Mar 31, 2009
1. I have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Multi Arc- India
Limited as at March 31, 2009, the related Profit and Loss Account for
the year ended on that date annexed thereto, and the Cash-flow
Statement for the year ended on that date. . These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. My
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on my audit.
2. I have conducted my audit in accordance with the auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that I 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 the 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. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for
my opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003, as
amended by the Companies (Auditors Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004
(together the Order) issued by the Central Government of India in
terms of sub-section (4A) of section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, I
enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in
paragraph 4 and 5 of the said order.
Further to my comments in the Annexure referred to above, I report
that:
i) I have obtained all information and explanations, which to the best
of my knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of the
audit;
ii) In my opinion, proper books of acceunts as required by law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from my examination of those
books;
iii) The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash-flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
iv) In my opinion, the Balance Sheet, 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
v) On the basis of information and explanations provided and the
written representations received from the Directors as on March 31,
2009 and taken on record by the Board of Directors , I report that none
of the directors is disqualified as on March 31,2009 from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of
section 274 of 4 the Companies Act, 1956
vi) Attention is invited to the following in Schedule L
a) Note 2 (ii) regarding non provision of retirement benefits of
employees, pursuant to application of the Accounting Standard 15
(Revised 2005) -"Employee Benefits", in the financial statements.
b) Note (iv) regarding the notices received by the company under the
Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets Enforcement Of
Security Act 2002, "SARFAESI ACT" whereby in view of the secured assets
under the control of the Banks the going concern concept needs to be
reviewed.
Since no data is made available, the overall impact/effect of the
above,on the financial statements for the year March 31, 2009 could not
be determined. vii) Subject to the above and the observations in the
annexure attached herewith, in my opinion and to the best of my
information and according to the explanations given to me, the said
accounts, read together with the significant accounting policies and
other notes thereon, 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 March 31, 2009;
b. in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the loss for the
year ended on that date; and
c. in the case of the Cash-flow Statement, of the cash-flow for the
year ended on that date.
Annexure referred to in paragraph 3 of the audit report of even date to
the members of Multi Arc- India Limited on the accounts for the year
ended March 31, 2009.
I Fixed Assets:
a. The company has maintained proper records showing full particulars,
including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets on the
basis of available information.
b. As explained, all the fixed assets have not been physically
verified by the management during the year, but a major portion of the
fixed assets have been physically verified by the management, as per
their verification programme. In my opinion, the frequency of
verification of those fixed assets by the management is reasonable
having regard to the size of the Company and nature of its assets. To
the best of my knowledge, no material discrepancies were noticed on
such verification.
c. In my opinion and according to the information and explanations
provided, no substantial part of the fixed assets has been disposed off
during the current financial year but, pursuant to the notices received
by the company under the "SARFAESI ACT" the going concern concept needs
a review. (Refer Note (iv) forming part of Schedule L)
2 Inventory:
a. As per the explanations and information provided, the management
has not conducted physical verification of all the inventory during the
year, but a major portion of the inventory has been verified as per the
managements verification programme. In my opinion, having regard, to
the nature of the Companys business the frequency of verification is
reasonable.
b. In my, opinion and according to the information and explanations
provided the procedures of physical verification of
inventories followed by the management are reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and the nature of its business.
c. In my opinion and on the basis of information and explanations
provided, the Company has maintained proper records of inventory and
the discrepancies noted on physical verification between the physical
stocks and book records were not material. 3 Loans and Advances:
As per the information and explanations provided, there are
transactions with one Company-UCT Coatings Pvt. Ltd. covered in the
Register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. The
Company has advanced Rs. 312.40 lacs towards investment in Equity to
UCT Coatings Pvt. Ltd, taken Rs. 628.95 lacs from the same company
towards project advance and the company also maintains current account
transactions with the same company- closing balance Dr- Rs 21,23,965/-.
The terms and conditions of these advances are such that either the end
utilization of the amount involved is fixed for specific purposes or
are long term in nature or are current account transactions; hence no
repayment or interest stipulations have been adhered to. The terms and
conditions of the transactions prima facie does not appear to be
prejudicial to the interest of the company.
4. Internal Control System:
In my opinion and according to the information and explanations given
to me, having regard to the explanation that for the purchase of gold,
being an integral and high value inventory item and also considering
the high quality aspect maintained by the Company for its services
rendered, the Company has certain fixed sources/vendors for the
purchase of gold, for re-moulding of used gold bars and for recovery of
gold, and the market being customer driven the sale prices of articles
vary from customer to customer and from process to process. There are
certain cases wherein lapses in the internal control system have been
observed which are not capable of precise quantification.
Subject to the above, there is an adequate internal control system
commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature of its
business, for the purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for the
sale of services. -
Further, on the basis of my examination and according to the
information and explanations given, during the course of the audit,
subject to the foregoing I have not observed any continuing failure to
correct major weakness in internal control system.
5. Related Party Transactions:
On the basis of information and explanations made available to me, the
transactions that were required to be entered in the Register
maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have been so
entered and are made at the prevailing market prices at the relevant
time.
6. Public Deposits:
The company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the
meaning of the provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant
provisions of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder.
7. Internal Audit System:
Based on the information and explanations provided, no internal audit
has been conducted during the current financial year and in my opinion,
there has not been an adequate internal audit system commensurate with
its size and nature of its business.
