cost on Captive Forest Plantation.

1.09 ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE :

Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31-3-2001 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs, for which the Company has already discharged the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

1.10 PURCHASE TAX ON SUGARCANE :

Purchase tax on Sugar cane amounting to Rs. 254.27 lakhs has not been provided for, as followed in previous year, pending approval of the State Government for grant of exemption on payment of Purchase tax on Sugar cane as per Rehabilitation Package.

1.11 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION :

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest Plantation other than Fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02.

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulpwood requirement.

(iii) Phase - I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09.

(iv) Company has received 104683 MT of Wood from Captive Forest

Plantations during the year out of 3287 hectares of land. Company has allotted 603 hectares of Forest plantations to Govt. of Karnataka towards lease rent payable.

1.12 GOODS IN TRANSIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES :

Current Previous Year Year (Rs. in Lakhs)

(a) Stores and Spares 165.24 49.64

(b) Raw Materials 190.29 601.20

(c) Coal 75.59 89.99

Total 431.12 740.83

1.13 SALES :

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 231.78 lakhs (Rs. 170.64 lakhs).

1.14 INTER CORPORATE LOANS :

Loans and Advances include a sum of Rs. 78.88 lakhs (Principal Rs. 50 lakhs and interest accrued Rs. 28.88 lakhs) given to M/s Mysore Lamps Works Ltd., which has been referred to BIFR, as per the provision of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985. No provision is considered necessary on this advance pending final decision by BIFR

1.15 INSURANCE CLAIM :

73593 MT of Bagasse was destroyed by incidence of Fire on 30.3.01. The Company has made claim of Rs. 636.69 lakhs, considering the cost of Bagasse at

Equated Cost of Sugarcane, with United India Insurance Company Limited. The Insurance company has informally indicated that this provisional amount of ciaim will be settled for Rs. 431.75 lakhs and the same is accounted as income during the year.

1.16 AMORTISATION OF LEASING DEPOSIT :

The Leasing Deposit received from KPCL towards residual value has been amortised, consequent upon securitisation of Lease Rentals and an amount of Rs. 205.28 lakhs (Rs. 770.75 lakhs) has been accounted as Income during the year.

1.17 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT :

Certain items of Income and Expenditure relating to Prior period net of Rs. 75.85 lakhs Credit (Rs. 148.31 lakhs Credit) mainly comprising of excess provision for Water charges, Electricity tax on Captive Generation, inventory reconciliation difference, Professional charges paid for preparation of DPR on Sugar Mill expansion and Co-generation plant etc., are shown under respective heads of accounts and not shown separately as "Prior Period Adjustments". This procedure has been followed by the Company consistently.

1.18 DUES TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES :

On the basis of information available with the company there are no outstanding dues for more than 30 days in excess of Rs. 1 lakh in each case payable to Small Scale Industrial Units as on 31-3-2001.

1.19 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current year's presentation.


Mar 31, 2000

4.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS:

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are afforded by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are secured by a first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) During the year the Company has raised funds of Rs. 3386.00 lakhs by issuing 13.75% Non-convertible Debentures of Rs. 1 lakh each at par on private placement basis redeemable in three instalments, i.e., at the end of 5th year, 6th year and 7th year. The said Bonds together with interest there on, costs, charges and remuneration of Trustees payable by the Company in respect of the Bonds shall be secured by way of first charge on Captive Forest Plantation, or on Fixed Assets of the company on pari passu basis present and future to the satisfaction of the trustees.

(iv) The mortgage and first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari passu in respect of term loans from financial institution and banks. Similarly, hypothecation of present and future current assets and second charge on present and future assets of the company which are secured for cash credit facility rank pari passu among the consortium of bankers.

(v) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and second charge on factory's Non-Forest Land, Building, Plant and Machinery.

4.02 INTEREST ON LOANS FROM GOVERNMENT:

In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule fixed by Government on its loans towards forestry project, interest has been provided @ 14% per annum as compared to 93.75% charged in the earlier years. Consequently, the differential interest of Rs. 705.91 lakhs has been charged to captive plantation account during the year.

Similarly, in respect of loans obtained from Government towards OECF and Dutch medernisation schemes, interest has been provided @ 14% per annum pending receipt of terms of sanction from the Government.

