Mar 31, 2015
1. We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of
VXL INSTRUMENTS LIMITED ('the Company'), which comprise the balance
sheet as at 31st March 2015, the statement of profit and loss and the
cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
2. The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the matters
stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") with
respect to the preparation and presentation of these standalone
financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial
position, financial performance and cash flows of the Company in
accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India,
including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the
Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. This
responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records
in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting
policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate
internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for
ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,
relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial
statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
3. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone
financial statements based on our audit.
We have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the accounting
and auditing standards and matters which are required to be included in
the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made
there under.
4. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing
specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free from material misstatement.
5. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control relevant
to the Company's preparation of the financial statements that give a
true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on whether the Company has in place an adequate internal
financial controls system over financial reporting and the operating
effectiveness of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of the accounting estimates made by the Company's Directors, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
6. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
standalone financial statements
Opinion
6. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial
statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so
required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India:
a. in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2015;
b. in the case of the Statement of Profit and Loss, of the loss for
the year ended on that date; and
c. in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date..
Emphasis of Matter
7. Without qualifying our report, we draw attention to:
a. Note No.2 (b) of notes to the accounts, regarding non-provision for
diminution in the value of investment of Rs. 51,69,261/- and
receivables of Rs. 4,96,36,260/- in respect of a subsidiary of the
company whose accumulated losses are in excess of the paid-up capital.
The Company's view is dependent on the projected profitability and cash
flow of the subsidiary Company.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
8. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 ("the
Order") issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in the paragraph 3 and 4 of the
Order, to the extent applicable.
9. As required by section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
a. We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations
which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the
purposes of our audit;
b. In our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been
kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of those
books;
c. the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
account;
d. In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements
comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the
Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014;
e. On the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on 31 March, 2015, taken on record by the Board of Directors, none
of the directors is disqualified as on 31 March, 2015, from being
appointed as a director in terms of Section 164(2) of the Act;
f. With respect to the other matters included in the Auditor's Report
in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
2014, in our opinion and to our best of our information and according
to the explanations given to us :
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its
financial position in its financial statements under contingent
liabilities (refer note 2 (p) of notes on accounts)
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including
derivatives contracts for which there were any material foreseeable
losses
iii. There are no amounts required to be transferred to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
Annexure referred to in our report to the members of VXL INSTRUMENTS
LIMITED for the year ended on March 31, 2015
1. a) The Company has maintained records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the
situation of its fixed assets. b) All the assets have been physically
verified by the management during the year which in our opinion, is
reasonable having regard to the size of the company and the nature of
its business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such
verification.
2. a) Inventories other than those lying with third parties have been
physically verified during the year by the management. In our opinion,
the frequency of verification was reasonable.
b) The procedures of physical verification of inventories followed by
the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the company and the nature of its business.
c) In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
records, where applicable, as noticed on physical verification were not
material and have been properly dealt with in the books of account;
3. The Company has not granted any loans to companies, firms and other
parties covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the
Companies Act, 2013. Hence clause 3 (iii) (a) and (b) of the Companies
Auditor's Report Order, 2015 is not applicable to the Company for the
year under review.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchases of inventory, fixed assets and sale
of goods and services. During the course of our audit, we have not
observed any continuing failure to correct major weaknesses in internal
controls.
5. The Company has not accepted any deposits and hence the requirement
of clause 3 (v) of Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 is not
applicable to the Company during the year under review.
6. We have been informed that maintenance of books of accounts
pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under sub-section
(1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company are not applicable to the
Company for the year under review and hence the requirement of clause 3
(vi) of Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 is not applicable to
the Company during the year under review.
7. a) The Company has been regular in depositing with the appropriate
authorities undisputed statutory dues including provident fund,
employees' state insurance, income tax, sales tax, wealth tax, service
tax, duty of customs, duty of excise, value added tax, cess and other
material statutory dues applicable.There were no undisputed amounts
payable in respect of Provident Fund, Employees' State Insurance,
Income Tax, Sales Tax and Value Added Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax,
duty of Customs, duty of Excise, Cess and other material statutory dues
in arrears as at March 31, 2015 for a period of more than six months
from the date they became payable. b) According to the information and
explanation given to us, the following amounts of income tax or sales
tax or wealth tax or service tax or duty of customs or duty of excise
or value added tax or cess which have not been deposited with the
relevant authorities on account of any dispute are detailed under:-
Name of the Nature of dues Related Period
Statute
Central Sales Tax Sales tax 2001-02 to 2004-05
Act, 1956
Finance Act, 1994 Service Tax 2008-09 to 2011-12
Central Excise Education cess 2009-10
Act, 1944 on excise duty
The Customs Customs Duty 2006-07
Act, 1962
Name of the Statute Amount (Rs.) Forum where dispute is pending
Central Sales Tax
Act,1956 66,52,351 Honourable High Court of Karnataka.
