Mar 31, 2014
1. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of CIFCO
FINANCE LIMITED which comprises of Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2014
and the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Cash Flow Statement for
the year ended on that date and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements 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
General Circularl 5/2013 dated 13lh September 2013 issued by 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. Auditors'' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Company''s preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Basis for
Qualified opinion
1. Preparation of accounts of the Company on the basis of the
assumption of going concern without making any adjustment for
recoverability/classification of assets and its amounts and
classification of liabilities and its amounts, inspite of the following
indicators:
i The application of the Company to carry on business of a Non-Banking
Financial Institution has been rejected by the Reserve Bank of India
(Department of A/on Banking Supervision) by its order of November
25,1998; nevertheless, as the Company has been legally adviced, it
carries on activities of a non-banking financial company for the
benefit of deposit holders; (Refer Note 15(2) to the Accounts)
2. Attention is invited to Note 15(5) to the Accounts relating to the
Order of Special Court and payment of only Rs. 3,14,87,341/- against
deposit and interest amounting to Rs. 15,55,03,932/- in the aggregate;
3. a. Attention is invited to Note 15 (6) (a) to the
Accounts relating to delay in repayment of outstanding principals of
Public Deposits matured and interest thereon, for which the Company is
to follow a Schedule of Repayment as per the directions issued by the
Company Law Board. According to the said directions, the Company was
expected to pay upto March 31, 2014 an aggregate sum ofRs. 7,49,81,015/-
to its deposit holders. Nevertheless, the Company has not been able to
adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment. During the year, it has paid
only Rs. 30,000/- and the balance of Rs. 7,49,51,015/- remains unpaid. The
aggregate principal amount of Public Deposits matured and not paid as
on March 31, 2014 is Rs. 5,38,64,656/-.
b. Attention is also invited to Note 15(6)(b) to the
Accounts relating to delay in payment of 19% Non convertible Debenture
-1997 series (NCDs), which have already become due for redemption; for
the said Debentures, the Company is to follow a Schedule of Repayment
on the same lines with the Order of CLB for Public Deposits.
Accordingly, the Company was expected to pay upto March 31, 2014 an
aggregate sum of 92,92,835/-. Nevertheless, the Company has not been
able to adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment. During the year
company paid Rs. 47,645/-. The aggregate overdue NCDs as on March 31,
2014 was Rs. 92,45,790/-.
4 Our remarks in Para 1, 2 & 3 above - whether considering the said
circumstances, the Company would be able to continue as a going concern
and consequential effects and adjustments, if any, on the Accounts; and
5. Non redemption of 10% cumulative preference shares oft
1,20,00,000/- due for redemption on 31" March, 2003 (refer note 9 to
the Accounts)
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, except for the effects of the matter
described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph the accompanying
financial statements give the information required by the Act in the
manner so required and give true and fair view in conformity with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India. i. In case of the
Balance Sheet, of the state of the Company''s affairs as at March 31,
2014; and ii. In case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Loss for
the period ended March 31, 2014 and iii. in case of the Cash Flow
Statement of the cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2014.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditors'' Report) Order, 2003, (the
Order) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of Section
227(4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 (hereinafter to referred to as ''the
Act'') we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in
paragraph 4 and 5 of the said order.
2. As required by section 227(3) of the Act, 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 and proper returns adequate for the purposes of our
audit have been received from branches not visited by us; (iii.) The
Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow
statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of
account; (iv.) in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss
Account and Cash Flow Statement comply with the Accounting Standards
notified under the Companies, 1956 read with General Circular 15/2013
dated 13th September, 2013 issued by the Ministry of Company Affairs,
in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. (v.) In our
opinion and as per the information and according to explanation given
to us, all of the Directors are prima facie, disqualified as on March
31, 2014 from being appointed as Directors in terms of clause (g) of
sub- section (1) of Section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956; (vi.) We
report that the Company has not filed returns of minimum liquid
investments since the quarter ending on June 30, 1998 and half yearly
returns on Prudential Norms since September 30,1997; the aggregate
amount of total deposits and Non Convertible Debentures, including
interest to the extent provided thereon, as at the last day of the
financial year is Rs. 7,49,51,015/- and Rs. 92,45,190/- respectively
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITOR''S REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 1 under the heading of "Report on Other Legal
and Regulator Requirements" of our Report of even date ) (i) (a) The
Company has not updated its records showing full particulars including
quantitative details and situation of its fixed assets.
