Mar 31, 2024
Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited
Report on the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
Qualified Opinion
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited(âthe Companyâ), which comprise the balance sheet as at March 31 2024, the statement of profit and loss, including the statement of other comprehensive income, the cash flow statement and the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (herein after referred as âstandalone financial statementsâ).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 , its profit including other comprehensive income,its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
a. We draw attention to the accompanying Statement, the Company has borrowings from certain banks which have been classified as non-performing assets (''NPA borrowings'') and those from certain other banks/ asset reconstruction company (together referred to as ''the Lenders''). The Company had entered into settlement agreements (''Settlement Agreements'') with some of these Lenders for the aforesaid loans. As described in the said note, the Company has delayed the payments in respect of the installments due to these Lenders pursuant to the relevant loan agreements and Settlement Agreements. In respect of the afore mentioned NPA borrowings and delayed payments under the Settlement Agreements, the Company has not recognised interest for the period from 01st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 aggregating to Rs. 3,645.90 lakhs payable under the terms of the said agreements, as estimated by the management based on expected re-negotiation with the Lenders. Due to the non-availability of statement of Accounts from the Lenders, stated amount has been calculated on the basis of available document with the management.
We further report that, if the observations made by us in para (a) above been considered, the total comprehensive loss for the year would have been Rs. 3,166.36 lakhs (as against the reported figure of total comprehensive profit of Rs. 479.54 lakhs), other current financial liabilities would have been Rs. 37,993.75lakhs (as against the reported figure of Rs. 34,347.85 lakhs)
We conducted our audit of the standalone financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs), as specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the ''Auditor''s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements'' section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ''Code of Ethics'' issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion on standalone financial statements.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our conclusion, we draw attention to the following matters:
a. Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited [âAPILâ or âCompanyâ] was admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] vide Order dated 16.11.2022 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNcLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âBibhuti Bhushan Biswas & Ors. Versus M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limitedâ. Subsequently, a Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No. 41 of 2023 was filed before the Hon''ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal [ânClATâ] against the admission order. The Hon''ble NCLAT vide Order dated 13.01.2023 held that the CIRP under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 [âIBCâ] shall only be confined to the âFernhill Projectâ situated at District Gurgaon. The IRP filed a Clarification Application dated the 17.01.2023 in relation to the Hon''ble NCLAT Order dated 13.01.2023, , the same has been disposed of along with other appeals in this regard vide order dated 04.03.2024. Further, the Hon''ble NCLT, New Delhi vide order dated 10.01.2024 has appointed Mr. Jalesh Kumar Grover (IBBI Regn No. (IBBI/IPA001/IPP00200/2017-2018/10390) to act as Resolution Professional qua Fernhill project.
Further, the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] has been initiated in respect of Project âSerene Residency Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noidaâ only vide Order dated 20.10.2023 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âIndian Bank Versus M/s Ansal
Properties and Infrastructure Limited.â Thereafter, Mr. Navneet Kumar Gupta, as IRP having Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IPP00001/2016-2017/10009 was appointed as IRP and directed to take charge of the CIRP in respect of âSerene Residency Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noida.â
The process is underway as on date of report and consequently, effect in the financial statements will be given once the process is complete.
b. We draw attention to note 40 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 which describes that the Company had claimed the exemption u/s 80IA(4)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, in respect of its Industrial Park Project at Pathredi, Gurgaon, amounting to Rs. 3,408 lakhs in the Assessment Year 2010-11. The Competent Authority has not approved the claim of the company. The company has filed Review Petition. Since the Review Petition of the company has been pending for long time, the company has filed Writ Petition before the Hon''ble Delhi High Court. The same has been admitted by the Hon''ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) 3848/2021 & CM No.15443/2021 and notice issued to the department. Next date of hearing is 14th August, 2024.
c. We draw attention to note 58 of the accompanying standalone financial statements, wherein the company has filed petition before the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal, North Delhi Bench for relief in the scheme of repayment of public deposits (as on 31.03.2024 total outstanding principal is of Rs. 8,041.29 lakhs) sanctioned by Company Law Board. The Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal has been pleased to issue notice to all deposit holders. The next date of hearing is 28.05.2024.
