Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 24thAnnual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31,2015 are as under:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars 2014-2015 2013-2014
Total Income 2,485.05 2106.49
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation
and Income Tax 690.22 541.27
Less : Financial Charges 211.28 201.87
Less : Depreciation 296.30 137.75
Profit before Income Tax and 182.63 201.65
Exceptional Item
Add/(Less) : Extra Ordinary/Prior Period Item 54.93 0.00
Profit Before Income Tax 237.56 201.65
Provision for Income Tax (48.00) (47.12)
Deferred Tax Income/(Expense) (55.07) (1.59)
Profit For the Year after
Income Tax 244.63 152.94
Profit Available for 244.63 152.94
Appropriation
Appropriation
Reserve for Replacement (25.11) (3.24)
of FF&E (Net)
Proposed dividend (7.23) (9.89)
Tax on dividend (1.44) (1.68)
Balance of Profit/(Loss) 769.79 689.34
brought forward
Transfer to Capital (14.42) (57.68)
Redemption Reserve
Bal. carried to Balance Sheet 966.23 769.79
2. OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing trend of economic slowdown,
in the first half of the year, there was a downward trend in the demand.
However, towards the second half of the financial year 2014-15 the
demand picked up. Also, in the Ahmedabad city, Hotel business became
more competitive due to commensing of new Hotels. The Average Occupancy
of the hotel for 2014-15 has decreased to 63% from 66% and the Average
Room Rates of the hotel for the year 2014-15 has been noted as Rs. 5,587
as compares to Rs. 5,337 in the previous year 2013-14.
However, during the financial year 2014-15, Company had been in a
position to achieve a turnover of Rs. 2485.05 Lacs, in comparison to
Rs. 2106.49 Lacs, in the previous year 2013-14. The profit before tax
and profit after tax for the year under review were Rs. 237.56 Lacs and
Rs. 244.63 Lacs respectively. Your directors are hopeful that with
recovery in the economy, there would be a marked improvement in the
performance of the company.
The hotel unit of the Company "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" Ahmedabad is an
ISO 22000:2005 certified hotel with the highest levels of Hygiene and
Food Safety criteria. Your company's hotel is managed by The Indian
Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over Fifteen years. Further, The
established "THE GATEWAY HOTEL, BRAND", superior ambience, interior
decorations, services and loyal clientele retained its' market
leadership in the city of Ahmedabad and has placed the hotel ahead of
its Competitors.
3. NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company is engaged in the activities of Hotels and Restaurants.
There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company during
the year under review.
4. SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2015 was Rs. 18.10
Crores.
A) Issue of equity shares with differential rights:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares
with differential voting rights.
B) Issue of sweat equity shares
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat
equity shares.
C) Issue of employee stock options
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat
equity shares.
D) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by
employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees
The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own
shares by employees or by trustees for thebenefit of employees. Hence
the details under rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be disclosed.
5. DIVIDEND
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2015, aggregating Rs. 7.23 Lacs.
However, in view of future expansion, your directors express their
inability to recommend a dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for
the year under review.
6. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIALPOSITION OF SUBSIDIARIES,
ASSOCIATES ANDJOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company does not have Subsidiaries, Associate and Joint Venture
Companies. Hence, details for the same are not required to mention
here.
7. DIRECTORS AND KMP:
a) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Mr. Vishwajeetsingh Ummedsingh Champawat will retire at the forth
coming Annual General Meeting ofthe Company and being eligible, offer
himself for reappointment.
During the year under review, Company has accepted resignation of Mr.
Satish Sharma from the post of Company Secretary cum Compliance officer
and appointed Mr. U. Champawat as a compliance officer of the Company
on 16/10/2014.
During the year under review, company has appointed Mr. Kalpesh
Bhupatbhai Baraiya for the post of Company Secretary cum Compliance
officer of the Company on 01/12/ 2014.
The Company has appointed Mrs. Ragini Toshniwal as an additional
independent woman director of the Company pursuant to section 149 of
Companies Act, 2013 on 19/02/2015.
b) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and reappointment,if any
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
8. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT 9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure-A".
9. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETING
During the year the Board of Directors met 10 times. The details of
the board meetings are provided in Corporate Governance Report.
10. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to
theinformation and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make
the following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies
Act, 2013:
a. that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the
year ended March 31,2015, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
if any;
b. that such accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and judgment and estimates have been made that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company as at March 31,2015 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on that date;
c. that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safe guarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis
e. that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;
f. that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating
effectively.