(b) The Fixed Assets have not been verified by the management during
the year.
(c) The Company has not disposed off substantial part of fixed assets
during the year.
(ii) The provision of clause 4(ii) of the Companies (Auditors'' Report)
Order, 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
(iii) a) According to information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured to companies,
firms or other parties covered in the register maintained under Section
301 of the Companies Act, 1956. Accordingly, sub-clause (b), (c) and
(d) are not applicable.
(iii) b) According to information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not taken any loans from Companies, firms and other parties
listed in register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956. The other provision of clause 4 (iii) are not applicable.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are adequate internal controls commensurate with the
size of the Company and the nature of its business with regard to sale
of shares, securities and debentures. During the course of audit no
major weakness has been noticed in these internal controls.
(v) (a) In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, the transactions that need to be entered into the register
in pursuant of section 301 of the Act have been so entered.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, there are no transactions exceeding the value of Rupees
Five Lakhs in respect of any party during the year.
(vi) The provisions of section 58A except Section 58A(2)(b) of the
Companies Act, 1956 are not applicable to the Company. As regards
provisions of Section 58AA of the Act refer note 6(a) to the Accounts
under Schedule 15 regarding approval of Schedule of Repayment of Public
Deposits by the Company Law Board. However, the Company has not been
able to adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment. Further in our
opinion and according to the information and explanation given to us,
the Company has not complied with the Directives issued by the Reserve
Bank of India in terms of Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of
Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998 and more particularly,
the following :
a) Not obtaining credit rating
b) Not regularizing public deposits held in excess of permissible
limits
c) Non-payment of interest till date of repayment in respect of
deposits matured but repaid later:
d) Non- submission of various returns to the Reserve Bank of India:
e) Not maintaining of minimum percentage of liquid assets. (vii) We
are informed that in view of reduction in volume of business activities
and existing internal controls, the Company did not have an internal
audit system.
(viii) The provisions of clause 4 (viii) of the Companies (Auditors
Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
(ix) a) The Company is generally regular in depositing the undisputed
statutory dues in respect of Provident Fund, Investor Education and
Protection Fund, Employee''s State Insurance, Sales-tax, Wealth tax,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, cess and other material statutory dues,
except for non payment of Income tax amounting to Rs. 279.03 lacs
(Previous year Rs. 279.03 lacs).
(ix) b) According to the information and explanation given to us, no
undisputed amount payable in respect of sales tax, wealth tax, service
tax, customs duty and excise duty were in arrears as at 31st March,
2014 for a period of more than six months from the date become payable
except for non payment of Income tax amounting to Rs. 279.03 Lacs
(Previous year Rs. 279.03 lacs).
(ix) c) According to the information and explanations given to us,
there were dues in respect of income tax which have not been deposited
on account of any dispute.
Name of Amount Rs. in Forum where
statutory dues crores dispute is pending
Income tax 3.00 ITAT
(x) The Company has accumulated losses exceeding 50% of its net-worth
at the end of the financial year. It has incurred cash losses in the
current financial year and also in the immediately preceding financial
year.
(xi) According to information and explanation given to us, there are
following defaults by the Company in respect of principal and interest
to banks & debenture holders.
Lender Amount due Period of Default
including interest
Debentures 92.45 lacs 13 1/2 years*
Refer note 6(b) to the Accounts under Note 15
(xii) According to information and explanation given to us, the Company
has not granted any loans and advances on the basis of security by way
of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
(xiii) The Company is not a chit fund or nidhi/mutual benefit fund/
society, therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiii) of the Companies
(Auditors Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
(xiv)ln our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has maintained proper records of transactions
and contracts as to dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures and other investments and timely entries have been made
therein, and have been held in the name of the company except of the
exception, if any granted under Section 49 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(xv) According to information and explanations given to us, the Company
had given guarantees for loan taken by another Company from a bank in
earlier years. We are informed that the loans taken by the company are
in process of being settled and as such terms and conditions are not
prejudicial to the interest of the company.
(xvi) According to information and explanation given to us, no fresh
term loans have been raised during the year.
