Mar 31, 2012
I. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of M/s Bhagheeratha
Engineering Limited, Kochi, at as 31st March 2012the Profit and loss
Account of the Company for the year ended on that date annexed thereto
and also Cash Flow Statement for year ended on that date annexed
Thereto. These financial statements are responsibility of Company's
Management Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
ii. We conducted our audit in accordance will, auditing standards
generally accepted in India these Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement An audit
Includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting amounts and
Disclosures In financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating overall financial statement
Presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
iii. As required by Companies (Auditors Report) Order 2003, issued by
Central Government of India In terms of sub-section (4A) of Section S?7
of the Companies Act, 1956, we enclose in Annexure a statement on
matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order, to the
extent applicable to the Company.
iV. Further to our comments in Annexure referred to in paragraph III
above we report that:
1. we have obtained all Information and explanations, which to best of
our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
2. In our opinion, proper books of accounts as required by law have
been kept by Company so far as It appears from our examination of these
books.
3. The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
Dealt with by this report are In agreement with books of accounts
4. In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and
Cash Plow Statement deal with by this report comply with Accounting
Standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of Section 211 of the
Companies Act. 1956.
5. On basis of written representations received from directors, as on
31st March, 2012, and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of directors is disqualified as on 31st March, 2012
from being appointed as a Director in terms of clause (g) of
sub-soclion (1) of Section 274 ol the Companios Act, 1956.
6. i) Loan liability to consortium of Bankers as at
31.03.2012 as per me books of Company is Rs 10122 lakhs. All these
accounts am defaulter! since the financial year 200S-2006.Company was
under a Corporate Debt Restructure, scheme with Bankers slnco2005.
Stance the company could not comply with terms Stipulated by bankers,
terms of Scheme are no more applicable. But the company is still
providing Interest on the above loans as per terms agreed up Oh by
Bankers in CDR Scheme. company has provided interest at a concessional
rate of 8.25 % p.a on loans amounting to Rs.38W lakhs at 17.8% en
Rs.423 lakhs and no interest is charged on balance amount of Rs.5889
lakhs, (lor which interest moratorium was originally allowed) The
Bankers have filed suits tor recovery of these advances. It is
understood that Company has now submitted a scheme for One Time
Settlement of these loans which is under consideration of banks. the
balance In loan accounts aro not confirmed and reconciled .total
liability as claimed by Bankers in Debt Recovery Tribunel is reported
to be Rs. 12339 Lakhs and this is disputed by Company. Since the matter
is under litigation, shot! provisions of Interest and other charges it
any on these loan accounts aro not presently ascertainable. (Rotor Note
No. 5 )
(ii) Balance with Bankers . (a )Fixed deposits of Rs.29 lakhs
is appropriated by Bankers towards their loan accounts. Company has
disputed these appropriations by ibe bankers anil /ins not given effect
to the same in its books. Since the matter is in litigation, we are not
In a position to comment on the cor met no ss of tint deposits shown by
the company (b) Deposits amounting to this.5OO lakhs is earmarked by the
Bankers against liability to one of the crediters of the Company on
basis of a court order. . (Refer Note No. 1b)
(III) The Company has not provided overdue interest on hire purchase
loans outstanding Rs.281 lakhs availed from two hire purchase finance
Companies, who have taken possession of the hypothecated assets,
Pending settlement of accounts in respect of the assets seized by
thern. Liability if any en this account is presently not ascertainable.
(Holer Note.No 5.)