Finance Act, 1994 10,34,66,834 Central Excise & Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
Central Excise 3,26,098 Central Excise & Service Tax
Act, 1944 Appellate Tribunal
The Customs 7,70,839 Central Excise & Service Tax
Act, 1962 Appellate Tribunal
c) There are no amounts required to be transferred to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund by the Company in accordance with
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and rules
made thereunder. Hence the provisions of clause 3(vii) ( c) of the
Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 are not applicable to the
company.
8. The accumulated losses of the Company at the end of the financial
year are more than fifty percent of its net worth. The Company has
incurred cash losses during the financial year but had not incurred
cash losses in the preceding financial year.
9. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to
banks and did not have any amount outstanding to financial institutions
or debenture holders.
10. As far as we could ascertain, the Company has not given guarantees
for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions and
hence the provisions of clause 3(x) of the Companies (Auditor's Report)
Order, 2015 are not applicable to the company.
11. According to the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the balance sheet of the company, we report that
term loans were applied for the purpose for which the loans were
obtained.
12. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material frauds on or by the Company that causes material misstatements
to financial statements have been noticed or reported during the year.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg. No. 001154S
K.V. Gopalakrishnayya
Partner
Membership No.: 021748
Date : 22nd May 2015
Place : Bangalore
Mar 31, 2014
1. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of VXL
Instruments Limited ("the Company"), which comprise the Balance Sheet
as at March 31, 2014, and the Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash
Flow Statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
2. Management is responsible for the preparation of these financial
statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows of the Company in accordance with
the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies Act, 1956 ("the
Act") read with the General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th September 2013
of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in respect of section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013. This responsibility includes the design,
implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a
true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due
to fraud or error.
Auditor''s Responsibility
3. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
4. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
Company''s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company''s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
5. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
6. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the financial statements give the
information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a
true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India:
a. in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2014;
b. in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the
year ended on that date; and
c. in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
7. Without qualifying our report, we draw attention to:
a. Note No.2 (b) of notes to the accounts, regarding non-provision for
diminution in the value of investment of Rs. 51,69,261/ and receivables
of Rs. 5,89,13,634/- in respect of a subsidiary of the company whose
accumulated losses are in excess of the paid-up capital. The Company''s
view is dependent on the projected profitablity and cash flow of the
subsidiary Company.
b. Note No 14 to the Balance Sheet, regarding recognition and
quantification of deferred tax asset of Rs. 5,07,84,606/- based on the
opinion of the management that the same would be adjusted against
future profits. The Company''s view is dependent on the projected
profitabilty of the Company.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
8. As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 ("the
Order") issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (4A) of section 227 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order.
9. As required by section 227(3) of the Act, we report that:
a. we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
b. in our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been
kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of those
books.
c. the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
account
d. in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, and
Cash Flow Statement comply with the Accounting Standards notified under
the Companies Act, 1956 read with the General Circular15/2013 dated 13
September 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in respect of
section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013;
e. On the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on March 31, 2014, and taken on record by the Board of Directors,
none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2014, from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of
section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS'' REPORT (AS REFERRED TO IN CLAUSE 1 OF OUR REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VXL Instruments Limited)
1. a. The Company has maintained records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the situation of its fixed assets.
b. All the assets have not been physically verified by the management
during the year but there is a program of verification which, in our
opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the company and the
nature of its business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such
verification
c. The fixed assets disposed off during the year, in our opinion, will
not affect the going concern status of the Company.
2. a. Inventories other than those lying with third parties have been
physically verified during the year by the management. In our opinion,
the frequency of verification was reasonable
b. The procedures of physical verification of inventories followed by
the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the company and the nature of its business
c. In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
records, where applicable, as noticed on physical verification were not
material and have been properly dealt with in the books of account;
3. a. The Company has not granted any loans to companies and other
parties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956. Hence clause 4 (iii) (a) to (d) of the Companies
Auditor''s Report Order, 2003 (as amended) is not applicable to the
Company for the year under review.
b. The Company has taken loans from parties (2 in number) covered in
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
The maximum amount involved during the year was Rs.4 Lakhs and the
year-end balance of loans taken was Nil.
c. In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
are not prima facie, prejudicial to the interests of the company.
d. The Company has not defaulted in repayment of principal amount and
interest as per the terms of the said deposit.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchases of inventory, fixed assets and sale
of goods and services. During the course of our audit, we have not
observed any continuing failure to correct major weaknesses in internal
controls.
5. a. According to the information and explanations given to us, we are
of the opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have
been so entered.
b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions entered in the registers maintained under
Section 301 and except for items which are of special nature for which
no alternative sources of supply is available or no comparison could be
made of the prices in the absence of quotations / similar transactions
with other parties, have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at the relevant time;
6. The Company has generally complied with the provisions of section
58A and 58AA of the companies Act, 1956 and the directives issued by
the Reserve Bank of India in respect of the deposits accepted / renewed
by the Company during the year under review. We have been informed that
no order has been passed by the Company Law Board.