11. AUDITORS
A. Statutory Auditors
The Company's Auditors, M/S. NAIMISH N. SHAH & CO., Chartered
Accountant, Ahmedabad who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed
their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Rules framed there under for reappointment as Auditors of the Company.
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the auditors have
also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer
Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
B. Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed CS Zalak Dodiya, Practicing
Company Secretary, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as"Annexure -B".
Report for qualification Remark in Secretarial Audit Report:
Though, the Company has not given intimation for trading window closure
as required under clause 3.2.1 of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992 during the
year under review, It is hereby clarified that the Company has complied
with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and
adopted Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading and keep in
adherence with the same. However Directors or promoters of the Company
have not traded in securities of the Company during the year under
review.
12. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
It is proposed to transfer Rs. 374.06 Lacs to reserves out of the
profits earned during FY 2014-15.
13. FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year.
There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2015.
14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to the Financial Statements.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary
course of business. There were no materially significant related party
transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have
apotential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
16. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators
/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its future operations.
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In today's world Corporate Social Responsibility is a very important and
dominant concept for external environment. Every year 5th June is
observed as the World Environment Day around the world and is of immense
importance for the Taj Group. In the year 2011-12, "THE GATEWAY HOTEL
UMMED" has obtained Earth Check Silver certification from Earth Check,
on International Environment body. The same certificate is renewed
during the year 2014-15. It is about creating wealth for all our
stakeholders, embracing diversity, minimizing resource consumption and
reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. We provide healthy and hygienic
food to our valuable customers. Customer satisfaction is our motive.
This is a commitment to safeguard the health and safety of our employees
and neighbors, to support the local economy and to treat our staff
fairly.
However, we recognise that we will have to be innovative and draw on
our key strength in order to deliver the lasting positive outcomes that
are at the core of our commitment to sustainability of the Hotel. Even
our motivated staff - are also very conscious about the environment
protection concept and to support environment protection concept, all
staff members of "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" are strictly participating
in No Vehicle Day by at least once in a month.
18. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy and identified
threat of such events which if occurs will adversely affect either /or,
value to shareholders, ability of company to achieve objectives,
ability to implement business strategies, the manner in which the
Company operates and reputation as "Risks". Further such Risks are
categorized in to Strategic Risks, Operating Risks & Regulatory Risks.
A detailed exercise is carried out to identify, evaluate, manage and
monitoring all the three types of risks.
19. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. During the yearunder review,
the company retained external audit firm to review its existing
internal control system with a view of tighten the same and introduce
system of self-certification by all the process owners to ensure that
internal controls over all the key business processes are operative.
The scope and authority of the Internal Audit (IA) functionis defined
in the Internal Audit Charter.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and
adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with
operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations
of the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on the report of internal
audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their
respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit
observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit
Committee of the Board.
20. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY The Company has a vigil
mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud
and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy is
explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the
website of the Company.
21. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Employee relations throughout the Company were harmonious. The Board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted
efforts of all employees in advancing the Company's vision and strategy
to deliver good performance.
22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS:
The Company has been proactive in the following principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an "Annexure "C & D" respectively to this
report.
Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance
and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of
Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
are complied with.
As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,the
Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion and Analysis and the
Auditor's Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance are attached separately and form part of the Annual Report.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as"Annexure-E".
24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs.