d. We draw attention to note 46 of the accompanying standalone financial statements, wherein IIRF India IRF India Realty Limited - II fund âForeign Investorâ and IL&FS Trust Company Limited (acting as Trustee of IFIN Realty Trust) through its manager IL&FS Investment Managers Limited âIndian Investorâ had invested an amount of Rs. 7,934 Lakh in Equity Shares and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of Ansal Townships Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of the Company. The Company has purchased part of the investment i.e. 40.66% and remaining part is still pending. The investor has invoked Arbitration clause, Further, as per discussion with management ATIL is settling the investor by buying the full investment.
e. We draw attention to note 45 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 , as per prescribed norms issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the exercise of powers conferred on the Bank under Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI), the lender banks have issued notices the details of which are as follows:
i) The Company has availed a loan of Rs. 15,000 lakhs and now the outstanding principal is Rs.10,360 lakhs from Allahabad bank (now merged with Indian bank), for project Sushant Serene Residency, Sector ETA - II, Greater Noida. The loan account is classified as NPA. The Company has submitted One Time Settlement [âOTSâ] proposal to the Bank and has paid an upfront deposit against the proposed OTS to Bank. An insolvency application under section 7 of the IBC Act 2016 against the Company in NCLT New Delhi against ''Serene Residency'' Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noida has been admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] vide Order dated 20.10.2023 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âIndian Bank Versus M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited.â Thereafter, Mr. Navneet Kumar Gupta, as IRP having Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IPP00001/2016-2017/10009 is directed to take charge of the CIRP in respect of âSerene Residency Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noida with immediate effect
ii) In respect of Financial Facilities availed from IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN), a revised payment schedule for OTS has been approved by IFIN for payment of Rs. 11,136 lakhs (including interest for the intervening period) vide their letter dated 22.11.2023. The company has paid an amount of Rs 2,836 Lakhs till 31st March 2024. The Company has approached IFIN for revision in payment terms of balance agreed OTS amounts.
iii) The company had availed Working Capital Fund Based Limits of Rs. 3,002 lakhs, and a Bank Guaranty facility from Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited, New Delhi. During Sep''23 Jammu & Kashmir Bank approved an OTS offer submitted by the Company for full repayment of the bank''s approved OTS amounts by 15th Dec''23 which the company repaid in full and final and obtained No-Dues Certificates dated 13th Dec''23. All securities have been released by the Bank.
f. We draw attention to note 41 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 wherein during the quarter ended 30th September 2018, the Award in the matter of arbitration with Landmark group was pronounced. The Award contemplates joint and several liability of four companies of Ansal Group, including the Company, amounting to Rs. 5,578 lakhs along with interest amounting to Rs. 10,508 lakhs. The Petition filed by Ansal Group has been disposed of by Hon''ble High Court vide order dt. 5th January 2022 with direction to deposit with the Registry of the Court an amount of Rs, 20,000 Lakhs approx. (Rs. 3,099.91 Lakhs earlier deposited with the Hon''ble Court, released to Landmark Group through Order dated 08.08.2023). Pursuant to a settlement arrived between the parties, nothing remains payable to Dalmia Group, and in respect of this, an application has been filed with the Hon''ble Delhi High Court. Settlement agreement is pending to receive with us.
g. We draw attention to note 43 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024,
in relation to UP RERA projects (1) UPRERAPRJ9594 (2) UPRERAPRJ7090 (3) UPRERAPRJ7122, located at Lucknow, has been deregistered by UPRERA. And the Company has filed an appeal with RERA Appellate Tribunal on various grounds. Next hearing before Appellate Tribunal is awaited due to vacation of Court. .
(4) In respect of project bearing RERA No UPRERAPRJ10009 - completion has been applied
to Lucknow Development Authority and information has been given to RERA authorities.
(5) UPRERAPRJ10150 - as per direction of RERA Authority, the project audit has been completed by the M/s. Asija Associates and report has been submitted to RERA.
(6) Some of the projects has been lapsed for registration under Haryana RERA Act.