7. In our opinion, the Company''s internal audit system is commensurate
with the size and nature of its business.
8. We have broadly reviewed the books of accounts maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under
Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company and are of the opinion
that, prima facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made
and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of
the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or
complete.
9. a. The Company has been regular in depositing with the appropriate
authorities undisputed statutory dues including provident fund,
employees'' state insurance, income tax, sales tax, wealth tax, customs
duty and other material statutory dues applicable.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
undisputed amounts payable in respect of income tax, wealth tax, sales
tax, customs duty and cess were in arrears as at March 31, 2014 for a
period of more than six months from the date they became payable.
c. According to the information and explanation given to us, the
following amounts of income tax, wealth tax, customs duty, sales tax,
excise duty and cess which have not been deposited with the relevant
authorities on account of any dispute are detailed under:-
Name of the Nature of dues Related Period Amount (Rs.)
Statute
Central Sales Sales tax 2005-06 & 2006-07 15,17,858
tax Act, 1956
2001-02 to 2004-05 97,43,434
Central Excise Service tax 2008-09 to 2011-12 10,34,66,834
Act, 1944
Education cess 2009-10 3,26,098
on excise duty
The Customs Customs Duty 2006-07 7,70,839
Act, 1962
Name of the From where dispute is
Statute pending
Central Sales Joint Commissioner of
tax Act, 1956 Commercial Taxes (Appeals)
Karnataka Appellate
Tribunal, Bangalore
Central Excise Central Excise &
Act, 1944 Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal
Central Excise &
Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
The Customs Central Excise &
Act, 1962 Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
10. The accumulated losses of the Company at the end of the financial
year are more than 50% of net worth. The Company has not incurred cash
losses during the financial year covered by our audit and in the
preceding financial year.
11. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to
banks.
12. The Company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of
security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
Accordingly, clauses 4(xii) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order,
2003 are not applicable to the company.
13. In our opinion, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/mutual
benefit fund/ society. Therefore, the provisions of clause 4(xiii) of
the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
14 In our opinion the Company is not dealing in or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments during the year under
audit. Accordingly, the provisions of clause 4(xiv) of the Companies
(Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
15. As far as we could ascertain, the Company has not given guarantees
for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions and
hence the provisions of clause 4(xv) of the Companies (Auditor''s
Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the company.
16. In our opinion, no term loans have been borrowed during the year
and hence the provisions of clause 4(xvi) of the Companies (Auditor''s
Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the company.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on an
overall examination of the balance sheet of the company, we report that
no funds raised on short-term basis have been used for long- term
investment.
18. There was no issue of shares during the year. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 4(xviii) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report)
Order, 2003 regarding creation of securities are not applicable.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us, there
are no debentures issued by the Company during the year. Accordingly,
the provisions of clause 4(xix) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report)
Order, 2003 regarding creation of securities are not applicable.
20. The Company has not raised any monies by way of public issue during
the year. Accordingly, the provisions of paragraph 4(xx) of the
Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 regarding end use of money are
not applicable.
21. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material frauds on or by the Company that causes material misstatements
to financial statements have been noticed or reported during the year.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
K.V. Gopalakrishnayya
Date : 30th May 2014 Partner
Place : Bangalore Membership No.: 21748
FRN 001154S
Mar 31, 2013
Report on the Financial Statements
1 We have audited the accompanying financial statements of VXL
Instruments Limited ("the Company"), which comprise the Balance Sheet
as at March 31, 2013, and the Statement of Profit and Loss and Cash
Flow Statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
2 Management is responsible for the preparation of these financial
statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows of the Company in accordance with
the Accounting Standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211
of the Companies Act, 1956 ("the Act"). This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant
to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that
give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor''s Responsibility
3 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
4 An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
Company''s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
5 We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
6 In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the financial statements give the
information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a
true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India subject to
a. in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2013;
b. in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the
year ended on that date; and
c. in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
7 We draw attention to Note No. 2 (b) of notes to the accounts,
regarding non-provision for diminution in the value of investment of
Rs. 51,69,261/- and receivables of Rs. 6,12,05,837/- in respect of a
subsidiary of the company whose accumulated losses are in excess of the
paid-up capital, Note No 14 to the Balance Sheet, regarding recognition
and quantification of deferred tax asset of Rs. 8,39,13,262/- based on
the opinion of the management that the same would be adjusted against
future profits. Our opinion is qualified in respect of this matter.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
8 As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 ("the
Order") issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (4A) of section 227 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order.