60,00,000/- or more per annum Rs. 5,00,000/- or more per month during
the year. Hence, no information is required to be furnished as
required under Rule, 5(2) and 5(3) of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
24. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors thank the various Central and State Government
Departments, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and
co-operation extended by them. The Directors also gratefully
acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz. customers, members,
dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for the excellent
support received from them during the year. The Directors place on
record their sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for
their unstinted commitment and continued contribution to the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad U. Champawat
Date : 14th August, 2015 Chairman &
Managing Director
(DIN-00294184)
Mar 31, 2014
To the Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 23rd Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31,2014 are as under:
(Rs.in Lacs)
Particulars 2013-2014 2012-2013
Total Income 2106.49 1950.13
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation
and Income Tax 541.27 472.18
Less : Financial Charges 201.87 148.52
Less : Depreciation 137.75 149.98
Profit before Income Tax and 201.65 173.68
Exceptional Item
Add/(Less) : Extra Ord i n ary/Exceptional - 22.24
Item
Profit Before Income Tax 201.65 195.92
Provision for Income Tax (47.12) (49.86)
Deferred Tax Income/(Expense) (1.59) 0.61
Profit For the Year after
Income Tax 152.94 146.67
Profit Available for 152.94 146.67
Appropriation
Appropriation
Reserve for Replacement (3.24) 18.19
of FF&E (Net)
Proposed dividend (9.89) (13.55)
Tax on dividend (1.68) (2.20)
Balance of Profit/(Loss) 689.34 597.91
brought forward
Transfer to Capital (57.68) (57.68)
Redemption Reserve
Bal. carried to Balance Sheet 769.79 689.34
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2014, aggregating Rs.9.89 Lacs. However, in view of future expansion,
your directors express their inability to recommend a dividend on
Equity Shares of the Company for the year under review. OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing trend of economic
slowdown, in the first half of the year, there was a downward trend in
the demand. However, towards the second half of the financial year
2013-14 the demand picked up. Also, in the Ahmedabad city, Hotel
business
became more competitive due to commissioning of new Hotels. The Average
Occupancy of the hotel for 2013-14 has decreased to 66% from 67.12% and
the Average Room Rates of the hotel for the year 2013-14 has been noted
as Rs.5,337 as compares to Rs.5,557 in the previous year 2012-13.
However, during the financial year 2013-14, Company had been in a
position to achieve a turnover of Rs.2106.49 Lacs, in comparison to Rs.
1950.13 Lacs, in the previous year 2012-13. The profit before tax and
profit after tax for the year under review were Rs.201.65 Lacs and Rs.
152.94 Lacs respectively. Your directors are hopeful that with recovery
in the economy, there would be a marked improvement in the performance
of the company.
The hotel unit of the Company "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" Ahmedabad
is an ISO 22000:2005 certified hotel with the highest levels of Hygiene
and Food Safety criteria. Your company''s hotel is managed by The
Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over Forteen years.
Further, The established "THE GATEWAY HOTEL BRAND", superior
ambience, interior decorations, services and loyal clientele retained
its'' market leadership in the city of Ahmedabad and has placed the
hotel ahead of its Competitors.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Sustainability is a commitment for us to align our strategy in all
aspects of our business with our stakeholders in various dimensions
such as economic, social and environment.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In today''s world Corporate Social Responsibility is a
very important and dominant concept for external environment. Every
year 5th June is observed as the World Environment Day around the world
and is of immense importance for the Taj Group. In the year 2011-12,
"THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" has obtained Earth Check Silver
certification from Earth Check, on International Environment body. The
same certificate is renewed during the year 2013-14. It is about
creating wealth for all our stakeholders, embracing diversity,
minimizing resource consumption and reducing our greenhouse gas
emissions. We provide healthy and hygienic food to our valuable
customers. Customer satisfaction is our motive. This is a commitment to
safeguard the health and safety of our employees and neighbors, to
support the local economy and to treat our staff fairly.
However, we recognise that we will have to be innovative and draw on
our key strength in order to deliver the lasting positive outcomes that
are at the core of our commitment to sustainability of the Hotel. Even
our motivated staff - are also very conscious about the environment
protection concept and to support environment protection concept, all
staff members of "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" are strictly
participating in No Vehicle Day by at least once in a month.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial
year 2013-14 from public.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with provisions of Section 256 of Companies Act, 1956 and
Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Praveen Kumar Patel, the
director of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, who has not sought re-appointment,
be not filled in at this meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The Company had, pursuant to the provisions of clause 49 of the Listing
Agreements entered into with Stock Exchanges, appointed Mr. Jayesh Dave
and Mr. Ramprakash Kothari as Independent Directors of the Company. As
per Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, which came into effect from
1st April, 2014, every listed public company is required to have at
least one-third of the total number of directors as Independent
Directors.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors, hereby confirms that:
(i) in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2014, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures.
(ii) the directors have selected the accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the current financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review.
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2014 on a "going concern" basis.
AUDITORS
M/s Naimish N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the
statutory Auditors of the company retire on the conclusions of the
ensuing 23rd Annual General Meeting of the company and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment. You are requested to consider
their re-appointment.