(iv) Receivables against Uncertified work amounting to Hs.623 lakhs,
Security deposit and Withholding from contract income amounting to
Rs.330 lakhs relating to closed projects are pending realization due to
dispute with the clients and are in different stages of
aibitration/logal proceedings. we are not in a position to comment on
realisation of the above amounts at this stage.(Rater Nete.No35)
(v) Balances in Trade Payables & expenses payable amounting to Rs.4020
Lakhs and receivables, loans & advances and clients" accounts amounting
to Rs.1498 Lakhs are long outstanding and subject to confirmation
Impact of our observations in Para 6 (I). (ii) , (iii) (iv) and
(v) on accounts of company is not presently ascertainable
Subject to nir observation In Para IV (6) above, in our opinion |ru i
lo the host of our Information and according to the explanations givon
to us, the said accounts give the information required by the Companies
Act, 1956, in the manner so required and give a true and fair view In
confermity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
a. In case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of Company as at
31st March, 2012;
b. In case of Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the year ended
on that date; and
c. In case of the Cash now Statement, of cash flows of the Company for
the year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS' REPORT
Referred to In paragraph III of our report of even date
I. (a) Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of all fixed assets.
(b) Physical verification of fixed assets was carried out by the
Management during year as per its program of verification. In this
Regard, we report that:
(i) Three major projects of Company were terminated during the year
2005-06 and another project during 2008-09 by the respective clients,
The machinery, Equipment and vehicles situated at three of such
projects are under the custody of the clients. W.D.V of such assets as
on 31.3.12 is Rs.45 lakhs. Machinery, Equipment and vehicles in another
project are compulsorily retained in the project as per stay order
issued by court on a dispute with client. W.D.V .of such assets as at
31.3.12 is Rs.170 lakhs.
(ii) Some of the creditors of the Company in one of the projects have
taken possession of certain machinery, equipments and vehicles
demanding settlement of their dues from the Company. W.D.V
.of such assets as at 31.3.12 is Rs.28 lakhs. Pending
Settlement of disputes with the above parties, the company continues to
Carry the value of the above assets in books of account.
(iii) Two Hire purchase finance Companies have taken over Machinery,
Equipment and Vehicles financed by them due to default in repayment of
their dues , W.D.V .of such assets as on 31.3.12 is lis. 17 lakhs. In
spite of above taking over, the Company continues to carry both the
assets and liabilities in its books, pending settlement of disputes.
It is reported that the Company has no access or control over the
assets referred to in pares (i),(ii) and (iii) above and is not in a
position to physically verily the same. To the above extent, we are not
In a position to comment on the discrepancies and / or impairment
losses, it any, in respect of such assets. (c) fixed assets disposed
of by Company during the year are not substantial so as to affect the
going concern assumption. '?. Inventory as on 31.3.2012 Includes
stock of construction materials and spares amounting to Hs.2B9 lakhs
under the custody of the clients in similar circumstances as explained
In clause (I) above, pending settlement of disputes with the clients.
It is reported that the Company is not In a position to verify the
stock physically and consequently any loss Including deterioration In
quality is not assessed and dealt with in accounts.
Subject to above,
(a) As explained to us, Inventory has been physically verified during
year by the management. In our opinion, the frequency of vorification
is reasonable.
(b) According to the Information and explanation given to us, in our
opinion, the procedures for physical verification of Inventories
followed by the management weroe reasonable and adequate In relation to
size of Company and nature of its business.
(c) According to the information and explanations given to us, In our
opinion, the Company has maintained proper records of Inventory. the
discrepancies noticed on verification between the physical stocks and
the book records wero not material, having regard to the size of
operation of the Company.
3. Company has not granted loans to any parties listed In the register
Maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1G56 and hence
Reporting under clause nos. 3(a) to (d) are not applicable.
(a) Company has taken loans from 39 persons covered In the register
maintained under section 301 of Companies Act, 1956. Maximum amount
Involved during the year was Rs. 14.8 lakhs and same balance is
outstanding at the year- end.
(b) In our opinion the rate of Interest and other terms and conditions
on which loans have been taken from the parties listed In the register
maintained under Section 301 of Companies Act, 1956 are not prima
face, prejudicial to Interest t of the Company.
(c) repayment schedules for above loans taken are not fixed, Hence,
we are not In a position to comment on the regularity of the repayment
and overdue position of these loans.
4. In our opinion and according io the Information and explanations
given to us, there is adequate Internal control system commensurate
with size of the company and till nature of its business with regard to
purchases of Inventory, fixed assets and with regard to sale of goods
and services. Further on the basis ol our examination of the books and
records of the Company, and according to Information and explanations
given Io us, we have neither come across nor have been informed of any
Continuing failure to correct major weakness In the above said internal
Control system.