The process is underway as on date of report and consequently, effect in the financial statements will be given once the process is complete
h. We draw attention to note no 42 of the standalone financial statements wherein the Company has purchased properties aggregating to Rs. 16,078 lakh from one of its subsidiary (holding 70.57% equity shares) Ansal Townships Infrastructure Limited (ATIL) in the financial year 2011 -12. The Company has not paid Rs. 14,374 lakh out of the above consideration to ATIL till date. ATIL is demanding interest on delayed payment of the outstanding amount @18% per annum. Further, ATIL has not made provision for interest receivable on advance of Rs. 1,140 lakhs, outstanding on 31.03.2019, given to the Company. One of the minority investor shareholders of the ATIL, âIIRF India Realty Ltdâ has objected to granting interest free advance and has demanded that the ATIL recover interest @ 18% per annum on the amount so advanced.
However, the Company has denied such demand on the basis that there is no such clause in the agreement entered into with ATIL and has not provided for any interest in its books of accounts.
i. We draw attention to note no 44 to the standalone financial statements, Velford Ventures Ltd and New Dimensions Holdings Limited as equity investors along with Grainwell Ventures Ltd and Clear Horizon Investment PTE Ltd as debenture investors (âinvestorsâ) which have invested in New Look Builders & Developers Private Limited had referred the matter to an Arbitrator on their dispute with APIL. In the meanwhile, both the parties, (i.e., the company and the Investors) had entered into master settlement agreement, which was jointly submitted to the arbitrator. Based on the master settlement agreement filed with the arbitrator, interim arbitration award was pronounced. A second addendum of master settlement has been executed and as per agreement, a final settlement amount of Rs. 16,870 lakhs shall be payable along with interest @1.5% pm from 1st August 2022. The company is in the process to execute the terms of the agreement and no further liability is expected in books of account. However, any adjustment in books will be made at the time of final completion of terms of agreement.
j. There is a reconciliation gap between the outstanding balance of the Company and Ansal Hi-Tech Townships Limited, a subsidiary company, amounting Rs. 729.56 Lakhs. The Companies are under process of reconciliation as on reporting date.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of the above matters.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance inour audit of the standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor''s Responsibilities for the audit of the standalone financial statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying standalone financial statements.
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Key audit matters |
How our audit addressed the key audit matters |
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Assessment of net realisable value (NRV) of inventories |
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The Company''s inventory comprises of ongoing and completed real estate projects, unlaunched projects and development rights. As at March 31,2024, the carrying values of inventories amounts to ? 2,62,721.23 Lakh. The inventories are carried at the lower of the cost and net realizable value (''NRV''). The determination of the NRV involves estimates based on prevailing market conditions, current prices and expected date of commencement and completion of the project, the estimated future selling price, cost to complete projects and selling costs. Considering significance of the amount of carrying value of inventories in the financial statements and the involvement of significant estimation and judgement in such assessment of NRV, the same has been considered as key audit matter. |
Our audit procedures/ testing included, among others: ⢠We read and evaluated the accounting policies and disclosures made in the financial statements with respect to inventories; ⢠Evaluating the management''s valuation methodology and assessing the key estimates, data inputs and assumptions adopted in the valuations, which included comparing expected future average selling prices with available market data such as recently transacted prices for similar properties located in the nearby vicinity of each property development project and the sales budget plans maintained by the Company; ⢠Verifying the NRV assessment and comparing the estimated construction costs to complete each development with the Company''s updated budgets. ⢠We have tested the NRV of the inventories to its carrying value in books on sample basis. |
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Assessing impairment of Investments in subsidiaries and joint venture |
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The Company has significant investments in its joint ventures and associates. As at 31 March 2024, the carrying values of Group''s investment in its subsidiaries and joint venture entities amounts to Rs. 49,086.30 lakh. Management reviews regularly whether there are any indicators of impairment of the investments by reference to the requirements under Ind AS 36 âImpairment of Assetsâ. For investments where impairment indicators exist, significant judgments are required to determine the key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow models, such as revenue growth, unit price and discount rates. Considering, the impairment assessment involves significant assumptions and judgement, the same has been considered as key audit matter. |
Our procedures in assessing the management''s judgement for the impairment assessment included, among others, the following: ⢠We assessed the Group''s valuation methodology applied in determining the recoverable amount of the investments; ⢠We obtained and read the valuation report used by the management for determining the fair value (''recoverable amount'') of its investments; ⢠We considered the independence, competence and objectivity of the management specialist involved in determination of valuation; ⢠We tested the fair value of the investment as mentioned in the valuation report to the carrying value in books; ⢠Made inquiries with management to understand key drivers of the cash flow forecasts, discount rates, etc and assessed the reasonableness thereof; ⢠Involved experts to review the assumptions used by the management specialists. We reviewed the disclosures made in the financial statements regarding such investments. |
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Assessment of the going concern of the Company |