The interest charges as above will not have an impact on the profit of the year as interest on forestry is capitalised by charge to captive plantation account and interest on modernisation schemes has been charges to capital works in progress.

4.03 FOREIGN CURRENCY LOAN:

Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is translated in Indian currency at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year. This is done as per recommendations of Accounting Standards 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 1133.33 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and it has no impact on profit and loss for the current year.

4.04 CONTINGENT LIABILITY:

Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letter of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 1372.49 lakhs (Rs. 934.83 lakhs).

(ii) Liability in respect of Securatisation of Lease Rentals Rs. 1715.78 lakhs (Rs. 2400.33 lakhs).

(iii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 241.77 lakhs (Rs. 1867.79 lakhs).

4.05 RECONCILIATION:

Some of the accounts of Sundry Debtors and Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation.

4.06 CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AS DEBTS:

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 248.83 lakhs (Rs. 61.00 lakhs).

4.07 LIABILITY TOWARDS TAXATION:

Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales Tax and Income Tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 1997-98.

4.08 FIXED ASSETS (SCH. 2.05)

(i) Land includes Rs. 79.30 lakhs being the consideration paid to VISL for 264.33 acres of land for which registration/ documentation formalities are pending.

(ii) Fixed assets include building, plant and machinery, furniture and fittings, office equipments, vehicles, earth moving equipments relating to captive forest plantation.

4.09 ASSETS TAKEN ON LEASE:

Gross Value of Assets taken on lease by the Company and in use as at 31-03-2000 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs, for which the Company has already discharges the entire liability towards the lease rent. The assets are not capitalised pending transfer formalities.

4.10 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION:

(i) Expenditure relating to Captive Forest Plantation other than Fixed assets are grouped under Captive Forest Plantation and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to revenue as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02.

(ii) Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares of degraded forest land and C and D class of lands to the company for raising captive plantations and use it for meeting pulpwood requirements.

(iii) Phase - I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09.

(iv) During the year, Company has received 71302 MT of wood from Captive Forest Plantations out of 1999 hectares of land. Company has allotted 263 hectares of Forest Plantations to Govt. of Karnataka towards lease rent payable.

4.11 GOODS IN TRANSIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES:

Current Previous Year Year

(Rs. in Lakhs) (a) Stores and Spares 49.64 59.56

(b) Raw Materials 601.20 243.89

(c) Coal 89.99 18.47

Total 740.83 321.92

1.12 SALES:

Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 170.64 lakhs (Rs. 226.63 lakhs).

4.13 MODVAT CREDIT:

Till previous year the Modvat credit was grouped under Miscellaneous income. From current year onwards, as per ICAI guidelines, the same is being adjusted against purchases. This has no impact on the profit for the year.

4.14 INTER CORPORATE LOANS:

Loans and Advances include a sum of Rs. 70.80 lakhs (Principal Rs. 50 lakhs and interest accured Rs. 20.80 lakhs) given to M/s. Mysore Lamps Works Ltd., which has been referred to BIFR, as per the provision of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985. No provision is considered necessary on this advance pending final decision by BIFR.

4.15(1) PROFIT FROM THE ORDINARY ACTIVITIES

Profit for the year includes:

Debit Credit (Rs. in Lakhs)

(a) Grant by way of exemption on payment of purchase tax on sugarcane as per the rehabilitation package, together with interest thereon, with retrospective effect the approval of which is awaited from G. O. K. 2579.98

(b) Excess provision made in respect of Gratuity liability in the earlier years written back bases on actuarial valuation and the corpus of the Gratuity Trust. 325.55

(c) Withdrawal of excess provision on Income Tax for assessment years 1996-97 and 1997-98 based on Appeal order together with interest. 305.68

(d) Provisions no more required. 346.99 42.50

(e) Refund due on completion of assessment of Sales Tax for 1995-96, pending issue of refund order. 260.08

(f) Refund of Entry Tax as per refund orders. 107.17

(g) Rebate on Sales Tax on Newsprint for earlier years as per Government orders. 3066.63 3066.63

3413.62 6687.59

Net Credit 3273.97

(II) EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS:

Amortization of leasing deposit received from KPCL towards Residual value consequent upon securatisation of lease rentals and pending transfer formalities of the leased assets. 770.75

(III) PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS:

Certain items of incomes and expenditures relating to prior period Net of Rs. 148.31 lakhs (Credit) are shown under respective head of accounts and not shown separately as "Prior Period Adjustments". This procedure has been followed by the Company consistently.