5. (a) According to Information and explanations
given to us, we are of the opinion that the particulars
of contracts or arrangements referred to in section 301 that needed to
be entered Into Inn register maintained under the said Section have
been so entered. (Ii) In our opinion and according to Information and
explanations given to us, them were no transactions with parties
listed In register maintained under section 301 of the Companions Act,
1956, oxceeding the value of rupees five lakhs in respect of any party
during two year.
6. According to information and explanations given to us, we are of
the opinion that the Company has not complied with the provisions ot
section 5BA and other
relevant provisions at the companies Act, 1956 and the Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1978 with regard to deposits accepted
from public. Following are the contraventions noticed. (a) Company has
Defaulted in repayment of deposits
Matured amounting I is. 20 lakhs as at 31.03.12. (h) Company has not
Maintained prescribed liquid
Deposits as at 31.03.2012.
(c) Considering the negative not worth as at 31.03.2011, balance ol
deposits outstanding as on 31.03.2012 oxceeds limit prescribed.
(d) Company has not filed the return ol deposits during the year.
(e) Company has not tiled intimation regarding the default made by it
In repayment of deposits to small depositors to lee Company taw Board
as required under Section 5BAA.
7. Company had no internal audit system during the year.
8. To host of our knowledge and Information given to us, Central
Government has not proscribed maintenance of cost records under section
209-(i} (d) of Companies Act, 1956 for the company.
9. (a) According to the information and explanations
given to us and according to the books and records as produced and
examined by us, Company is generally regular In depositing undisputed
statutory duos like, Income tax, sales tax, service tax, wealth lax and
Other material statutory dues applicable to It. (b).According to the
Information and explanations given to us, there are no dues of Customs
duty, Wealth tax, Excise duty, loss and Sales tax, which have not been
deposited on account of any dispute.
10. Company has accumulated losses as at 31" March 2012 of more than
fifty percent of not worth.The Company has not incurred cash loss
during the financial year covered by our audit anil has
Incurred cash loss of Hs.627 lakhs during the immediately
preceding financial your.
11. According to information and explanations given to us, all the
credit facilities availed by Company from the consortium of banks are
over due through out the financial year, the balance outstanding as on
31.03.2012 is Rs.10122 lakhs.
12. In our opinion and according to the Information and explanations
given to us, Company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of
security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities,
13. In our opinion, the company is not a chit fund or a nidhi mutual
fund/society. Therefore, the provisions of clause A (xiii) of Companies
(Auditor's Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to Company,
14. In our opinion and according to Information and explanations given
to us, the Company is not a dealer or trader in shares, securities or
other Investments.
15. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given lo us, the Company lias not given any guarantees for loans taken
by others from banks and other financial institutions.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not raised any term loans during the year.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
an overall examination ol balance Sheet of the Company, in our opinion,
no funds raised on short term basis have been used for long term
Investments.
16. According to the Information and explanations given to us, during
Year the Company has not undo any prefrontal allotment at shares to
Parties and companies covered In the register maintained under Section
301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
19. According to the Information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not issued any debentures during year.
20. The Company has not raisect any money through public issue during
the year.
21. According to the Information and explanations given to us,
miliauil nil or by the Company has been noticed or reported during
Course of our audit.
For P.C. VARGHESE & CO. Chartered Accountants (FRN. 004526S)
Sd/- P.C. VARGHESE, B.Com, F.C.A.
Partner (Membership No. 10408)
KOCHI -18 24.08.2012
Mar 31, 2010
I. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of M/s. Bhagheeratha
Engineering Limited, Kochi, as at 31st March 2010, the Profit and Loss
Account of the Company for the year ended on that date annexed thereto
and also the 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.
II. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. These Standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
III. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003,
issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of Section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said
Order, to the extent applicable to the Company.
IV. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph
III above we report that:
1. we have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the
best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purposes of
our audit.