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The accumulated losses as on March 31,2024 is Rs.1,52,537.82 lakh (major part of accumulated losses was due to the Company adopting Ind AS - 115 âRevenue from Contracts with Customersâ with effect from 01.04.2018 resulting in reversal of earlier profits Rs. 1,17,518.87 lakh in retained earnings as at 01.04.2018). As a result, accumulated losses exceed the share capital and free reserves of the Company. Due to recession in the industry, the Company continues to face liquidity issues due to multiple repayment and statutory obligations. These events or conditions indicate that there are conditions existing that may have some impact on the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. In view of management facing liquidity issues the management has taken various initiatives to revive their liquidity position and in view of its confidence in achieving these initiatives the accounts have been prepared on the same accounting assumptions. |
Our audit procedures to assess the going concern of the Company in view of the liquidity issues being faced by the Company included the following: ⢠Inquire of management as to its knowledge of events or conditions and related business risks beyond the period of assessment used by management that may cast doubt on the entity''s ability to meet its financial commitments continue as a going concern. ⢠Analysis and discussion of cash flow, profit, and other relevant forecasts with management. ⢠Reading of minutes of the meetings of shareholders, board of directors, and other important committees for reference to financing difficulties. ⢠Obtaining written representation from management concerning plans for future action whose outcome is expected to mitigate the situation. |
Information other than the standalone financial statements and Auditor''s Report thereon
The Company''s Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report but does not include the standalone financial statements and our auditor''s report thereon. The Annual report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this Auditor''s Report.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements
The Company''s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified under Section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfrauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring theaccuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Company''s financial reporting process.
Auditor''s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor''s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
⢠Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
⢠Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the Company has adequate internal financial controls system in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls.
⢠Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
⢠Conclude on the appropriateness of management''s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor''s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor''s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
⢠Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor''s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2020 (âthe Orderâ), issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of Section 143 of the Act, we give in the âAnnexure 1â, a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
2. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' 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, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
(c) The balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss including other comprehensive income, the cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended;
(e) The matter described in the Basis of Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, may have an adverse effect on the functioning of the Company;
(f) On the basis of the written representations received from the management of the Company as on March 31, 2024 taken on record by the Company, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2024 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act;
(g) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the company with reference to these standalone financial statements and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in âAnnexure 2â to this report;
(h) In our opinion, the managerial remuneration for the year ended March 31, 2024 has been paid / provided by the Company to its directors in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act;
(i) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor''s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'', disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone financial statements - refer note 38 to the standalone financial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses;
iii. There is no amount which is, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
iv. a) The management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been advanced
or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other persons or entities, including foreign entities (âIntermediariesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever (âUltimate Beneficiariesâ) by or on behalf of the Company or provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf
of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
b) The management has represented, that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been received by the Company from any persons or entities, including foreign entities (âFunding Partiesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Holding Company or its subsidiary companies incorporated in India shall, whether, directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever (âUltimate Beneficiariesâ) by or on behalf of the Funding Parties or provide any guarantee, security or the like from or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
c) Based on such audit procedures that the auditor has considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, nothing has come to their notice that has caused them to believe that the representations under sub-clause (i) and (ii) contain any material misstatement.
v. No dividend has been declared or paid during the year by the company.
vi. The reporting under Rule 11(g) of the companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 is applicable from 1st April, 2023. Based on our examination, which includes test checks, the company has used the accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail / edit log facility and the same has been operated throughout the year for all the relevant transactions recorded in the software. Further, during the course of our audit we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered.