4.16 DUES TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES:

On the basis of information available with the company there are no outstanding dues for more than 30 days in excess of Rs. 1 lakh in each case payable to Small Scale Industries Units as on 31-3-2000.

4.17 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to confirm with Current Year's classification.


Mar 31, 1999

1. SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts and by second charge on the present and future assets of the Company which are offered by way of first charge as security to Financial Institutions and Banks.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a First charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) The mortgage and first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and Second charge on factory's Non-forest land, Building and Plant and Machinery.

2. In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka, towards Forestry Project, interest on Loans has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Govt. of Karnataka. However, if the normal rate of interest of Govt. of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1999 works out to Rs. 1202.34 lakhs (Rs. 1179.31 lakhs) as against Rs. 506.99 lakhs (Rs. 494.52 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 695.35 lakhs (Rs. 684.79 lakhs). In respect of loan obtained from Government of Karnataka towards OECF Modernisation Scheme, interest will be accounted on receipt of terms and references from Government of Karnataka which is awaited.

3. Contingent Liability in respect of :

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs.934.83 lakhs (Rs. 2409.23 lakhs).

(ii) Liability in respect of Securitisation of Lease Rentals Rs. 2400.33 lakhs.

(iii) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Rs. 1867.79 lakhs (Rs. 3363.69 lakhs).

4. Some of the accounts of Sundry Debtors and Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation with reference to Confirmation of Balances.

5. CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AS DEBTS

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 61.00 lakhs (Rs. 61.00 lakhs).

6. Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is set up at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year. This is done as per recommendations of Accounting Standards-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 1163.65 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Forest Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and hence has no impact on Profit and Loss for the current year.

7. Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31-3-1999 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs. The liability for future instalments, in the form of Lease Rent, payable to the lessors in respect of these assets amounts to Rs. 135.93 lakhs.

8. Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales Tax and Income Tax assessments have been completed upto financial years 1994-95 and 1995-96 respectively.

9. INVENTORIES INCLUDE GOODS IN TRANSIT :

Current Previous Year Year (Rs. in Lakhs)

(a) Stores and Spares 59.56 242.36

(b) Raw Materials 243.89 1020.07

(c) Coal 18.47 156.11

Total 321.92 1418.54

10. Against the total depreciation of Rs.934.50 lakhs on original cost for the year 1998-99 (Rs. 958.65 lakhs), Rs.42.78 lakhs has been capitalised towards Captive Forest Plantations and the balance of Rs. 891.72 lakhs has been provided during the year.

11. During the year interest of Rs. 176.33 lakhs (Rs. 177.74 lakhs) has been provided on overdue balances in respect of Newsprint Sales.

12. Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 226.63 (Rs. 159.51 lakhs).

13. CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital Expenditure on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs. 136.61 lakhs (Rs. 54.72 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.05. Other expenditure are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Govt. of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09. The Government of Karnataka has leased 30,000 hectares, of degraded forest land and C & D class of lands to the Company for raising captive plantations and to use them for meeting pulp wood requirement. Company has received 97918 MT of Wood from Captive Forest Plantations out of 2728 hectares. Further Company has allotted 239 hectares, to Govt. of Karnataka towards lease rent payable.

14. 264.33 Acres of VISL land is in the possession of the Company since inception. The issue was settled with VISL by paying consideration of Rs. 79.30 lakhs. The same is capitalised pending finalisation of formalities relating to Khata transfer.

15. The Company has entered into a lease transaction with M/s. Karnataka Power Corporation Limited under Lease and Sale back arrangement for Rs. 4286 lakhs. The lease rentals receivable for the period from December 1998 to March 2003 amounting to Rs. 2628.52 lakhs are securitised in favour of ICICI Limited, Mumbai, at a discounted value of Rs. 1954.38 lakhs. The net amount of Rs. 1954.38 lakhs received from ICICI arising out of securitisation transaction has been accounted as income during the year.