2. in our opinion, proper books of accounts as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of
those books.
3. the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of
accounts
4. in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report comply with the
Accounting Standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of Section 211 of
the Companies Act, 1956.
5. On the basis of written representations received from the
directors, as on 31st March, 2010, and taken on record by the Board of
Directors, we report that none of the Directors is disqualified as on
31st March, 2010 from being appointed as a Director in terms of clause
(g) of sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
6. (i) On the basis of the terms agreed upon in the Corporate Debt
Restructuring scheme, the company has provided interest at a
concessional rate of 8.25 % p.a on the term loans and overdraft amounts
of Rs.4122 lakhs availed from the consortium of bankers and also no
interest is charged on term loans of Rs.4037 lakhs for which interest
moratorium was allowed. Now it is learned that the Company is no longer
covered by the CDR scheme and therefore the above concessional rate of
interest on the loans and overdraft are no more applicable. It is
understood that the Company has now submitted a scheme for One Time
Settlement of these loans and overdrafts which is under the
consideration of the banks. Short provisions if any on this account is
not presently ascertainable.
(ii) The Company has not provided overdue interest on hire purchase
loans availed from financiers, who have taken possession of the
hypothecated assets, ponding settlement of accounts in respect of the
assets seized by them. Liability if any on this account is not
presently ascertainable.
Impact of our observations in Para 6 (i) and (ii) on the accounts of
the company is not presently ascertainable.
Subject to our observation in Para IV (6) above, in our opinion and to
the best of our information and according to the explanations given to
us, the said accounts give the information required by the Companies
Act, 1956, in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in
conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
a. in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2010;
b. in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the loss for the
year ended on that date; and
c. in case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the
Company for the year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS REPORT
Referred to in paragraph III of our report of even date
1. (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of all fixed
assets.
(b) Physical verification of fixed assets was carried out by the
management during the year as per its program of verification. In this
regard, it is reported that:
(i) Three major projects of the Company were terminated during the year
2005-06 and another project during 2008-09 by the respective clients.
The Machinery, Equipment and vehicles situated at three of such
projects are under the custody of the clients. W.D.V of such assets as
on 31.3.10 is Rs.61 lakhs. Machinery, Equipment and vehicles in another
project are compulsorily retained in the project as per the stay order
issued by court on a dispute with the client. W.D.V .of such assets as
at 31.3.10 is Rs.313 lakhs.
(ii) Some of the creditors of the Company in one of the projects have
taken possession of certain machinery, equipments and vehicles
demanding settlement of their dues from the Company. W.D.V .of such
assets as at 31.3.10 is Rs 115 lakhs. Pending settlement of disputes
with the above parties, the company continues to carry the value of the
above assets in the books of account.
(iii) Three Hire purchase finance Companies have taken over the
Machinery, Equipment and Vehicles financed by them due to default in
repayment of their dues . W.D.V .of such assets as on 31.3.10 is Rs.205
lakhs. In spite of the above taking over, the Company continues to
carry both the assets and liabilities in its books, pending settlement
of disputes.
It is reported that the Company has no access or control over the
assets referred to in paras (i), (ii) and (Hi) above and is not in a
position to physically verify the same. To the above extent, we are not
in a position to comment on the discrepancies and / or impairment
losses, if any, in respect of such assets.
(c) The fixed assets disposed of by the Company during the year are not
substantial so as to affect the going concern assumption.
(2) Inventory as on 31.3.2010 includes stock of construction materials
and spares amounting to Rs. 311 lakhs under the custody of the clients
in the similar circumstances as explained in clause (1) above, pending
settlement of disputes with the clients. It is reported that the
Company is not in a position to verify the stock physically and
consequently any loss including deterioration in quality is not
assessed and dealt with in the accounts. Subject to the above,
(a) As explained to us, the inventory has been physically verified
during the year by the management. In our opinion, the frequency of
verification is reasonable.