Significant Accounting policies & Notes Forming part of Accounts are
self-explanatory. Thus, no comment is required from the Board of
Directors of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo pursuant to Section 217 (1) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies
(Disclosure of particulars in report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is annexed as per Annexure - "A" which forms part of this
Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been proactive in the following principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure "B & C" respectively to this
report.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES'' PARTICULARS
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs.60,00,000/-
or more per annum / Rs.5,00,000/- or more per month during the year.
Hence, no information is required to be furnished as required under
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the whole- hearted support and
cooperation received from valued customers, Financial Institutions,
Banks, Taj Group, Government Departments, shareholders, employees and
public for their continuous support and patronage extended and
confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad U. Champawat
Date : 13th August, 2014 Chairman &
Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
To the Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 22nd Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2013 are as under:
(Rs.in Lacs)
Particulars 2012-2013 2011-2012
Total Income 1950.13 1945.49
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation
and Income Tax 472.18 545.06
Less : Financial Charges 148.52 143.18
Less : Depreciation 149.98 123.23
Profit before Income Tax and 173.68 278.65
Exceptional Item
Add/(Less) : Extra
Ordinary/Exceptional Item 22.24 (162.11)
Profit Before Income Tax 195.92 116.54
Provision for Income Tax (49.86) (39.26)
Deferred Tax (Expense)/Income 0.61 (4.41)
Profit For the Year after
Income Tax 146.67 72.87
Profit Available for 146.67 72.87
Appropriation
Appropriation
Reserve for Replacement 18.19 (22.58)
of FF&E (Net)
Proposed dividend (13.55) (19.50)
Tax on dividend (2.20) (3.16)
Balance of Profit/(Loss) 597.91 682.55
brought forward
Transfer to Capital (57.68) (112.27)
Redemption Reserve
Bal. carried to Balance Sheet 689.34 597.91
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2013, aggregating" 13.55 Lacs.
However, in view of future expansion, your directors express their
inability to recommend a dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for
the year under review.
OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing trend of
economic slowdown, in the first half of the year, there was a downward
trend in the demand. However, towards the second half of the financial
year 2012-13 the demand picked up. Also, in the Ahmedabad city, Hotel
business became more competitive due to commissioning of new Hotels.
The Average Occupancy of the hotel for 2012-13 has increased to 67.12%
from 64.3% and the Average Room Rates of the hotel for the year 2012-13
has been noted as Rs. 5,577 as compares to Rs. 5,486 in the previous year
2011-12. However, during the financial year 2012-13, Company had been
in a position to achieve a turnover of Rs. 1950.13 Lacs, in comparison to
Rs. 1945.49 Lacs, in the previous year 2011-12. The profit before tax and
profit after tax for the year under review were Rs. 173.68 Lacs and Rs.
146.67 Lacs respectively. Your directors are hopeful that with recovery
in the economy, there would be a marked improvement in the performance
of the company. The hotel unit of the Company "THE GATEWAY HOTEL
UMMED" Ahmedabad is an ISO 22000:2005 certified hotel with the highest
levels of Hygiene and Food Safety criteria. Your company''s hotel is
managed by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over
Thirteen years. Further, The established "THE GATEWAY HOTEL BRAND",
superior ambience, interior decorations, services and loyal clientele
retained its'' market leadership in the city of Ahmedabad and has placed
the hotel ahead of its Competitors.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Sustainability is a commitment for us to align our strategy in all
aspects of our business with our stakeholders in various dimensions
such as economic, social and environment.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In today''s world Corporate Social Responsibility is a very important
and dominant concept for external environment. Every year 5th June is
observed as the World Environment Day around the world and is of
immense importance for the Taj Group. In the year 2011-12, "THE GATEWAY
HOTEL UMMED" has obtained Earth Check Silver certification from Earth
Check, on International Envirenment body. The same certificate is
renewed during the year 2012-13. It is about creating wealth for all
our stakeholders, embracing diversity, minimizing resource consumption
and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. We provide healthy and
hygienic food to our valuable customers. Customer satisfaction is our
motive. This is a commitment to safeguard the health and safety of our
employees and neighbors, to support the local economy and to treat our
staff fairly.
However, we recognise that we will have to be innovative and draw on
our key strength in order to deliver the lasting positive outcomes that
are at the core of our commitment to sustainability of the Hotel. Even
our motivated staff - are also very conscious about the environment
protection concept and to support environment protection concept, all
staff members of "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" are strictly participating
in No Vehicle Day by at least once in a month.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial
year 2012-13 from public.