16. Certain incomes and expenditures relating to prior period net of Rs. 596.07 lakhs (Cr.) are shown under respective head of accounts and are not shown separately as "Prior period adjustments". This procedure has been followed by the Company consistently.

17. The impact of the proposed salary revision to Officers effective from 1-1-1998 amounting to about Rs. 97 lakhs has not been provided for in the books of accounts, pending approval of the State Government. Also, the provisions for Gratuity and Leave encashment made based on the pre-revised pay scales, is considered adequate, considering the corpus of the Gratuity Trust and the service conditions on Leave encashment.

18. The names of the small scale industrial units to whom the Company owes exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in each case and which is outstanding for more than 30 days as on 31-3-1999 are as under :

(a) M/s. VKR Engineers, Chennai.

(b) M/s. Lakshmi Engineering Enterprises, Mumbai.

(c) M/s. Commercial Enterprises, Mumbai.

(d) M/s. Anudeep Carbonates (P) Ltd., Bhadravati.

19. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to confirm with current year's presentation.

20. Equity Capital includes 9,00,000 shares allotted by way of Bonus Shares by capitalisation of Share Premium and General Reserve.


Mar 31, 1998

1. SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for cash credit.

(iii) The mortgage and first charge on the Company's present and future immovable - properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and Second charge on factory's Non-forest land, Building and Plant and Machinery.

2. In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka towards Forestry Project, interest on Loans has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Govt. of Karnataka. However, if the normal rate of interest of Govt. of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1998 works out to Rs. 1179.31 lakhs (Rs. 1156.28 lakhs) as against Rs. 494.52 lakhs (Rs. 482.05 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 684.79 lakhs (Rs. 674.23 lakhs). In respect of loan obtained from Government of Karnataka towards OECF Modernisation Scheme, interest will be accounted on receipt of terms and references from Government of Karnataka which is awaited.

3. Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is set up at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year This is done as per recommendations of Accounting Standard - 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 1230.45 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Forest Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and hence has no impact on profit & Loss for the current year. The Company was valuing the yield obtained from captive plantations at cost taking into account the expenditure allocated to different species of wood, estimated standing wood and the felled wood during the year. From the current year onwards the yield is valued at cost as per Accounting Policy 1.02. Consequently income for the year is higher by Rs. 253 lakhs.

4. Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31-03-1998 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs. The liability for future instalments, in the form of Lease Rent, payable to the lessors in respect of these assets amounts to Rs. 620.94 lakhs.

5. Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales tax and Income tax assessments have been completed upto financial year 1994-95.

6. Against the total depreciation of Rs. 958.65 lakhs on original cost for the year 1997-98 (Rs. 1022.51 lakhs), Rs. 27.41 lakhs has been capitalised towards Captive Forest Plantations and the balance of Rs. 931.24 lakhs has been provided during the year.

7. During the year interest of Rs. 177.74 lakhs has been provided on overdue balances in respect of Newsprint Sales.

8. CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital Expenditure on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs. 54.72 lakhs (Rs. 51.54 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.05. Other expenditure are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme was financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Government of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09.

Company has received 91987 MT of wood from Captive Forest Plantations out of 1749 Ha. Further Company has allotted 275 Ha to Government of Karnataka towards lease rent payable.

9. 264.33 acres of VISL land is in the possession of the Company since inception. The issue was settled with VISL by paying consideration of Rs. 79.30 lakhs. The same is capitalised pending finalisation of formalities relating to Khata transfer.

10. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to confirm with current year's presentation.


Mar 31, 1997

1. SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a First charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash credit.

(iii) The mortgage and first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and Second charge on factory's Non-forest land, Building and Plant and Machinery.

2. In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka, towards Forestry Project, interest on Loan has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Govt. of Karnataka. However, if the normal rate of interest of Govt. of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1997 works out to Rs. 1156.28 lakhs (Rs. 1133.25 lakhs) as against Rs. 482.05 lakhs (Rs. 469.58 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 674.23 lakhs (Rs. 663.67 lakhs). Further in the absence of any reference to rate of interest, no interest has been reckoned on loan obtained from Government of Karnataka towards OECF Modernisation Scheme.

3. Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks, Accounts of Sundry Debtors/Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation Pending reconciliation, the impact on accounts, if any, is not ascertainable.

4. Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is set up at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year. This is done as per the recommendations of Accounting Standards-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 771.67 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Forest Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as the loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and hence has no impact on profit & Loss for the current year. The Company was hitherto valuing the yield obtained from captive plantations at current bought out cost. However from the current year onwards the yield is valued at cost as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Consequently profit for the year is higher by Rs. 60.36 lakhs.

5.Gross Value of Assets taken on Lease by the Company and in use as at 31st March 1997 is Rs. 2150.14 lakhs. The liability for future instalments, in the form of Lease Rent, payable to the lessors in respect of these assets amounts to Rs. 1224.51 lakhs.

6. Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts as per the respective Acts. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability. Sales tax and Income tax assessment has been completed upto 1993-94.

7.INVENTORIES INCLUDE GOODS IN TRANSIT:

Current Previous Year Year (Rs. in Lakhs)

(a) Stores and Spares 56.71 178.74 (b) Raw Materials 1297.55 63.48 (c) Coal 12.24 8.80 Total 1366.50 251.02

8. Against the total depreciation of Rs. 1022.51 lakhs on original cost for the year 196-97 (Rs. 461.27 lakhs), Rs. 19.47 lakhs has been capitalised towards Captive Forest Plantations and the balance of Rs. 1003.04 lakhs has been provided during the year.

9.Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 228.05 lakhs (Rs. 152.06 lakhs).

10. CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital Expenditure on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs. 51.54 lakhs (Rs. 6.35 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.05. Other expenditure are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Government of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting Policy No. 1.09.

Company has received 95299 MT of wood from Captive Forest Plantations out of 1673 Ha. Further Company has allotted 97 Ha to Government of Karnataka towards lease rent payable.


Mar 31, 1996

4.01 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts.

(ii) Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a First charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash credit.

(iii) The mortgage and first on the Company's present and future immovable properties, Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu in respect of term loans from financial institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and Second charge on factory's Non-forest land, Building and Plant and Machinery.

4.02 In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka, towards Forestry Project, interest on Loan has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Govt. of Karnataka. However, if the normal rate of interest of Govt. of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1996 works out to Rs. 1133.25 lakhs (Rs. 1117.09 lakhs) as against Rs. 469.58 lakhs (Rs. 458.33 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 663.67 lakhs (Rs. 658.76 lakhs). Further in the absence of any reference to rate of interest, no interest has been reckoned on loan obtained from Government of Karnataka towards OECF Modernisation Scheme.

4.03 Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are under reconciliation. Pending final reconciliation and confirmation of the loans, the waiver of Deferred Interest by these Institutions and Banks amounting to Rs. 332.50 lakhs has not been adjusted in the accounts.

4.07 The Company was hitherto valuing Closing Stock of Bagasse at Equated Cost of Raw Material (i.e., Sugarcane). However, from the current year onwards, the quantity of Bagasse for Captive Consumption only is valued at Equated Cost of Raw Material. The Quantity of Bagasse determined as Excess is valued at Net realisable value. Consequently Profit for the year is lower by Rs. 305.22 lakhs.

4.08 Liability towards Foreign Exchange Loans was hitherto set up in the accounts at the rates prevailing at the time of receipt of loan. However from the current year onwards, Liability towards Foreign Currency Loan is set up at the rates prevailing on the last day of the Financial Year. This is done as per the recommendations of Accounting Standards 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference arising on account of the above amounting to Rs. 262 lakhs is adjusted in Captive Forest Plantation as per Accounting Policy No. 1.08 as the loan was borrowed for Afforestation Activities and hence has no impact on profit for the current year.

4.10 Provision towards Income Tax/Sales Tax has been made in the accounts on the basis of Assessments completed. Any further liability will be provided in the accounts on completion of assessments/determination of further liability.

4.13 Against the total depreciation of Rs. 461.27 lakhs on original cost for the year 1995-96 (Rs. 505.08 lakhs), Rs. 17.62 lakhs has been capitalised towards Captive Forest Plantations and the balance of Rs. 443.65 lakhs has been provided during the year. The Company has also provided during the year arrears of Depreciation amounting to Rs. 2651.31 lakhs upto 31st March 1995.