(b) According to the information and explanation given to us, in our
opinion, the procedures for 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) According to the information and explanations given to us, in our
opinion, the Company has maintained proper records of inventory. The
discrepancies noticed on verification between the physical stocks and
the book records were not material, having regard to the size of the
operation of the Company.
3. Company has not granted loans to any parties listed in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 and hence
reporting under clause nos. 3(a) to (d) are not applicable.
(e) The Company has taken loans from 39 persons covered in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. The maximum
amount involved during the year was Rs. 14.8 lakhs and the same balance
is outstanding at the year-end.
(f) In our opinion the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
on which loans have been taken from the parties listed in the register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 are not prima
facie, prejudicial to the interest of the company.
(g) The repayment schedules for the above loans taken are not fixed.
Hence, we are not in a position to comment on the regularity of the
repayment and the overdue position of these loans.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is adequate internal control system commensurate
with the size of the company and the nature of its business with regard
to purchases of inventory, fixed assets and with regard to the sale of
goods and services. Further on the basis of our examination of the
books and records of the Company, and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we have neither come across nor have been
informed of any continuing failure to correct major weakness in the
above said internal control system.
5. (a) According to the information and explanations given to us, we
are of the opinion that the particulars of contracts or arrangements
referred to in section 301 that needed to be entered into the register
maintained under the said Section have been so entered.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there were no transactions with parties listed in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956,
exceeding the value of rupees five lakhs in respect of any party during
the year.
6. According to the information and explanations given to us, we are
of the opinion that the Company has not complied with the provisions of
section 58A and other relevant provisions of the companies Act, 1956
and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975 with regard to
deposits accepted from public. The following are the contraventions
noticed.
(a) Company has defaulted in repayment of deposits matured amounting
Rs. 88.20 lakhs as at 31.03.10.
(b) Company has not maintained the prescribed liquid deposits as at
31.03.2010.
(c) Considering the negative net worth as at 31.03.2009, the balance of
deposits outstanding as on 31.03.2010 exceeds the limit prescribed.
(d) Company has not filed the return of deposits during the year.
(e) Company has not filed intimation regarding the default made by it
in repayment of deposits to small depositors to the Company Law Board
as required under Section 58AA.
7. In our opinion the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size and nature of its business.
8. To the best of our knowledge and information given to us, Central
Government has nq,t prescribed maintenance of cost records under
section 209-(1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956 for the company.
9. (a) According to the information and explanations given to us and
according to the books and records as produced and examined by us,
Company is generally regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues
like, income tax, sales tax, service tax, wealth tax and other material
statutory dues applicable to it.
(b). According to the information and explanations given to us, there
are no dues of Customs duty, Wealth tax, Excise duty, Cess, Sales tax,
and Fringe Benefit Tax which have not been deposited on account of any
dispute.
10. The Company has accumulated losses as at 31st March 2010 of more
than fifty percent of the net worth. The Company has incurred cash
losses amounting Rs.1673 lakhs during the financial year covered by our
audit and also Rs.1151 lakhs during the immediately preceding financial
year.
11. According to the information and explanations given to us, all the
credit facilities availed by the Company from the consortium of banks
are over due through out the financial year. The balance outstanding as
on 31.03.2010 is Rs.9035 lakhs.
12. In our opinion 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.
13. In our opinion, the company is not a chit fund or a nidhi mutual
fund/society. Therefore, the provisions of clause 4 (xiii) of the
Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
14. in out opinion and according to the ir formation and explanations
given to us. the Company is not a dealer or trader in shares,
securities or other investments.
15. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not given any guarantees for loans taken
by others from banks and other financial institutions.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not raised any term loans 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, in our
opinion, no funds raised on short term basis have been used for long
term investments.
18. According to the information and explanations given to us, during
the year the Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares
to parties and companies covered in the register maintained under
Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
20. The Company has not raised any money through public issue during
the year.
21. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported during the
course of our audit.
For P.C. VARGHESE & CO.
Chartered Accountants
(FRN. 004526S)
Sd/-
KOCHI - 18 P.C. VARGHESE, B.Com, F.C.A.
11.08.2010 Partner
(Membership No. 10408)
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