9. As required by section 227(3) of the Act, we report that:
a. we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
b. in our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been
kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of those
books.
c. the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
account
d. in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss,
and Cash Flow Statement comply with the Accounting Standards referred
to in sub section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956;
e. on the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on March 31, 2013, and taken on record by the Board of Directors,
none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2013, from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub- section (1) of
section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITOR''S REPORT
AS REFFERED TO IN CLAUSE 1 OF OUR REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF VXL
INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
1. a. The Company has maintained records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the situation of its fixed assets.
b. All the assets have not been physically verified by the management
during the year but there is a program of verification which, in our
opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the company and the
nature of its business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such
verification
c. During the year, the Company has not disposed off substantial part
of the assets.
2. a Inventories other than those lying with third parties have been
physically verified during the year by the management. In our opinion,
the frequency of verification was reasonable.
b. The procedures of physical verification of inventories followed by
the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the company and the nature of its business.
c. In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
records, where applicable, as noticed on physical verification were not
material and have been properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. a. The Company has not granted any loans to companies and other
Marties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956. Hence clause 4 (iii) (a) to (d) of the Companies
Auditor''s Report Order, 2003 (as amended) is not applicable to the
Company for the year under review.
b. The Company has taken loans from parties (2 in number) covered in
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
The maximum amount involved during the year was Rs. 21.35 Lakhs and the
year-end balance of loans taken was Rs. 4.00 Lakhs.
c. In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
are not prima facie, prejudicial to the interests of the company.
d. The Company has not defaulted in repayment of principal amount and
interest as per the terms of the said deposit.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchases of inventory, fixed assets and sale
of goods. During the course of our audit, we have not observed any
continuing failure to correct major weaknesses in internal controls.
5. a. According to the information and explanations given to us, we
are of the opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956
have been so entered.
b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions entered in the registers maintained under
Section 301 and except for items which are of special nature for which
no alternative sources of supply is available or no comparison could be
made of the prices in the absence of quotations / similar transactions
with other parties, have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at the relevant time;
6. The Company has generally complied with the provisions of section
58A and 58AA of the companies Act, 1956 and the directives issued by
the Reserve Bank of India in respect of the deposits accepted / renewed
by the Company during the year under review. We have been informed that
no order has been passed by the Company Law Board.
7. In our opinion, the Company''s internal audit system is commensurate
with the size and nature of its business.
8. We have broadly reviewed the books of accounts maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under
Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company and are of the opinion
that, prima facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made
and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of
the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or
complete.
9. a. The Company has been regular in depositing with the appropriate
authorities undisputed statutory dues including provident fund,
employees'' state insurance, income tax, sales tax, wealth tax, customs
duty and other material statutory dues applicable.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
undisputed amounts payable in respect of income tax, wealth tax, sales
tax, customs duty and cess were in arrears as at March 31, 2013 for a
period of more than six months from the date they became payable.
Name of the Nature of dues Related
Statute Period
Central Sales tax Sales tax 2005-06 &
Act, 1956 2006-07
2001-02 to
2004-05
Central Excise
Act, Service tax 2008-09 to
1944 2009-10
Education cess on 2009-10
excise duty
Service tax 2010-11
The Customs Customs Duty 2006-07
Act, 1962
Karnataka Motor Road tax 2009-10
Vehicles Act, 1957
Name Amount From where dispute is
(Rs.) pending
Central Sales tax 15,17,858 The Joint Commissioner of Commercial
taxes (Appeals)
97,43,434 Karnataka Appellate Tribunal,
Bangalore
Central Sales tax 66,82,997 Central Excise & Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
3,26,098 Central Excise & Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
1,55,53,518 Central Excise & Appellate Tribunal
7,70,839 Central Excise & Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
Central Sales tax 5,95,520 High Court of Karnataka, Bangalore
c. According to the information and explanation given to us, the
following amounts of income tax, wealth tax, customs duty, sales tax,
excise duty and cess which have not been deposited with the relevant
authorities on account of any dispute are detailed under:-
10. The accumulated losses of the Company at the end of the financial
year are not more than 50% of net worth. The Company has not incurred
cash losses during the financial year covered by our audit and in the
preceding financial year.
11. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to
banks.
12. The Company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of
security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
Accordingly, clauses 4(xii) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order,
2003 are not applicable to the company.
13. In our opinion, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/mutual
benefit fund/ society. Therefore, the provisions of clause 4(xiii) of
the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
14. In our opinion the Company is not dealing in or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments during the year under
audit. Accordingly, the provisions of clause 4(xiv) of the Companies
(Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
15. As far as we could ascertain, the Company has not given guarantees
for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions and
hence the provisions of clause 4(xv) of the Companies (Auditor''s
Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the company.
16. In our opinion, no term loans have been borrowed during the year.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
an overall examination of the balance sheet of the company, we report
that no funds raised on short-term basis have been used for long-term
investment.