4.15 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital Expenditure during the year on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs. 6.35 lakhs (Rs. 327.97 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.05. Other expenditure for the year are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and is shown in Schedule 2.07 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Government of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government grants are accounted as per accounting policy No.1.09.


Mar 31, 1995

4.01 DEBENTURE LOANS

Pending finalisation of terms and manner of redemption of the debentures to be issued to Unit Trust of India on private placement, an amount of Rs.16.34 lakhs has been repaid during the year on ad hoc basis.

4.02 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility from Banks is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts.

(ii) Debentures to be issued to the Unit Trust of India and Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a First Charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties (Land and Buildings), Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second Charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash Credit Facility. Charge in respect of Debentures is yet to be created.

(iii) The mortgage and First Charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second Charge on other assets offered as security to Banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu towards charges created/to be created in respect of Debentures to be issued to Unit Trust of India and term loans from financial institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, U.K., is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and Second Charge on factory's Non-forest Land, Building and Plant and Machinery.

(v) Other loans from Banks is secured against Deposits with respective Banks.

4.03. In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka towards Forestry Project Phase-1, interest on loan has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Government of Karnataka. However, if the normal interest rate of Government of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1993 works out to Rs.1,117.09 lakhs (Rs.1,110.22 lakhs) as against Rs.458.33 lakhs (Rs.454.05 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs.658.76 lakhs (Rs.656.17 lakhs). Further in the absence of any reference to rate of interest, no interest has been reckoned on loan obtained from Government of Karnataka towards OECF Modernisation Scheme.

4.04. Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks are under reconciliation. Pending final reconciliation of Term Loans and Interest Liability as per Rehabilitation Package, an amount of Rs.862.36 lakhs has been provided as interest in the accounts during the year.

4.05 Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs.109.15 lakhs (Rs.44.41 lakhs).

4.06 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital expenditure on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments, Earth Moving Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs.327.97 lakhs (Rs.272.69 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.06. Other expenditure are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and are shown in Schedule 2.08 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years rate as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Government of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Government Grants are accounted as per Accounting Policy No. 1.09.

4.07 VALUATION OF FINISHED AND UNFINISHED STOCK

Administrative Overheads which was hitherto included in the cost for the purpose of valuation of Stock has been excluded from the total cost from the current year as per the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The impact of the same on the value of stock is negligible for the current year.

4.08. ACCOUNTING FOR LEAVE AT CREDIT OF EMPLOYEES

The Company was hitherto accounting the encashment of leave by the employees during the year in which payment was made. However, from the current year onwards provision has been made to bring to account the privilege leave (PL/EL) at credit of the employees equivalent to its monetary value. Consequently, the profit of the year is lower by Rs.193.68 lakhs.

4.09 The Company was hitherto providing for non-moving stores excluding spares at 25% of the value so ascertained. From the current year onwards all non-moving stores including spares is ascertained and 50% of the value thereof is provided in the accounts. Consequently, profit for the year is lower by Rs.120.42 lakhs.

4.10 The Company was hitherto valuing yield from Captive Plantation at a standard rate, based on cost incurred upto 31-03-1991, increased proportionately to further costs depending on fellings every year.

However, based on the experience over the years and taking into account the fluctuation in yield and the domestic inflation factors, it was felt necessary to review the pricing policy of captive yield. Accordingly, it has been decided to value the captive yield based on current bought out cost which would be more practicable in this case. Consequently profit for the year is lower by Rs.354.66 lakhs.

4.11 In terms of Accounting Policy No.1.09 amounts lying under Capital Subsidies and Grants as at 31st March 1994 and pertaining to construction of employees quarters is deducted from the cost of respective asset (Sch. 2.06) and grants relating to Captive Plantations is deducted from the Captive Plantation cost incurred (Sch. 2.08).

4.12 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified/recast wherever necessary to conform with current year's presentation.


Mar 31, 1994

4.01 DEBENTURE LOANS

Pending finalisation of terms and manner of redemption of the debentures to be issued to Unit Trust of India on private placement, an amount of Rs. 35.26 lakhs has been repaid during the year on ad hoc basis.

4.02 SECURITIES OFFERED FOR LOANS

(i) Cash Credit Facility is secured by hypothecation of Company's present and future stock of raw materials, consumable stores, finished goods, materials in process and Book Debts.