8. Maintenance of Cost Records:
To the best of my knowledge and as explained, the Central Government
has not prescribed maintenance of cost records under section 209(1) (d)
of the Companies Act, 1956.
9. Statutory Dues:
a. According to the information and explanation given by the management
and according to the books and records produced and examined by me, in
my opinion the Company lias not been regular in depositing with
appropriate authorities undisputed statutory dues including Provident
Fund, Income-Tax, Service Tax, Cess, Value Added Tax, Electricity Bills
and other material statutory dues including salary of existing
employees and final settlement dues of left employees. me undisputed
statutory dues outstanding at the year end for a period of more than
six months from the date they became payable are as given in the Table
below;
Sr. Name of the Statute Nature of Amount
No. the Dues (Rs.)
1. The Employees Provident Provident Fund 39,88,703
Fund Scheme & Pension
Scheme,1995
2. The Income Tax Act, 1961 Tax deduced at source 6,31,900
Salary
Tax Deducted at Source 72,418
Professional Fees
Tax Deducted ar Square 11,59,010
Contractors
Name of the Statue Period to which Date of
the amount Payment
related
The Employees Provident
Fund Scheme & Pension
Scheme ,1995 April 2007 to Not paid till date
March 2009
The Income Tax Act,1961 April 2008 to ------do------
March 2009
April 2008 to ------do------
March 2009
April 2008 to ------do-----
March 2009
Sr. Name of the Statute Nature of Amount
No. the Dues (Rs.)
Tax Deducted at Source - 4,64,805
Interest other than Interest
on Securities
Tax Deducted at Source - 7,48,506
Rent
Fringe Benefit Tax 17,78,850
3. Service Tax, under the Service Tax 15,416,056
Finance Act, 1994
4. Value Added Tax Gujarat State 3,724,320
& Tamilnadu
5. Water/Notified Area Tax 1,69,117
6. Payment under Gratuity 5,269,910
Act, 1872 and payment to
ex-employees
7. Salary of existing
employees 6,549,166
Total 3,997,761
Name of the Statue Period to which Date of
the amount Payment
related
April 2008 to ------do-----
March 2009
April 2008 to ------do-----
March 2009
April 2007 to ------do-----
March 2009
Service Tax, under the
Finance Act, 1994 April 2007 to ------do------
March 2009
Value Added Tax April 2007 to ------do------
March 2009
Water/Notified Area Tax April 2008 to ------do-----
March 2009
Payment under Gratuity
Act, 1872 and payment to
ex-employees April 2007 to ------do-----
March 2009
Salary of existing employees June 2008 to ------do-----
March 2009
Total
b. The Company has disputed the Income Tax Arrears of Dura Coaters Pvt
Ltd. amounting to Rs. 65,75,302/- (including interest) Dura Coaters
Pvt. Ltd. was amalgamated with the Company on and from November 1, 1988
and the matter is pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal for
decision.
10. Accumulated Losses:
In my opinion, according to the information and explanations given and
on an overall examination of the Balance Sheet, the Companys
accumulated losses at the end of the financial year are more than 50%
of its net worth as at March 31, 2009 and the Company has incurred cash
losses during the financial year ended on that date but not in the
immediately preceding financial year.
11. Repayment of Loans from Banks and Financial Institutions:
According to the information and explanations given by the management,
there have been delays in the repayment of dues to financial
institutions and banks. The Company has defaulted in repayment of
secured loan from Technology Information Forcast & Ass.Council, the
amount outstanding as on 31st March 2009 being Rs. 73.55 Lacs
(including interest) outstanding, for a period of more than 1.5 years.
Also, the company has been unable to repay the credit facilities
availed and utilized, from Canara Bank and Union Bank of India
amounting to Rs. 3.05 Crores and Rs. 49.88 Lacs respectively (excluding
interest and penalty).
12. As per the information and explanations given by the management,
the Company has not granted any loans and advances on the basis of
security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
13. According to the information and explanations given by the
management, the terms and conditions of the guarantee given by the
Company for loans taken by others from banks and financial
institutions, are not prima facie prejudicial to the interests of the
Company(Refer note 2 (i) (c) forming part of the notes to accounts)
14. In my opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to me, the terms and conditions of the various term loans raised
by the Company have been re-structured and as explained, the term loans
raised have been applied for the purpose for which they were raised.
15. In my opinion, according to the information and explanations given
by the management, and on an overall examination of the Balance Sheet
of the Company, prima-facie, there are no funds raised on short term
basis that have been utilized for long term investments.
16. As per the books and records verified and according to the
information, explanations and management representation provided to me,
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, during the year.
17. As per the books and records verified and according to the
information and explanations given to me there are no debentures
outstanding as on March 3109
18. During the year covered under audit, the Company has not raised
any money by way of public issue(s) of shares.
19. Reference is invited to Note (xiv) forming part of Notes on
accounts, wherein during the current financial year, one case of
dishonored cheque, issued by the Company, have been reported to the
management for which the Company ha: received a legal notice.
20. As per information and explanations given to me & taking into
consideration, the nature of business of the Compan clauses (xiii),
(xiv) of the paragraph 4 of the Order are not applicable and
therefore not commented upon.
Place: Mumbai J.C.Bha
Date: 30th July 2009 Chartered Accountants
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