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Mar 31, 2023
Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited
Report on the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited(âthe Companyâ), which comprise the balance sheet as at March 31 2023, the statement of profit and loss, including the statement of other comprehensive income, the cash flowstatement and the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (herein after referred as âstandalone financial statementsâ).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2023 , its loss including other comprehensive income, its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
a. We draw attention to the accompanying Statement, the Company has borrowings from certain banks which have been classified as non-performing assets (''NPA borrowings'') and those from certain other banks/ asset reconstruction company (together referred to as ''the Lenders''). The Company had entered into settlement agreements (''Settlement Agreements'') with some of these Lenders for the aforesaid loans. As described in the said note, the Company has delayed the payments in respect of the instalments due to these Lenders pursuant to the relevant loan agreements and Settlement Agreements. In respect of the afore mentioned NPA borrowings and delayed payments under the Settlement Agreements, the Company has not recognised interest for the period from 01st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 aggregating to Rs. 4,130.08 lakhs payable under the terms of the said agreements, as estimated by the management based on expected re-negotiation with the Lenders. Due to the nonavailability of statement of Accounts from the Lenders, stated amount has been calculated on the basis of available document with the management.
We further report that, if the observations made by us in para (a) above been considered, the total comprehensive loss for the year would have been Rs. 42,271.78 lakhs (as against the reported figure of total comprehensive loss of Rs. 38,141.70. lakhs), other current financial liabilities would have been Rs. 38,444.18 lakhs (as against the reported figure of Rs. 34,314.10 lakhs)
We conducted our audit of the standalone financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs), as specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the ''Auditor''s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements'' section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ''Code of Ethics'' issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion on standalone financial statements.
Without qualifying:
a. Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited [âAPILâ or âCompanyâ] was admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] vide Order dated 16.11.2022 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âBibhuti Bhushan Biswas & Ors. Versus M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limitedâ. Subsequently, a Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No. 41 of 2023 was filed before the Hon''ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal [âNCLATâ] against the admission order. The Hon''ble NCLAT vide Order dated 13.01.2023 held that the CIRP under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 [âIBCâ] shall only be confined to the âFernhill Projectâ situated at District Gurgaon. Shortly after the Order dated 13.01.2023 was passed, the IRP filed a Clarification Application
dated the 17.01.2023 in relation to the Hon''ble NCLAT Order dated 13.01.2023, which will now be heard on the 10th November, 2023 or other date as may be decided by NCLAT.
Further, the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] has been initiated in respect of Project âSerene Residency Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noidaâ only vide Order dated 20.10.2023 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âIndian Bank Versus M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited.â
The process is underway as on date of report and consequently, effect in the financial statements will be given once the process is complete.
b. We draw attention to note 40 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 which describes that the Company had claimed a cumulative exemption of Rs. 3,408 lakh up to the period ended March 31, 2011, under section 80 IA (4)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units, pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes (Competent Authority). The Competent Authority rejected the initial application against which the Company has filed review petition. Since, the Review Petition of the company has been pending for long time, the company has filed Writ Petition before the Hon''ble Delhi High Court. The same has been admitted by the Hon''ble Delhi High Court and notice issued to the department. Next date of hearing is 31st January, 2024.
c. We draw attention to note 60 of the accompanying standalone financial statements, wherein the company has filed petition before the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal, North Delhi Bench for relief in the scheme of repayment of public deposits (as on 31.03.2023 total outstanding principal is of Rs. 8,358.14 lakhs) sanctioned by Company Law Board. The Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal has been pleased to issue notice to all deposit holders. The next date of hearing is 09.11.2023.
d. We draw attention to note 47 of the accompanying standalone financial statements, wherein IIRF India IRF India Realty Limited - II fund âForeign Investorâ and IL&FS Trust Company Limited (acting as Trustee of IFIN Realty Trust) through its manager IL&FS Investment Managers Limited âIndian Investorâ had invested an amount of Rs. 7,934 Lakh in Equity Shares and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of Ansal Townships Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of the Company. The Company has purchased part of the investment i.e. 40.66% and remaining part is still pending. The investor has invoked Arbitration clause, Further ATIL is settling the Investor by buying the full investment.