DIRECTORS
During the year Mr. Vishwanath Prasad Singh resigned on 13/02/2013.
In accordance with provisions of Section 256 of Companies Act, 1956 and
Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Jayesh Dave, the director
of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors, hereby confirms that:
(i) in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2013, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures.
(ii) the directors have selected the accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the current financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review.
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2013 on a "going concern" basis.
AUDITORS
M/s Naimish N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the
statutory Auditors of the company retire on the conclusion of the
ensuing 22nd Annual General Meeting of the company and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment. You are requested to consider
their re-appointment.
Significant Accounting policies & Notes Forming part of Accounts are
self-explanatory. Thus, no comment is required from the Board of
Directors of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo pursuant to Section 217 (1) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies
(Disclosure of particulars in report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is annexed as per Annexure - "A " which forms part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been proactive in the following principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure "B & C" respectively to this
report.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES'' PARTICULARS
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/-
or more per annum / Rs. 5,00,000/- or more per month during the year.
Hence, no information is required to be furnished as required under
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the whole- hearted support and
cooperation received from valued customers, Financial Institutions,
Banks, Taj Group, Government Departments, shareholders, employees and
public for their continuous support and patronage extended and
confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad U. Champawat
Date : 13th August, 2013 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2012
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 21st Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2012.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2012 are as under:
(Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars 2011-2012 2010-2011
Total Income 1945.49 1901.47
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation and Income Tax 545.06 475.71
Less : Financial Charges 143.18 139.70
Less : Depreciation 123.23 116.11
Profit before Income Tax and 278.65 219.90
Exceptional Item
Add/(Less) : Exceptional Item (162.11) -
Profit Before Income Tax 116.54 219.90
Provision for Income Tax (39.26) (48.17)
Deferred Tax Assets (4.41) (2.18)
Profit For the Year after Income Tax 72.87 169.55
Profit Available for 72.87 169.55
Appropriation
Appropriation
Reserve for Replacement (22.58) 13.99
of FF&E (Net)
Proposed dividend (19.50) (25.32)
Tax on dividend (3.16) (4.21)
Balance of Profit/(Loss) 682.55 640.50
brought forward
Transfer to Capital (112.27) (111.96)
Redemption Reserve
Bal. carried to Balance Sheet 597.91 682.55
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2012, aggregating Rs. 19.50 Lacs.
However, in view of future expansion, your directors express their
inability to recommend a dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for
the year under review.
OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing trend of economic
slowdown, in the first half of the year there was a downward trend in
the demand. However, towards the second half of the financial year
2011-12 the demand picked up. Also, in the Ahmedabad city, Hotel
business became more competitive due to commissioning of new Hotels. In
comparison to previous year, the Average Occupancy of the hotel for
2011-12 has declined to 64.3% from 67.4%. Also, the Average Room Rates
has declined to Rs. 5486 during the year under review from Rs. 5756 in the
previous year 2010-11.
However, during the financial year 2011-12, despite lower occupancy and
ARR, company had been in a position to achieve a turnover of Rs. 1945.49
Lacs, in comparison to Rs. 1901.47 Lacs, in the previous year 2010-11.
The profit before tax and profit after tax for the year under review
were Rs. 116.54 Lacs and Rs. 72.87 Lacs respectively. Your directors are
hopeful that with recovery in the economy, there would be a marked
improvement in the performance of the company.
The hotel unit of the Company "THE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" Ahmedabad
is an ISO 22000:2005 certified hotel with the highest levels of Hygiene
and Food Safety criteria. Your company's hotel is managed by The
Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over Twelve years.
Further, The established "THE GATEWAY HOTEL BRAND", superior
ambience, interior decorations, services and loyal clientele retained
its' market leadership in the city of Ahmedabad and has placed the
hotel ahead of its Competitors.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Sustainability is a commitment for us to align our strategy in all
aspects of our business with our stakeholders in various dimensions
such as economic, social and environment.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In today's world Corporate Social Responsibility is a very important
and dominant concept for external environment. Every year 5th June is
observed as the World Environment Day around the world and is of
immense importance for the Taj Group. In the year 2011-12, "THE
GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" has obtained Earth Check Silver certification
from Earth Check standard measures body. We provide healthy and
hygienic food to our valuable customers. Customer satisfaction is our
motive. This is a commitment to safeguard the health and safety of our
employees and neighbors, to support the local economy and to treat our
staff fairly. It is about creating wealth for all our stakeholders,
embracing diversity, minimizing resource consumption and reducing our
greenhouse gas emissions. However, we recognise that we will have to be
innovative and draw on our key strength - our motivated staff - in
order to deliver the lasting positive outcomes that are at the core of
our commitment to sustainability.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial
year 2011-12 from public.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with provisions of Section 256 of Companies Act, 1956 and
Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Vishwanath Prasad Singh,
the director of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors, hereby confirms that:
(i) in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures.