(ii) Debentures to be issued to the Unit Trust of India and Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks is secured by a First charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties (Land and Buildings), Plant and Machinery, Spares, Tools, Accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on the other assets offered as Security to Banks for Cash Credit Facility. Charge in respect of Debentures is yet to be created.

(iii) The mortgage and first charge on the Company's present and future immovable properties, plant and machinery, spares, tools, accessories and certain other movable properties and Second charge on other assets offered as security to banks for cash credit facility, rank pari-passu towards charges created/to be created in respect of debentures to be issued to Unit Trust of India and term loans from financial Institutions and banks.

(iv) Foreign Currency Loan from Commonwealth Development Corporation, UK, is secured by an Equitable Mortgage of Company's leasehold forest land and a floating Second charge by way of a charge on Company's non-forest immovable properties and hypothecation of all movable properties, both present and future.

4.03 In the absence of any reference to rate of interest and repayment schedule in respect of loans advanced by the Government of Karnataka, towards Forestry Project Phase-I, interest on Loan of Rs. 1090 lakhs, which has been converted into Equity on 01-04-1993, has been provided at the rate at which Government of India has advanced these loans to Government of Karnataka. However, if the normal interest rates of Government of Karnataka is applied, the total accumulated interest on these loans upto 31st March 1993 works out to Rs. 1110.22 lakhs (Rs. 1110.22 lakhs) as against Rs. 454.05 lakhs (Rs. 454.05 lakhs) provided by the Company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 656.17 lakhs (Rs. 656.17 lakhs).

4.04 Consequent upon implementation of Rehabilitation Package sanctioned by the Financial Institutions, Banks and Government of Karnataka, outstanding loans amounting to Rs. 3400 lakhs has been converted into Equity and additional interest amounting to Rs. 558.58 lakhs has been provided during the year.

4.05 Contingent Liability in respect of:

(i) Letters of Credit and Guarantees Rs. 368.46 lakhs (Rs. 1274.70 lakhs).

(ii) In accordance with IDBI proposal for not charging Guarantee Commission, the Company is approaching Government of Karnataka for waiver of the same. Hence no provision is made in the accounts. The approximate amount in respect of this as at 31st March 1994 is Rs. 1005 lakhs.

4.06 Term Loans from Financial Institutions and Banks, Accounts of Sundry Debtors/Creditors and Advances are under reconciliation. Pending reconciliation, the impact on accounts, if any, is not ascertainable.

CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AS DEBTS:

(i) No provision has been made in the accounts for Rs. 5215.00 lakhs (Rs. 5215.00 lakhs) on the demand raised by Central Excise Authorities as the Company is disputing the demand made on the clearance of paper due to classification of pulp differently by the Department. Consequent on the orders of Divisional Bench of Karnataka High Court, the matter is pending with Central Excise Authorities for adjudication.

(ii) Other Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 150.98 lakhs (Rs. 1634.10 lakhs).

4.08 The Company was hitherto accounting gratuity on cash basis. From the current year onwards gratuity is provided in the accounts on accrual basis as per actuarial valuation in accordance with Section 209 of the Companies Act. The amount of gratuity so provided as per actuarial valuation as at 31-03-1994 is Rs. 562.32 lakhs. As a result, profit for the year is lower by Rs. 562.32 lakhs.

4.09 The Company was hitherto charging purchase of stores items costing Rs. 20 and below per unit to revenue. From the current year onwards all stores items are charged to revenue as and when consumed. The said change has resulted in increase in profit for the year by Rs. 37.82 lakhs.

4.10 Research and Development expenses is accounted as per Accounting Policy No. 1.07. Consequent upon this the amount of R & D expenses as at 31-03-1993 amounting to Rs. 142.29 lakhs together with current year's expenditure of Rs. 25.45 lakhs has been written off during the year. As a result profit for the year is lower by Rs. 167.74 lakhs.

4.11 In view of the uneconomical cost, the Company has withdrawn from the Diesel Power Generation Scheme of KEB. Hence the amount of Rs. 145.29 lakhs which was shown as Deferred Revenue Expenditure in the accounts has been written off during the year.