e. We draw attention to note 46 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31,2023 , as per prescribed norms issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the exercise of powers conferred on the Bank under Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI), the lender banks have issued notices the details of which are as follows:
i) The Company has availed a loan of Rs. 15,000 lakhs and now the outstanding principal is Rs.10,360 lakhs from Allahabad bank (now merged with Indian bank), for project Sushant Serene Residency, Sector ETA - II, Greater Noida. The loan account is classified as NPA. The Company has submitted One Time Settlement [âOTSâ] proposal to the Bank and has paid an upfront deposit against the proposed OTS to Bank. The bank has returned OTS proposal and advised the Company to submit an improved proposal. Indian Bank also has filed a recovery suit & insolvency application under section 7 of IBC Act 2016, against the Company in DRT New Delhi & NCLT New Delhi. Further, the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [âCIRPâ] has been initiated in respect of Project âSerene Residency Group Housing Project at Sector ETA II, Greater Noidaâ only vide Order dated 20.10.2023 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II in the matter of âIndian Bank Versus M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited.â
ii) The Company had availed Working Capital Fund Based Limits of Rs. 3,100 Lakhs and Bank Guaranty facility from Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited, New Delhi. The fund-based account has been classified as NPA. During the month of September 2023, Jammu & Kashmir Bank approved OTS offer submitted by the Company for full repayment of bank''s approved OTS amounts by 15th December 2023. The Jammu & Kashmir Bank has also filed a recovery suit against the Company in DRT, New Delhi. The next hearing before DRT is 29.11.2023.
iii) In respect of Financial Facilities availed from IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN), an OTS to pay Rs. 10,966 lakhs as full & final settlement was executed between the Company and IFIN and approval from their competent authorities received vide their order dated 14.10.2022. The Company has paid Rs 500 Lakhs as per the terms of approval on 20.10.2022. Due to the initiation of CIRP since 16th November 2022 and imposition of moratorium period on the operation of the Company, payments of balance amounts could not be made.
f. We draw attention to note 41 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 wherein during the quarter ended 30th September 2018, the Award in the matter of arbitration with Landmark group was pronounced. The Award contemplates joint and several liability of four companies of Ansal Group, including the Company, amounting to Rs. 5,578 lakhs along with interest amounting to Rs. 10,508 lakhs. The Petition filed by Ansal Group has been disposed of by Hon''ble High Court vide order dt. 5th January 2022 with direction to deposit with the Registry of the Court an amount of Rs, 20,000 Lakhs approx. (Rs. 3,099.91 Lakhs earlier deposited with the Hon''ble Court, released to Landmark Group through Order dated 08.08.2023). No provision has been made in the books of accounts for balance amounts. However, the Company has disclosed the same as Contingent Liability. Next course of action is still pending.
g. We draw attention to note 43 of the accompanying standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31,2023, in relation to UP RERA projects (1) UPRERAPRJ4754 (2) UPRERAPRJ3331 (3) UPRERAPRJ9594(4) UPRERAPRJ7090 (5) UPRERAPRJ7122, located at Lucknow, has been deregistered by UPRERA. And the Company has filed an appeal with RERA Appellate Tribunal on various grounds. Next hearing before Appellate Tribunal is awaited due to vacation of Court. (6) In respect of project bearing RERA No UPRERAPRJ10009 - completion has been applied to Lucknow Development Authority and information has been given to RERA authorities. (7) UPRERAPRJ10150 - as per direction of RERA Authority, the project audit has been completed by the M/s. Asija Associates and report has been submitted to RERA.
h. We draw attention to note no 42 of the standalone financial statements wherein the Company has purchased properties aggregating to Rs. 16,078 lakh from one of its subsidiary (holding 70.57% equity shares) Ansal Townships Infrastructure Limited (ATIL) in the financial year 2011 -12. The Company has not paid Rs. 14,374 lakh out of the above consideration to ATIL till date. ATIL is demanding interest on delayed payment of the outstanding amount @18% per annum. However, the Company has denied such demand on the basis that there is no such clause in the agreement entered into with ATIL and has not provided for any interest on the outstanding amount in its books of account. In view of the above, we are unable to ascertain the possible impact it may have on the profit and financial position of the Company and hence not commented upon.