18. There was no issue of shares during the year. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 4(xviii) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report)
Order, 2003 regarding creation of securities are not applicable.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us, there
are no debentures issued by the Company during the year. Accordingly,
the provisions of clause 4(xix) of the Companies (Auditor''s Report)
Order, 2003 regarding creation of securities are not applicable.
20. The Company has not raised any monies by way of public issue
during the year. Accordingly, the provisions of paragraph 4(xx) of the
Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 regarding end use of money are
not applicable.
21. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material frauds on or by the Company that causes material misstatements
to financial statements have been noticed or reported during the year.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
K. V. Gopalakrishnayya
Partner
Membership No.: 21748
FRN 001154S
Place : Bangalore
Date : 29th May 2013
Mar 31, 2012
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of VXL Instruments
Limited, as at 31st March 2012, the Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow
Statement for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. As required by the Company's (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003
issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of section 227 of the Companies Act 1956, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 & 5 of the said
order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we
report that :
i. We have obtained all the information and explanations which, to the
best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
ii. In our opinion proper books of account, as required by law, have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books:
iii. The Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account dealt with by this
report are in agreement with the Books of Account.
iv. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account dealt with by this report comply with the Accounting Standards
referred to in sub section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act,
1956.
v. On the basis of written representations received from the directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
the directors prima facie is disqualified as on 31st March 2012, from
being appointed as director in terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of
section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the said statement of accounts together with
the notes thereon subject to:, Note No.2
(b) of notes to the accounts, regarding non-provision for diminution in
the value of investment of Rs.5,169,261/ and receivables of Rs.
677,99,928/- in respect of a subsidiary of the company whose
accumulated losses are in excess of the paid-up capital, Note No 14 to
the Balance Sheet, regarding recognition and quantification of deferred
tax asset of Rs 84,288,706/- based on the opinion of the management
that the same would be adjusted against future profits, give the
information required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner so
required and present a true and fair view in conformity with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India
1. In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March 2012, and
2. In the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the
year ended on that date.
3. In so far as it relates to the cash flow statement, of the cash
flows of the Company for the year ended on that date.
(i) In respect of its Fixed Assets
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the situation of its fixed assets
(b) The fixed assets have been physically verified by the management
during the year in a phased periodical manner, which in our opinion is
reasonable, having regard to the size of the company and nature of its
business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such physical
verification.
(c) In our opinion, the Company has not disposed off substantial part
of fixed assets and therefore do not affect the going concern
assumption
(ii) In respect of its Inventories:
(a) As explained to us, inventories other than that lying with third
parties have been physically verified by the management at reasonable
intervals. In our opinion frequency of verification is reasonable.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the procedures for physical verification of inventory
followed by the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the Company and the nature of its business;
(c) In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
stocks were not material and have been properly dealt with in the books
of account;
(iii) Loans:
(a) During the year, the Company has not granted any loans to parties
listed in the register maintained under Section 301of the Companies
Act, 1956. Hence clause 4 (iii) (a) to (d) of the Companies Auditor's
Report Order, 2003 (as amended) is not applicable to the Company for
the year under review.
(b) The Company has taken loans (in the form of fixed deposits) from 2
parties listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956 aggregating to Rs. 21,35,000. The maximum amount
involved during the year was Rs. 21,35,000 and year end balance was Rs.
21,35,000/-
(c) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms on which the
said loan have been taken are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the
interest of the Company;
(d) As per the information furnished to us, the Company has not
defaulted in payment of principal amount and interest as per the terms
of the said deposits;
(iv) Internal Control Procedures
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
provided to us there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchase of inventory, fixed assets and for
sale of goods and services.
(v) In respect of transactions covered under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956:
(a) Based on the audit procedures applied by us and according to the
information and explanations provided by the management, we are of the
opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into the register
maintained under Section 301 have been properly entered in the said
register;
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions entered in the registers maintained under
Section 301 and except for items which are of special nature for which
no alternative sources of supply is available or no comparison could be
made of the prices in the absence of quotations / similar transactions
with other parties, have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at the relevant time ;
(vi) The Company has generally complied with the provisions of section
58A and 58AA of the companies Act, 1956 and the directives issued by
the Reserve Bank of India in respect of the deposits accepted / renewed
by the Company during the year under review. We have been informed that
no order has been passed by the Company Law Board.
(vii)The Company has a system of internal audit which, in our opinion,
is commensurate with its size and nature of its business;
(viii)We have broadly reviewed the books of accounts maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under
Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company and are of the opinion
that, prima facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made
and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of
the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or
complete.
(ix) In respect of Statutory Dues:
(a) According to the information and explanations provided to us, the
Company is generally regular in depositing with appropriate authorities
undisputed amount of provident fund, investors education and protection
fund, employees' state insurance, sales tax, wealth tax, customs
duty, excise duty, cess and any other statutory dues applicable to it.