(ii) the directors have selected the accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the current financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review.
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2012 on a "going concern" basis.
AUDITORS
M/s Naimish N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the
statutory Auditors of the company retire on the conclusions of the
ensuing 21st Annual General Meeting of the company and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment. You are requested to consider
their re-appointment.
Significant Accounting policies & Notes Forming part of Accounts are
self-explanatory. Thus, no comment is required from the Board of
Directors of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo pursuant to Section 217 (1) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies
(Disclosure of particulars in report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is annexed as per Annexure - "A" which forms part of this
Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been proactive in the following principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure "B & C" respectively to this
report.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES' PARTICULARS
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of Rs. 60,00,000/-
or more per annum/ Rs. 5,00,000/- or more per month during the year.
Hence, no information is required to be furnished as required under
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the whole- hearted support and
cooperation received from valued customers, Financial Institutions,
Banks, Taj Group, Government Departments, shareholders, employees and
public for their continuous support and patronage extended and
confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place : Ahmedabad U. Champawat
Date : 24th August, 2012 Chairman &
Managing Director
Mar 31, 2011
To the Members,
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 20th Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2011 are as under:
(Rupees in Lacs)
Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010
Total Income 1901.47 2021.37
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation
and Income Tax 475.71 416.57
Less : Financial Charges 139.70 157.48
Less : Depreciation 116.11 108.97
Profit Before Income Tax 219.90 150.12
Provision for Income Tax (48.17) (27.25)
Deferred Tax Assets (2.18) (0.85)
Profit For the Year after
Income Tax 169.55 122.01
Prior Period Adjustments (Net) Ã Ã
Profit Available for
Appropriation 169.55 122.01
Appropriation
Reserve for Replacement of
FF&E (Net) 13.99 (19.66)
Proposed dividend (25.32) (31.69)
Tax on dividend (4.21) (5.38)
Balance of Profit/(Loss)
brought forward 640.50 658.96
Transfer to Capital
Redemption Reserve (111.96) (83.74)
Balance carried to
Balance Sheet 682.55 640.50
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2011, aggregating Rs. 25.32 Lacs.
However, in view of future expansion, your directors express their
inability to recommend a dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for
the year under review.
OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing trend of economic
slowdown, in the first half of the year there was a downward trend in
the demand.
However, towards the second half of the financial year 2010-11 the
demand picked up. Also, In the Ahmedabad city, Hotel business becomes
more competitive due to commissioning of new Hotels. In comparison to
previous year, the Average Occupancy of the hotel for 2010-11 has
declined to 67.4% from 69%. Also, the Average Room Rates has declined
to Rs. 5756 during the year under review from Rs. 6314 in the previous
year 2009-10.
However, during the Financial year 2010-11, despite lower occupancy and
ARR, company had been in a position to achieve a turnover of Rs.1901.47
Lacs, in comparison to Rs. 2021.37 Lacs, in the previous year 2009-10.
The profit before tax and profit after tax for the year under review
were Rs.219.90 lacs and Rs.169.55 lacs respectively. Your directors are
hopeful that with recovery in the economy, there would be a marked
improvement in the performance of the company.
The hotel unit of the Company ÃTHE GATEWAY HOTEL UMMED" Ahmedabad is a
ISO 22000:2005 certified hotel with the highest levels of Hygiene and
Food Safety criteria. Your company's hotel is managed by The Indian
Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over Eleven years. Further, The
established "THE GATEWAY HOTEL BRAND", superior ambience, interior
decorations, services and loyal clientele retained its' market
leadership in the city of Ahmedabad and has placed the hotel ahead of
its Competitors.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Sustainability is a commitment for us to align our strategy in all
aspects of our business with our stakeholders in various dimensions
such as economic, social and environment.