i. We draw attention to note no 42 of the standalone financial statements wherein ATIL has not made provision for interest receivable on advance of Rs. 1,140 lakh given to the Company. One of the minority investors, shareholder of the ATIL, âIIRF India Realty Ltdâ has objected to granting interest free advance and has demanded that the ATIL recover interest @ 18% per annum on the amount so advanced. In view of the above, we are unable to ascertain the possible impact it may have on the profit and financial position of the Company and hence not commented upon.
j. We draw attention to note no 44 to the standalone financial statements, Velford Ventures Ltd and New Dimensions Holdings Limited as equity investors along with Grainwell Ventures Ltd and Clear Horizon Investment PTE Ltd as debenture investors (âinvestorsâ) which have invested in Ansal Phalak Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (APIPL) (Now known as New Look Builders & Developers Private Limited) had referred the matter to an Arbitrator on their dispute with APIL. In the meanwhile, both the parties, (i.e., the company and the Investors) had entered into master settlement agreement, which was jointly submitted to the arbitrator. Based on the master settlement agreement filed with the arbitrator, interim arbitration award was pronounced. A second addendum of master settlement has been executed and as per agreement, a final settlement amount of Rs 168.70 crores shall be payable along with interest @1.5% pm from 1st August 2022. The company is in the process to execute the terms of the agreement and no further liability is expected in books of account. However, any adjustment in books will be made at the time of final completion of terms of agreement.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of the above matters.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance inour audit of the standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Foreach matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor''s Responsibilities for the audit of the standalone financial statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying standalone financial statements.
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Assessment of net realisable value (NRV) of inventories |
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The Company''s inventory comprises of ongoing and completed real estate projects, unlaunched projects and development rights. As at March 31, 2023, the carrying values of inventories amounts to Rs. 2,79,563.97 Lakh. The inventories are carried at the lower of the cost and net realizable value (''NRV''). The determination of the NRV involves estimates based on prevailing market conditions, current prices and expected date of commencement and completion of the project, the estimated future selling price, cost to complete projects and selling costs. Considering significance of the amount of carrying value of inventories in the financial statements and the involvement of significant estimation and judgement in such assessment of NRV, the same has been considered as key audit matter. |
Our audit procedures/ testing included, among others: ⢠We read and evaluated the accounting policies and disclosures made in the financial statements with respect to inventories; ⢠Evaluating the management''s valuation methodology and assessing the key estimates, data inputs and assumptions adopted in the valuations, which included comparing expected future average selling prices with available market data such as recently transacted prices for similar properties located in the nearby vicinity of each property development project and the sales budget plans maintained by the Company; ⢠Verifying the NRV assessment and comparing the estimated construction costs to complete each development with the Company''s updated budgets. ⢠We have tested the NRV of the inventories to its carrying value in books on sample basis. |
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The Company has significant investments in its joint ventures and associates. As at 31 March 2023, the carrying values of Group''s investment in its subsidiaries and joint venture entities amounts to Rs. 49,086.81 lakh. Management reviews regularly whether there are any indicators of impairment of the investments by reference to the requirements under Ind AS 36 âImpairment of Assetsâ. For investments where impairment indicators exist, significant judgments are required to determine the key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow models, such as revenue growth, unit price and discount rates. Considering, the impairment assessment involves significant assumptions and judgement, the same has been considered as key audit matter. |
Our procedures in assessing the management''s judgement for the impairment assessment included, among others, the following: ⢠We assessed the Group''s valuation methodology applied in determining the recoverable amount of the investments; ⢠We obtained and read the valuation report used by the management for determining the fair value (''recoverable amount'') of its investments; ⢠We considered the independence, competence and objectivity of the management specialist involved in determination of valuation; ⢠We tested the fair value of the investment as mentioned in the valuation report to the carrying value in books; ⢠Made inquiries with management to understand key drivers of the cash flow forecasts, discount rates, etc and assessed the reasonableness thereof; ⢠Involved experts to review the assumptions used by the management specialists. We reviewed the disclosures made in the financial statements regarding such investments. |
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The accumulated losses as on March 31, 2023 is Rs.1,53,029.65 lakh (major part of accumulated losses was due to the Company adopting Ind AS -115 âRevenue from Contracts with Customersâ with effect from 01.04.2018 resulting in reversal of earlier profits Rs. 1,17,518.87 lakh in retained earnings as at 01.04.2018). As a result, accumulated losses exceed the share capital and free reserves of the Company. Due to recession in the industry, the Company continues to face liquidity issues due to multiple repayment and statutory obligations. These events or conditions indicate that there are conditions existing that may have some impact on the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. In view of management facing liquidity issues the management has taken various initiatives to revive their liquidity position and in view of its confidence in achieving these initiatives the accounts have been prepared on the same accounting assumptions. |
Our audit procedures to assess the going concern of the Company in view of the liquidity issues being faced by the Company included the following: ⢠Inquire of management as to its knowledge of events or conditions and related business risks beyond the period of assessment used by management that may cast doubt on the entity''s ability to meet its financial commitments continue as a going concern. ⢠Analysis and discussion of cash flow, profit, and other relevant forecasts with management. ⢠Reading of minutes of the meetings of shareholders, board of directors, and other important committees for reference to financing difficulties. ⢠Obtaining written representation from management concerning plans for future action whose outcome is expected to mitigate the situation. |