(xvii)According to information and explanation given to us, and on
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. No long term funds have been used to finance short term
assets, except working capital.
(xviii)The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to
parties or companies covered in the register maintained under section
301 of the Act.
(xix) The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
(xx) The Company has not raised any money through a public issue during
the year.
(xxi) According to the information and explanation given to us, no
fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or report during the course
of our audit.
For M.D. PANDYA & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Reg. No. 107325W
A.D. Pandya
Partner
Mem. No. 33930
MUMBAI
Dated ; 30th May 2014
Mar 31, 2013
1. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of CIFCO
FINANCE LIMITED which comprises of Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2013
and the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Cash Flow Statement for
the year ended on that date and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements 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. Auditors'' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Company''s preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the financial statements subject to :-
1. Preparation of accounts of the Company on the basis of the
assumption of going concern without making any adjustment for
recoverability/classification of assets and its amounts and
classification of liabilities and its amounts, inspite of the following
indicators:
i The application of the Company to carry on business of a Non-Banking
Financial Company has been rejected by the Reserve Bank of India
(Department of Non Banking Supervision) by its order of November
25,1998; nevertheless, as the Company has been legally adviced, it
carries on activities of a non-banking financial company for the
benefit of deposit holders; (Refer Note 4 to the Accounts);
ii The Company has let out its premises at Navsari to an associate
company for pursuing its operations (Refer para 2 of Note 4 to the
Accounts);
iii Though at the year end, the Net Worth of the Company was negative
and would have been further negative by a substantial amount, had the
effects been given for
a. Provisioning of Non-Performing Assets as required by Non -Banking
Financial Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998
issued by the Reserve Bank of India ( "Prudential Norms Directions"),
considering the fact that the deposits were already accepted prior to
November 25,1998 (the date of rejection of its application) and were
yet to be fully repaid.
b. Providing for depreciation on plant and machinery given on lease by
following the Guidance Note on Accounting for Leases issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; [Refer Note 6.b. to the
Accounts] in our opinion, proper books of accounts as required by law
have been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
such books.
2. Attention is invited to Note 7 to the Accounts relating to the
Order of Special Court and payment of only Rs. 3,14,87,341/- against
deposit and interest amounting to Rs. 14,97,43,932/- in the aggregate;
3. a. Attention is invited to Note 8a. to the Accounts relating to
delay in repayment of outstanding principals of Public Deposits matured
and interest thereon, for which the Company is to follow a Schedule of
Repayment as per the directions issued by the Company Law Board.
According to the said directions, the Company was expected to pay upto
March 31, 2013 an aggregate sum of Rs. 7,50,62,015/- to its deposit
holders. Nevertheless, the Company has not been able to adhere to the
said Schedule of Repayment. During the year, it has paid only Rs.
81,000/- and the balance of Rs. 7,49,81,015/- remains unpaid. The
aggregate principal amount of Public Deposits, matured and not paid as
on March 31, 2013 is Rs. 5,38,94,656/-. b. Attention is also invited to
Note 6.b. to the Accounts relating to delay in payment of 19% Non
convertible Debenture -1997 series (NCDs), which have already become
due for redemption; for the said Debentures, the Company is to follow a
Schedule of Repayment on the same lines with the Order of CLB for
Public Deposits. Accordingly, the Company was expected to pay upto
March 31, 2013 an aggregate sum of Rs. 92,98,835/-. Nevertheless, the
Company has not been able to adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment.
During the year the Company paid
Rs. Nil. The aggregate overdue NCDs as on March 31, 2013 was Rs.
61,01,046/-.
4. Our remarks in Para 1 above - whether considering the said
circumstances, the Company would be able to continue as a going concern
and consequential effects and adjustments, if any, on the Accounts; and
Subject to -
a. Not giving effect to Assets Classification and Provisioning of
Non-Performing Assets pursuant to Non-Banking Financial Companies
Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998 considering the fact
that the Deposits were already accepted prior to the date of rejection
of its application, for registration to carry on business as an NBFC by
the Reserve Bank of India and the same are yet to be fully repaid; the
Company has obtained legal advice that Provisioning Norms are not
applicable to the Company;
b. Note 6(b) to the Accounts relating to providing of depreciation on
plant and machinery given on lease, without following the Guidance Note
on Accounting for Leases issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India and pending working out consequential effects on
account thereto on Loss for the year and the balance carried to the Net
Block of Fixed Assets;
c. Loan given to, guarantee given and investments made in earlier
years in shares of other companies in excess of the limits specified
under Section 372A of the Companies Act, 1956. [Refer Note 7 to the
Accounts]; and
5. Non redemption of 10% cumulative preference shares of Rs. 1,20,00,000
due for redemption on 31st March, 2003 (Refer Note 10 to the Acccounts)
in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the said accounts, read together with the
other Notes thereon and Significant Accounting Policies stated in
Schedule 16, give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956
in the manner so required and give true and fair view in conformity
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India.