GREEN INITIATIVE
Green Revolution is about leveraging the opportunity for business
leadership through sustainability.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has, vide Circular no.17/2011 dated
21st April, 2011 read with Circular no. 18/2011 dated 29th April, 2011,
taken a "Green Initiative in Corporate Governance" by allowing
paperless compliances by companies through electronic mode.
Accordingly, companies are now allowed to send various notices and
documents including the annual report to their shareholders through
their registered email addresses. In view of the above, your Company
shall e-mail the soft copy of this annual report to shareholders whose
email addresses are registered with the Company and have not opted for
a printed copy on being given the option. However, such shareholders
may still obtain a printed copy on request. Shareholders whose email
addresses are not registered or those who have opted against the soft
copy, shall be served the printed annual report in normal course.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Every year 5th June is observed as the World Environment Day around the
world and is of immense importance for the Taj Group. In the year
2010-11, one specific area which was given prominence was Water
Consumption. Water consumption at hotels is certainly an area that is a
common cause of concern and associates were urged to demonstrate their
commitment to reduce wastage of this natural resource. "THE GATEWAY
HOTEL UMMED" has obtained Earth Check Silver certification from Earth
Check standard measures body, EC3 Global, Australia justifying for the
conservation of water and electricity.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the financial
year 2010-11 from public.
DIRECTORS
With a view to expand the Board and to make it more balanced and
transparent, professionals were needed to be inducted in the Board. Mr.
Vishwanath Prasad Singh was appointed as an Additional Director of the
company with effect from 11th May, 2011 and pursuant to section 260 of
the companies Act, holds office upto the date of ensuing Annual General
meeting of the company. The Company has received a notice from members
proposing his appointment as a director of the company.
Mr. B. M. Gupta ceased to be the director of the Company w.e.f.
20/08/2010 on account of withdrawal of his nomination by TFCI. Your
Board of Directors places on records his deep appreciation for the
valuable advice and guidance given by Mr. B. M. Gupta during his
tenure as Nominee Director ÃTFCI.
In accordance with provisions of Section 256 of Companies Act, 1956 and
Articles of Association of the company, Dr. Ram Prakash Kothari, the
director of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors, bhereby confirms that:
(i) that in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2011, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures.
(ii) that the directors have selected the accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the current financial year and
of the profit of the Company for the year under review.
(iii) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2011 on a "going concern" basis.
AUDITORS
M/s Naimish N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the
statutory Auditors of the company retire on the conclusions of the
ensuing 20th Annual General Meeting of the company and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment. You are requested to consider
their re-appointment.
Significant Accounting Policies & Notes Forming part of Accounts are
self-explanatory. Thus, no comment is required from the Board of
Directors of the Company.
COMPLIANCE WITH NOTIFICATION NO. S.O. 301(E) DATED 8th FEBRUARY, 2011
ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS UNDER SECTION 211(3) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Since Central Government had issued a notification No. S.O. 301 (E)
dated 8th February, 2011 in exercise of the powers conferred by Section
211(3) of the Companies Act, 1956 granting general exemption to some
specified class of companies, including hotel companies, from
disclosing certain information in their profit and loss account as
required under Part- II of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956
subject to fulfillment of few conditions, your Company has duly
complied with all conditions of the notification to seek general
exemption under Section 211(4) of the Companies Act, 1956, paras
3(i)(a) and 3(ii)(d) of Part II of Schedule VI of the Companies Act,
1956 dealing with the disclosure of quantitative details of turnover of
each class of goods, opening and closing stock, purchases, production
and consumption of raw material in the financial statements for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2011. Your Board has passed necessary
resolution to comply with one of the conditions of the notification for
the same.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo pursuant to Section 217 (1) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies
(Disclosure of particulars in report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is annexed as per Annexure - "A" which forms part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been proactive in following the principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure "B & C" respectively to this
report.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES' PARTICULARS
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of
Rs.24,00,000/- or more per annum/ Rs. 2,00,000/- or more per month
during the year. Hence, no information is required to be furnished as
required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the whole- hearted support and
cooperation received from valued customers, Financial Institutions,
Banks, Taj Group, Government Departments, shareholders, employees and
public for their continuous support and patronage extended and
confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
U. Champawat
Chairman &
Managing Director
Place Ahmedabad
Date 26th August, 2011
Mar 31, 2010
The directors have pleasure in presenting their 19th Annual Report on
the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited
Accounts for the year ended 31s March, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31,2010 are as under:
(Rupees in Lacs)
2009-2010 2008-2009
Total Income 2021.37 2260.46
Profit/(Loss) before
Financial Charges, Depreciation
and Income Tax 416.57 834.49
Less: Financial Charges 157.48 208.29
Less: Depreciation 108.97 102.05
Profit Before Income Tax 150.12 524.15
Less : Provision for Income Tax (27.25) (66.73)
Add : Deferred Tax Assets (0.85) 13.23
Profit For the Year after
Income Tax 122.01 470.65
Add/(Less): Prior Period
Adjustments (Net) Ã 1.46
Profit Available for Appropriation 122.01 472.11
Appropriation
Add/(Less): Reserve for
Replacement of FF&E (Net) (19.66) (12.68)
Add/(Less): Proposed dividend (31.69) (21.68)
Add/(Less): Tax on dividend (5.39) (3.68)
Add: Balance of Profit/
(Loss) brought forward 658.96 224.89
Add/(Less): Transfer to Capital
Redemption Reserve (83.74) Ã
Balance carried to
Balance Sheet 640.51 658.96
Your directors are pleased to recommend 6% of dividend on Optionally
Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) for the year ended 31st March,
2010, aggregating Rs. 31.69 Lacs.
However, in view of future expansion, your directors express their
inability to recommend a dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for
the year under review.
OPERATIONS
During the year under review, due to ongoing recessionary trend,
slowdown in the tourism sector, H1N1 pandemic, travel advisories, etc.
resulted in downward trend in the demand. In the Ahmedabad city, Hotel
business become more competitive due to commissioning of new Hotels,
some of the Companies have started with their own Guest House/
Apartments to accommodate their guests travelling to Ahmedabad City.
In comparison to previous year, the Average Occupancy of the hotel for
2009-10 has declined to 69% from 74%. Also, the Average Room Rates has
declined to Rs. 6314 during the year under review from Rs. 6881 in the
previous year 2008-09.
However, during the year, despite lower occupancy and ARR, company had
been in a position to achieve a turnover of Rs. 2021.37 Lacs, in
comparison to Rs. 2260.46 Lacs, in the previous year 2008-09. The
Company, after providing for interest of Rs. 157.48 Lacs and
depreciation of Rs. 108.97 Lacs, has made a profit of Rs. 150.12 Lacs.
Your directors are hopeful that with recovery in the economy, there
would be a marked improvement in the performance of the company. The
hotel unit of the Company The Gateway Hotel, Ummed Ahmedabad" is
managed by The Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) for over Ten
years. The established brand name, superior ambience, interior
decorations and services and loyal clientele shall place the hotel
ahead of its Competitors. Further, as a part of emerging "domestic
domination Strategy" the Gateway Brand of Taj Group give the Hotel an
opportunity to exploit rapidly the emerging mid market full service
segment.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted or renewed any fixed deposits during the
financial year 2009-10 from public.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with provisions of the Section 256 of Companies Act, 1956
and the Articles of Association, Mr. Vishwajeetsingh Champawat, the
director of the company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, the Board of Directors, hereby confirms that:
(i) that in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2010, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures.
(ii) that the directors have selected the accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the current financial year and
of the profit of the Company for the year under review.
(iii) that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) that the directors had prepared the annual accounts for the
financial year ended 31s March, 2010 on a "going concern" basis.
AUDITORS
M/s. Naimish N Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad, the
Statutory Auditors of the Company retire on the conclusions of the
ensuing 19th Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible
offer themselves for re-appointment. You are requested to consider
their re- appointment.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars regarding Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo pursuant to Section 217 (1) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies
(Disclosure of particulars in report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 is annexed as per Annexure - "A" which forms part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has been proactive in following the principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the
requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement on Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance practices followed
by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure "B & C" respectively to this
report.
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICULARS
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of
Rs.24,00,000/- or more per annum/Rs. 2,00,000/- or more per month
during the year. Hence, no information is required to be furnished as
required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors acknowledge with gratitude the whole-hearted support and
cooperation received from valued customers, Financial Institutions,
Banks, Taj Group, Government Departments, shareholders, employees and
public for their continuous support and patronage extended and
confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Place:Ahmedabad U. Champawat
Date: 25th August ,2010 Chairman & Managing Director
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