According to the information and explanations provided to us, there are
no undisputed amounts payable in respect of income tax, wealth tax,
sales tax, customs duty, excise duty and cess were in arrears as at
31.03.2012 for a period of more than six months from the date they
became payable.
The above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the company.
The disputed statutory dues amounting to Rs. 326,098 that have not been
deposited on account of disputed matters pending before statutory
authorities are as under:
Sl. Name of the
Statute Nature of
the dues Amount Period to
which Forum where
No. the dues
relate dispute is pending
1 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Education
Cess on Rs.
326,098 2007 & 2008 Central Excise &
excise
duty Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal
The above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the Company
(x) As per the Balance Sheet, accumulated losses of the Company as at
the end of the financial year is more than 50% of its net worth. The
Company has not incurred cash losses during the year and in the
immediately preceding previous year.
(xi) As per the information furnished to us, generally the Company has
not defaulted in repayment of dues to Banks / Financial Institutions.
(xii) Based on our examination and according to the information and
explanations given to us, the Company has not granted loans and
advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities;
(xiii) The Company is not a chit/ nidhi/ mutual benefit fund/society
and clause xiii of the Order is not applicable.
(xiv) The Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures and other investments. The investments made by the Company
in the shares and other securities are in the name of the Company.
(xv) On the basis of the information and explanations given to us the
Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by others from bank
or financial institutions;
(xvi) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not taken any term loans during the year and hence
requirement of reporting regarding application of term loans does not
arise.
(xvii) According to the information and explanations given to us and on
overall examination of the Balance Sheet and Cash flow statement of the
Company, we report that no funds raised on short term basis have been
used for long term investments.
(xviii)According to the information and explanation given to us, the
Company has not made preferential allotment of shares to any party
listed in the Register maintained under Section 301 of the Act.
(xix) The Company did not have any outstanding debentures during the
year;
(xx) The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year;
(xxi) Based on the audit procedures performed and information and
explanations given to us by the management, we report that no fraud on
or by the Company has been noticed or reported during the course of our
audit.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
K. V. Gopalakrishnayya
Partner
Membership No.: 21748
FRN 001154S
Place : Bangalore
Date : 28th May 2012
Mar 31, 2011
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of VXL Instruments
Limited, as at 31st March 2011, the Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow
Statement for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. As required by the Company's (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A) of
section 227 of the Companies Act 1956, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 & 5 of the said
order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we
report that :
i. We have obtained all the information and explanations which, to the
best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
ii. In our opinion proper books of account, as required by law, have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books:
iii. The Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account dealt with by this
report are in agreement with the Books of Account.
iv. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account dealt with by this report comply with the Accounting Standards
referred to in sub section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act,
1956.
v. On the basis of written representations received from the directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
the directors prima facie is disqualified as on 31st March 2011, from
being appointed as director in terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of
section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
vi. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said statement of accounts together
with the notes thereon subject to:, Note No.2 of Schedule 17, regarding
non-provision for diminution in the value of investment of
Rs.5,169,261/ and receivables of Rs. 6,27,06,509 in respect of a
subsidiary of the company whose accumulated losses are in excess of the
paid-up capital, Note No 12 in Schedule 17, regarding recognition and
quantification of deferred tax asset of Rs 10,04,04,.865/- based on the
opinion of the management that the same would be adjusted against
future profits, give the information required by the Companies Act,
1956, in the manner so required and present a true and fair view in
conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India
1. In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March 2011, and
2. In the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the
year ended on that date.
3. In so far as it relates to the cash flow statement, of the cash
flows of the Company for the year ended on that date
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS' REPORT
OF EVEN DATE TO THE MEMBERS OF VXL INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
(i) In respect of its Fixed Assets
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the situation of its fixed assets
(b) The fixed assets have been physically verified by the management
during the year in a phased periodical manner, which in our opinion is
reasonable, having regard to the size of the company and nature of its
business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such physical
verification.
(c) In our opinion, the Company has not disposed off substantial part
of fixed assets and therefore do not affect the going concern
assumption
(ii) In respect of its Inventories:
(a) As explained to us, inventories other than that lying with third
parties have been physically verified by the management at reasonable
intervals. In our opinion frequency of verification is reasonable.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the procedures for physical verification of inventory
followed by the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the Company and the nature of its business;
(c) In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
stocks were not material and have been properly dealt with in the books
of account;
(iii) Loans:
(a) During the year, the Company has not granted any loans to parties
listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of the Companies
Act, 1956. Hence clause 4 (iii) (a) to (d) of the Companies Auditor's
Report Order, 2003 (as amended) is not applicable to the Company for
the year under review.
(b) The Company has taken loans (in the form of fixed deposits) from 2
parties listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956 aggregating to Rs. 21,35,000. The maximum amount
involved during the year was Rs. 28,35,000 and year end balance was Rs.