i. In case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of the Company''s affairs
as at March 31, 2013; and
ii. In case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Loss for the period
ended March 31, 2013 and
iii. in case of the cash flow statement of the cash flows for the year
ended March 31, 2013.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditors'' Report) Order, 2003, (the
Order) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of Section
227(4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 (hereinafter referred to as ''the
Act'') we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in
paragraph 4 and 5 of the said order.
2. As required by Section 227(3) of the Act, 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 and proper returns adequate for the purposes of our audit
have been received from branches not visited by us;
(iii.) The Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss Account and Cash
Flow statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the
books of accounts;
(iv.) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and
Cash Flow Statement comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in
sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956;
(v.) In our opinion and as per the information and according to
explanation given to us, all of the Directors are prima facie,
disqualified as on March 31, 2013 from being appointed as Directors in
terms of clause (g) of sub- section (1) of Section 274 of the Companies
Act, 1956;
(vi.) We report that the Company has not filed returns of minimum
liquid investments since the quarter ending on June 30, 1998 and half
yearly returns on Prudential Norms since September 30,1997; the
aggregate amount of total deposits and Non Convertible Debentures,
including interest to the extent provided thereon, as at the last day
of the financial year is Rs. 5,38,94,656/- and X 61,01,046/- respectively
i.a The company has not updated its records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of its fixed assets.
i.b The Fixed Assets have not been physically verified by the
management during the year.
i.c The Company has not disposed off substantial part of fixed assets
during the year.
ii. The provision of clause 4(ii) of the Companies (Auditors'' Report)
Order, 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
iii.a. The Company has not granted any loans to companies, firms and
other parties listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956.
iii.b. There are no overdue amount more than Rs. one lakh in respect of
the aforesaid loan.
iii.c. The Company has not taken loans from companies, firms and other
parties listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956.
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, it appears that there are adequate internal control
procedures commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of
its business for the sale of other assets and also for sale of shares
and securities.
v.a. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, the transactions that need to be entered into the register
in pursuance of Section 301 of the Act have been so entered.
v.b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, there are no transactions exceeding the value of Rupees
Five Lakhs in respect of any party during the year.
vi. The provisions of Section 58A except Section 58A(2)(b) of the
Companies Act, 1956 are not applicable to the Company. As regards
provisions of Section 58AA of the Act Refer Note 7(a) to the Accounts
under Schedule 16 regarding approval of Schedule of Repayment of Public
Deposits by the Company Law Board. However, the Company has not been
able to adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment. Further, in our
opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us,
the Company has not complied with the Directives issued by the Reserve
Bank of India in terms of Non- Banking Financial Companies Acceptance
of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998 and more
particularly, the following :
a) not obtaining credit rating;
b) not regularising public deposits held in excess of permissible
limits;
c) non-payment of interest till the date of repayment in respect of
deposits matured but repaid later;
d) non-submission of various returns to the Reserve Bank of India;
e) not maintaining of minimum percentage of liquid assets.
vii. We are informed that in view of reduction in volume of business
activities and existing internal controls, the Company did not have
internal audit system.
viii. The provisions of clause 4 (viii) of the Companies (Auditors
Report) Order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
ix.a The Company is regular in depositing with appropriate authorities
undisputed statutory dues of provident fund, ESIC, sales tax, service
tax and other material statutory dues.
ix.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, excise duty and cess were in arrears, as at 31st
March, 2013 for a period of more than six months from the date they
became payable.
ix.c According to information and explanation given to us, there are
dues in respect of income-tax, which have not been deposited on account
of any dispute.