4.14 Against the total depreciation of Rs. 679.19 lakhs on original cost for the year 1993-94 (Rs. 1312.37 lakhs) Rs. 10.64 lakhs has been capitalised towards Captive Forest Plantations and the balance of Rs. 668.55 lakhs along with Rs. 617.45 lakhs out of the arrears of Rs. 5709.82 lakhs has been provided during the year. The arrears of depreciation yet to be provided in the accounts as at 31-03-1994 works out to Rs. 5092.37 lakhs (Rs. 5709.82 lakhs). The Net Block shown in the accounts does not include the arrears of depreciation stated above.

4.15 Sales figure in Profit and Loss Account is net of Cash Discount of Rs. 44.41 lakhs (Rs. 23.94 lakhs).

4.16 CAPTIVE FOREST PLANTATION

Capital Expenditure on Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fittings and Office Equipments relating to Captive Forest Plantations amounting to Rs. 272.69 lakhs (Rs. 265.79 lakhs) is shown in Schedule 2.06. Other expenditure are grouped under Captive Forest Plantations and is shown in Schedule 2.08 and will be charged to Revenue over subsequent years at standard rate as per Accounting Policy No. 1.02. Phase-I of the Captive Forest Plantation Programme has been financed by Overseas Development Administration, London, through Government of Karnataka, partly by Grant and partly by Loan and Equity. Grants are accounted and shown under "CAPITAL SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS" as and when converted by Government of Karnataka (Schedule 2.03).

4.21 The Accounts approved by the Board and reported by the Statutory Auditors on 14-06-1994 have been revised in the light of the observation made by the Comptroller and Auditor General under Section 619 (4) of the Companies Act, 1956. There is no change in the working results of the Company as a result of the revision of accounts.


Mar 31, 1992

The State Government has been releasing the funds received from Government of India to the company since 1984 for its forestry programme (Phase-I) as loan without any reference to the rate of interest and repayment. As per the agreed pattern of financing the project, part of the loan has to be converted into equity and grant and further the terms to the company should be the same as the terms prescribed by the Government of India to Government of Karnataka. The amount pending conversion into equity and grant is Rs. 193.71 lakhs. Similarly, the company has received Rs. 100.00 lakhs as loan for its bagasse pulping project which is pending conversion into equity. In view of the agreed pattern of investment, the company has provided interest only on the applicable loan portion at rates at which Government of India has sanctioned these amount to Government of Karnataka. However, if the normal interest rates of Government of Karnataka are applied the total accumulated interest on these loans works out to Rs. 909.26 lahs as against Rs. 370.95 lakhs provided by the company resulting in a shortfall of Rs. 583.31 lakhs.

Regarding following matters, no provision has been made in the accounts of the company : Pending finalisation of terms of package of reliefs to be granted by the lending financial institutions and banks, interest on funded interest and on interest arrears, amounting to Rs. 1344.88 lakhs (Rs. 800.09 lakhs) and also penal interest, not quantified. Contingent liability in respect of letters of credit and guarantees amounting to Rs. 768.76 lakhs (Rs. 820.17 lakhs).

Confirmation of Balances : Accounting of Sundry Debtors/creditors and advances are under reconciliation with reference to confirmation of balances. Term loans from banks and financial institutions have not been confirmed pending finalisation of rehabilitation package.

Gratuity : Gratuity is accounted in accordance with the accounting policy no. 1.04. Proportionate liability, accruing for future payments relating to leaving/retiring employees is Rs. 528.37 lakhs as per actuarial valuation (Rs. 457.89 lakhs).

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts : Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 1680.81 lakhs (Rs. 1259.37 lakhs). No provision has been made in the accounts for Rs. 5215.00 lakhs (Rs. 5215.00 lakhs) on the demand raised by Central Excise authorities as the company is disputing the demand made on the clearance of paper due to classification of pulp differently by the department. The company has obtained a stay pending consideration of writ petition filed before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka.

Against the total depreciation of Rs. 1571.19 lakhs for the year 1991-92 (Rs. 1560.60 lakhs), Rs. 15.39 lakhs has been capitalised towards captive forest plantations and the balance of Rs. 1555.80 lakhs along with Rs. 1317.86 lakhs out of the arrears of Rs. 6505.56 lakhs has been provided during the year. The arrears of depreciation yet to be provided in the accounts as on 31-03-1992 works out to Rs. 5187.70 lakhs.

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