21,35,000/- (c) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other terms on
which the said loan have been taken are not, prima facie, prejudicial
to the interest of the Company;
(d) As per the information furnished to us, the Company has not
defaulted in payment of principal amount and interest as per the terms
of the said deposits;
(iv) Internal Control Procedures
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
provided to us there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchase of inventory, fixed assets and for
sale of goods and services.
(v) In respect of transactions covered under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956:
(a) Based on the audit procedures applied by us and according to the
information and explanations provided by the management, we are of the
opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into the register
maintained under Section 301 have been properly entered in the said
register;
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions entered in the registers maintained under
Section 301 and except for items which are of special nature for which
no alternative sources of supply is available or no comparison could be
made of the prices in the absence of quotations / similar transactions
with other parties, have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at the relevant time;
(vi) The Company has generally complied with the provisions of section
58A and 58AA of the companies Act, 1956 and the directives issued by
the Reserve Bank of India in respect of the deposits accepted / renewed
by the Company during the year under review. We have been informed that
no order has been passed by the Company Law Board.
(vii)The Company has a system of internal audit which, in our opinion,
is commensurate with its size and nature of its business;
(viii)We have broadly reviewed the books of accounts maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under
Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company and are of the opinion
that, prima facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made
and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of
the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or
complete.
(iv) In respect of Statutory Dues:
(a) According to the information and explanations provided to us, the
Company is generally regular in depositing with appropriate authorities
undisputed amount of provident fund, investors education and protection
fund, employees' state insurance, sales tax, wealth tax, customs duty,
excise duty, cess and any other statutory dues applicable to it.
The above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the company.
(b) There are no outstanding disputed amounts of income-tax, wealth
tax, customs duty, excise duty, cess as at the end of the year.
The above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the Company.
(x) As per the Balance Sheet, accumulated losses of the Company as at
the end of the financial year is more than 50% of its net worth. The
Company has not incurred cash losses during the year and in the
immediately preceding previous year.
(xi) As per the information furnished to us, generally the Company has
not defaulted in repayment of dues to Banks / Financial Institutions.
(xii) Based on our examination and according to the information and
explanations given to us, the Company has not granted loans and
advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities;
(xiii) The Company is not a chit/ nidhi/ mutual benefit fund/society
and clause xiii of the Order is not applicable.
(xiv) The Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures and other investments. The investments made by the Company
in the shares and other securities are in the name of the Company.
(xv) On the basis of the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by others from bank
or financial institutions;
(xvi) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not taken any term loans during the year and hence
requirement of reporting regarding application of term loans does not
arise.
(xvii) According to the information and explanations given to us and on
overall examination of the Balance Sheet and Cash flow statement of the
Company, we report that no funds raised on short term basis have been
used for long term investments..
(xviii)According to the information and explanation given to us, the
Company has not made preferential allotment of shares to any party
listed in the Register maintained under Section 301 of the Act.
(xix) The Company did not have any outstanding debentures during the
year;
(xx) The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year;
(xxi) Based on the audit procedures performed and information and
explanations given to us by the management, we report that no fraud on
or by the Company has been noticed or reported during the course of our
audit.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
K.V. Gopalakrishnayya
Partner
Membership No.: 21748
FRN - 001154S
Place : Bangalore
Date : 25th May, 2011
Mar 31, 2010
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of VXL Instruments
Limited, as at 31st March 2010, the Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow
Statement for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. As required by the Companys (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A) of
section 227 of the Companies Act 1956, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 & 5 of the said
order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we
report that :
i. We have obtained all the information and explanations which, to the
best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purpose of our
audit;
ii. In our opinion proper books of account, as required by law, have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
those books:
iii. The Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account dealt with by this
report are in agreement with the Books of Account.
iv. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
Account dealt with by this report comply with the Accounting Standards
referred to in sub section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act,
1956.
v. On the basis of written representations received from the directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
the directors prima facie is disqualified as on 31st March 2010, from
being appointed as director in terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of
section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
vi. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said statement of accounts together
with the notes thereon subject to:, Note No.2 of Schedule 17B,
regarding non-provision for diminution in the value of investment of
Rs.5,169,261/ and receivables of Rs. 79,186,388 in respect of a
subsidiary of the company whose accumulated losses are in excess of the
paid-up capital, Note No12 in Schedule 17 B, regarding recognition and
quantification of deferred tax asset of Rs 106,267,948/- based on the
opinion of the management that the same would be adjusted against
future profits,
give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner
so required and present a true and fair view in conformity with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India.
1. In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March 2010, and
2. In the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the
year ended on that date.
3. In so far as it relates to the cash flow statement, of the cash
flows of the Company for the year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS REPORT OF EVEN DATE TO THE MEMBERS OF VXL
INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
(i) In respect of its Fixed Assets
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and the situation of its fixed assets
(b) The fixed assets have been physically verified by the management
during the year in a phased periodical manner, which in our opinion is
reasonable, having regard to the size of the company and nature of its
business. No material discrepancies were noticed on such physical
verification.