Name of Amount Forum where
statutory dues Rs.(crores) dispute is
pending
Income tax 3.00 ITAT
x. The accumulated losses of the Company exceed 50% of the net worth as
at the end of financial year. The Company has not incurred cash loss in
the current year and also in the preceeding financial year.
xi. Based on our audit and basis of information and explanations given
to us, there are following defaults by the Company in respect of
principal and interest to banks & debentureholders.
Lender Amount due Period of
including Interest Default
Debentureholders 92.92 lakhs 12 1/2 years*
* Refer Note 8(b) of Schedule 15.
xii. According to information and explanation given to us, the Company
has not granted any Ipans and advances on the basis of security by way
of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
xiii. The Company is not a chit fund or nidhi / mutual benefit fund /
society, therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiii) of the Companies
(Auditors Report) Order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
xiv. According to information and explanation given to us, the Company
is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and other
investments, therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiv) of the
Companies (Auditors Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
xv. According to information and explanation given to us, the Company
had given guarantee for loans taken by a Company from bank. We are
informed that the loans taken by the company are in process of being
settled and as such terms and conditions are not prejudicial to the
interest of the company.
xvi. According to information and explanation given to us, no fresh
term loans were/have been applied for the purpose for which they were
raised.
xvii. According to information and explanation given to us, and on
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.
xviii. The Company has not made preferential allotment of shares to
parties and companies covered in register under Section 301 of the Act.
xix. The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
xx. The Company has not raised any money through a public issue during
the year.
xxi. According to the information and explanation given to us, we
report that no fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported
during the course of our audit.
For M.D. PANDYA & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Reg. No. 107325W
A.D. Pandya
Mumbai Partner
Dated : 31st May, 2013 Mem. No. 33930
Mar 31, 2010
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of CIFCO FINANCE LIMITED
as at March 31,2010 and the Profit and Loss Account of the Company for
the year ended on that date. These financial Statements are in
responsibility of the Companys management Our responsibility is to
express our opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
2. We 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 misstatement As audit
includes, examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount 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 presentation of the
linancial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis of our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003, (the
Order) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of Section
227(4A) of the Companies Act. 1956 (hereinafter to referred to as the
Act*) we enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified
in paragraph 4 and 5 of the said order. Further to our comments in the
Annexure referred to in (3) 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. Subject to -
Preparation of accounts of the Company on the basis of the assumption
of going concern without making any adjustment for
recoverablllty/ciasslficatlon of assets and its amounts and
classification of liabilities and its amounts, inspite of the following
indicators:
I The application of the Company to carry on business of a Non-Banking
Financial Institution has been rejected by the Reserve Bank of India
(Department of Non Banking Supervision) by Its order of November 25,
1998; nevertheless, as the Company has been legally adviced, it carries
on activities of a non-banking financial company for the benefit of
deposit holders; (Refer Notel to the Accounts);
II The Company has entered into an arrangement with an associate
Company for its presently operating FIMS Division (Refer para 2 of Note
1 to the Accounts);
ill Though at the year end, the Net Worth of the Company was negative
and would have been further negative by a substantial amount, had the
effects been given for
a. Provisioning of Non-Performing Assets as required by Non -Banking
Financial Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998
Issued by the Reserve Bank of India ("Prudential Norms Directions"),
considering the fact that the deposits were already accepted prior to
November 25,1998 (the date of rejection of its application) and were
yet to be fully repaid [Refer Note 5 to the Accounts];
b. Providing for depreciation on plant and machinery given on lease by
following the Guidance Note on Accounting for Leases Issued by the
institute of Chartered Accountants of India; [Refer Note 3,b. to the
Accounts] In our opinion , proper books of account as required by law
have been kept by the Company so for as appears from our examination of
such books.
3. The Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt with by this
report are in agreement with the books of account
4. In our opinion, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt
with by this report, comply with Accounting Standards referred to in
Sub-Section (3C) of Section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956, to the
extent applicable.
5. In our opinion and as per the Information and according to
explanantion given to us, all of the Directors are prima facie,
disqualified as on March 31, 2010, from being appointed as Directors in
terms of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Companies
Act 1956.