(c) In our opinion, the Company has not disposed off substantial part
of fixed assets and therefore do not affect the going concern
assumption
(ii) In respect of its Inventories:
(a) As explained to us, inventories other than that lying with third
parties have been physically verified by the management at reasonable
intervals. In our opinion frequency of verification is reasonable.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the procedures for physical verification of inventory
followed by the management were reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the Company and the nature of its business;
(c) In our opinion the Company has maintained proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies between the physical stocks and the book
stocks were not material and have been properly dealt with in the books
of account;
(iii) Loans:
(a) During the year, the Company has not granted any loans to parties
listed in the register maintained under Section 301of the Companies
Act, 1956. Hence clause 4 (iii) (a) to (d) of the Companies Auditors
Report Order, 2003 (as amended) is not applicable to the Company for
the year under review.
(b) The Company has taken loans (in the form of fixed deposits) from 7
parties listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956 aggregating to Rs. 1,43,82,000. The maximum amount
involved during the year was Rs. 1,28,70,000 and year end balance was
Rs. 28,35,000/- (c) In our opinion, the rate of interest and other
terms on which the said loan have been taken are not,
prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the Company;
(d) As per the information furnished to us, the Company has not
defaulted in payment of principal amount and interest as per the terms
of the said deposits;
(iv) Internal Control Procedures
In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
provided to us there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business with regard to purchase of inventory, fixed assets and for
sale of goods and services.
(v) In respect of transactions covered under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956:
(a) Based on the audit procedures applied by us and according to the
information and explanations provided by the management, we are of the
opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into the register
maintained under Section 301 have been properly entered in the said
register;
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions entered in the registers maintained under
Section 301 and except for items which are of special nature for which
no alternative sources of supply is available or no comparison could be
made of the prices in the absence of quotations / similar transactions
with other parties, have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at the relevant time;
(vi) The Company has generally complied with the provisions of section
58A and 58AA of the companies Act, 1956 and the directives issued by
the Reserve Bank of India in respect of the deposits accepted / renewed
by the Company during the year under review. We have been informed that
no order has been passed by the Company Law Board.
(vii)The Company has a system of internal audit which, in our opinion,
is commensurate with its size and nature of its business;
(viii) We have broadly reviewed the books of accounts maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government under
Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for maintenance of Cost
records in respect of products of the Company and are of the opinion
that, prima facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made
and maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of
the records with a view to determine whether they are accurate or
complete.
(ix) In respect of Statutory Dues:
(a) According to the information and explanations provided to us, the
Company is generally regular in depositing with appropriate authorities
undisputed amount of provident fund, investors education and protection
fund, employees state insurance, sales tax, wealth tax, customs duty,
excise duty, cess and any other statutory dues applicable to it except
in case of sales tax. There are no undisputed amounts payable which
were outstanding as at the date of the Balance Sheet for a period of
more than six months from the date they became payable;
The above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the company.
(b) There are no outstanding disputed amounts of income-tax, wealth
tax, custom duty, excise duty, cess as at the end of the year. The
above data has been furnished to the extent dues payable have been
identified from the records of the Company;
(x) As per the Balance Sheet, accumulated losses of the Company as at
the end of the financial year is more than 50% of its net worth. The
Company has not incurred cash losses during the year and in the
immediately preceding previous year.
(xi) As per the information furnished to us, generally the Company has
not defaulted in repayment of dues to Banks / Financial Institutions.
(xii) Based on our examination and according to the information and
explanations given to us, the Company has not granted loans and
advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities;
(xiii) The Company is not a chit/ nidhi/ mutual benefit fund/society
and clause xiii of the Order is not applicable.
(xiv) The Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures and other investments. The investments made by the Company
in the shares and other securities are in the name of the Company.
(xv) On the basis of the information and explanations given to us the
Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by others from bank
or financial institutions;
(xvi) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not taken any term loans during the year and hence
requirement of reporting regarding application of term loans does not
arise.
(xvii)According to the information and explanations given to us and on
overall examination of the Balance Sheet and Cash flow statement of the
Company, we report that no funds raised on short term basis have been
used for long term investments..
(xviii)According to the information and explanation given to us, the
Company has not made preferential allotment of shares to any party
listed in the Register maintained under Section 301 of the Act.
(xix) The Company did not have any outstanding debentures during the
year;
(xx) The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year;
(xxi) Based on the audit procedures performed and information and
explanations given to us by the management, we report that no fraud on
or by the Company has been noticed or reported during the course of our
audit.
For Ishwar & Gopal
Chartered Accountants
K.V. Gopalakrishnayya
Partner
Place : Bangalore Membership No.: 21748
Date : 29th May, 2010 FRN - 001154S
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