6. I. Attention Is invited to Note 4 to the Accounts relating
to the Order of Special Court and payment of only Rs.3,14,87,341/-
against deposit and interest amounting to Rs. 13,24,63,932/- In the
aggregate;
ii. a. Attention is Invited to Note 6.a. to the Accounts relating to
delay in repayment of outstanding principals of Public Deposits matured
and interest thereon, for which the Company is to follow a Schedule of
Repayment as per the directions issued by the Company Law Board.
According to the said directions, the Company was expected to pay upto
March 31,2010 an aggregate sum of Rs.736,65,121/- to Its deposit
holders. Nevertheless, the Company has not been able to adhere to the
said Schedule of Repayment. During the year, it has paid only
Rs.2,29,752/- and the balance of Rs. 7,54,35,3691- remains unpaid. The
aggregate principals amount of Public Deposits matured and not paid as
on March 31,2010 Is Rs. 5,42,86,656/-.
b. Attention is also invited to Note 6.b. to the Accounts relating to
delay In payment of 19% Non convertible Debenture - 1997 series (NCDs),
which have already become due for redemption; for the said Debentures,
the Company Is to follow a Schedule of Repayment on the same lines with
the Order of CLB for Public Deposits. Accordingly, the Company was
expected to pay upto March 31,2010 an aggregate sum of
Rs.1,14,82,835/-. Nevertheless, the Company has not been able to adhere
to the said Schedule of Repayment The aggregate overdue NCDs as on
March 31, 2010 was Rs.68,02,114/-.
7. i. Subject to -
Our remarks in Para 2 above - whether considering the said
circumstances, the Company would be able to continue as a going concern
and consequential effects and adjustments. If any, on the Accounts; and
ii. Subject to -
a. Not giving effect to Assets Classification and Provisioning of
Non-Performing Assets pursuant to Non-Banking Financial Companies
Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998 considering the fact
that the Deposits were already accepted prior to the date of rejection
of its application, for registration to carry on business as a NBFC by
the Reserve Bank Of India and the same are yet to be fully repaid; the
Company has obtained legal advice that Provisioning Norms are not
applicable to the Company. (Refer Note 5 to Accounts) ; Had the Company
followed provisioning norms as per the said Directions, though there
being no Impact on the Loss for the year, the debit balance of the
Profit and Loss Account carried to the Balance Sheet, due to non-
provision would have been higher by Rs.66,02,093/- and Sundry Debtors
on Account of Lease and hire Purchase and other Debtors as Indicated
under the head Current Assets would have been stated lower by
Rs.66,02,093/-;
b. Note 3.b. to the Accounts relating to providing of depreciation on
plant and machinery given on lease, without following the Guidance Note
on Accounting for Leases issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India and pending working out consequential effects on
account thereto on Loss for the year and the balance carried to the Net
Block of Fixed Assets;
c. Loan given to, guarantee given and Investments made In earlier
years in shares of other companies in excess of the limits specified
under Section 372A of the Companies Act, 1956.[Refer Note 7 to the
Accounts]; and
ill. Subject to -
Without considering the items mentioned In Para 7.ii b, above, the
effect of which could not be determined, had the observations made by
us in Para 7.ii.a above have been considered, the loss for the year
would have been Rs. 66,17,559/- (as against the reported loss figure of
Rs. 15,466/-) and considering the effect of those observations in
earlier years to the extent of Rs. 66,02,093/-, the carried forward
cumulative Debit Balance In the Profit and Loss Account would have been
Rs. 22,66,00,894/- (as against the reported figure of Rs.
21,99,98,801/-) and Total Current Assets would have been Rs.
5,02,71,317/- (as against reported figure of Rs. 5,68,73.410/-).
iv. Non redemption of 10% cumulative preference shares of Rs.
1,20,00,000 due for redemption on 31st March, 2003 (refer note 8 to the
Acccounts) in our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the said accounts, read
together with the other Notes thereon and Significant Accounting
Policies stated in Schedule 16, give the information required by the
Companies Act 1956 in the manner so required and give true and fair
view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted In
India.
i. In case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of the Companys affairs
as at March 31,2010; and
ii. In case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Loss for the period
ended March 31,2010.
and
iii. in case of the cash flow statement of the cash flows for the year
ended March 31,2010.
8. We report that the Company has not filed returns of minimum liquid
investments since the quarter ending on June 30,1998 and half yearly
returns on Prudential Norms since September 30,1997; the aggregate
amount of total deposits and Non Convertible Debentures, including
interest to the extent provided thereon, as at the last day of the
financial year is Rs. 5,42,86,656/- and Rs. 68,02,114/- respectively.
REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 3 OF OUR AUDITOR REPORT OF EVEN DATE
i a The company has not updated its records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of its fixed assets.
i b The Fixed Assets have not been physically verified by the
management during the year.
i c The Company has not disposed off substantial part of fixed assets
during the year.
ii. The provision of clause 4(H) of the Companies (Auditors Report)
Order, 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
iii.a. The Company has not granted any loans to companies, firms and
other parties listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act 1956.
iii.b. There are no overdue amount more than one lakh in respect of the
aforesaid loan.
iii.c. The Company has not taken loans from companies, firms and other
parties listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956.
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, it appears that there are adequate internal control
procedures commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of
its business for the sale of other assets and also for sale of shares
and securities.
v.a. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, the transactions that need to be entered into the register
in pursuant of section 301 of the Act have been so entered.
v.b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, there are no transactions exceeding the value of Rupees
Five Lakhs in respect of any party during the year.
vi. The provisions of Section 58A except Section 58A(2)(b) of the
Companies Act, 1956 are not applicable to the Company. As regards
provisions of Section 58AA of the Act Refer Note 7(a) to the Accounts
under Schedule 16 regarding approval of Schedule of Repayment of Public
Deposits by the Company Law Board. However, the Company has not been
able to adhere to the said Schedule of Repayment. Further, in our
opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us,
the Company has not complied with the Directives issued by the Reserve
Bank of India in terms of Non- Banking Financial Companies Acceptance
of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998 and more
particularly, the following:
a) not obtaining credit rating;
b) not regularising public deposits held in excess of permissible
limits;
c) non-payment of interest tilt the date of repayment in respect of
deposits matured but repaid later;
d) non-submission of various returns to the Reserve Bank of India;
e) not maintaining of minimum percentage of liquid assets.
vii. We are informed that in view of reduction in volume of business
activities and existing intemat controls, the Company did not have
internal audit system.
viii. The provisions of clause 4 (vill) of the Companies (Auditors
Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
ix a The Company is regular in depositing with appropriate authorities
undisputed statutory dues of provident fund, ESIC, sales tax, service
tax and other material statutory dues.
ix 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, excise duty and cess were in arrears, as at 31st
March, 2010 for a period of more than six months from the date they
became payable.
ix c According to information and explanation given to us, there are
dues in respect of income-tax, which have not been deposited on account
of any dispute.
Name of Amount Forum where
statutory dues Rs.(crores) dispute is
pending
Income tax 2.69 CIT (A)
x. The accumulated losses of the Company exceed 50% of the net worth as
at the end of financial year. The Company has not incurred cash loss in
the current year and also in the preceeding financial year.
xi. Based on our audit and basis of information and explanations given
to us, there are following defaults by the Company in respect of
principal and interest to banks & debentureholders.
Lender Amount due Period of
including Interest Default
Debentureholders 1.06crores 91/2 years
* Refer Note 8 of schedule 14.
xii. According to information and explanation given to us. the Company
has not granted any loans and advances on the basis of security by way
of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
xiii. The Company is not a chit fund or nidhi / mutual benefit fund /
society, therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiii) of the Companies
(Auditors Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the Company.
xiv. According to information and explanation given to us, the Company
is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and other
investments, therefore the provisions of clause 4 (xiv) of the
Companies (Auditors Report) order 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
xv. According to information and explanation given to us. the Company
had given guarantee for loans taken by a Company from bank. We are
informed that the loans taken by the company are in process of been
settled and as such terms and conditions are not prejudicial to the
interest of the company.
xvi. According to information and explanation given to us, no fresh
term loans were have been applied for the purpose for which they were
raised.
xvii. According to information and explanation given to us, and on
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
xviii. The Company has not made preferential allotment of shared to
parties and companies covered in register under Section 301 if the Act.
xix. The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
xx. The Company has not raised any money through a public issue during
the year.
xxi. According to the information and explanation given to us, we
report that no fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported
during the course of our audit.
For M.D. PANDYA & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Reg. No. 10732SW
A.D. Pandya
Mumbai Partner
Dated: 6th September, 2010 Mem. No. 33930
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