Information other than the standalone financial statements and Auditor''s Report thereon
The Company''s Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report but does not include the standalone financial statements and our auditor''s report thereon. The Annual report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this Auditor''s Report.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements
In the absence of Board of Directors due to admission of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (''the Code'') vide Order dated 16.11.2022 passed by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal [âNCLTâ], New Delhi Bench, Court-II. The Company''s Management is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified under Section 133 ofthe Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfrauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; makingjudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the 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 presentationof the standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Management is also responsible for overseeing the Company''s financial reporting process.
Auditor''s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor''s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurancebut is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintainprofessional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
⢠Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
⢠Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the Company has adequate internal financial controls system in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls.
⢠Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
⢠Conclude on the appropriateness of management''s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor''s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if suchdisclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor''s report. However, future events or conditionsmay cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
⢠Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial statements,including the disclosures, and whether the standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor''s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2020 (âthe Orderâ), issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of Section 143 of the Act, we give in the âAnnexure 1â, a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
2. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' 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, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
(c) The balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss including other comprehensive income, the cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'' the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended;
(e) The matter described in the Basis of Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, may have an adverse effect on the functioning of the Company;
(f) On the basis of the written representations received from the management of the Company as on March 31, 2023 taken on record by the Company, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2023 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act;
(g) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the company with reference to these standalone financial statements and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in âAnnexure 2â to this report;
(h) In our opinion, the managerial remuneration for the year ended March 31, 2023 has been paid / provided by the Company to its directors in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act;
(i) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor''s Report in accordance withRule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the ''Basis for Qualified Opinion Paragraph above'', disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone financial statements - refer note 38 to the standalone financial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses;
iii. There is no amount which is, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
iv. a) The management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have
been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other persons or entities, including foreign entities (âIntermediariesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever (âUltimate Beneficiariesâ) by or on behalf of the Company or provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
b) The management has represented, that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been received by the Company from any persons or entities, including foreign entities (âFunding Partiesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Holding Company or its subsidiary companies incorporated in India shall, whether, directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever (âUltimate Beneficiariesâ) by or on behalf of the Funding Parties or provide any guarantee, security or the like from or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
c) Based on such audit procedures that the auditor has considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, nothing has come to their notice that has caused them to believe that the representations under sub-clause (i) and (ii) contain any material misstatement.
v. No dividend has been declared or paid during the year by the company.
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Firm''s Registration No. 023711N
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Place: New Delhi
Date: 27th March, 2024
UDIN: 24512362BKFCAM7743
Mar 31, 2018
Report on the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone Ind AS financial statements of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited (''the Company''), which comprise the balance sheet as at March 31, 2018, the statement of profit and loss (including other comprehensive income), the cash flow statement and the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (herein after referred to as âInd AS financial statementsâ).
Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Company''s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) with respect to the preparation of these standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant Rules issued thereunder.
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 standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor''s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone Ind AS 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 thereunder.
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 standalone Ind AS financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the standalone Ind AS financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the standalone Ind AS 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 standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. 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 standalone Ind AS financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS 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, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2018, and its loss ( including other comprehensive income), its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to:
(i) Note No. 41 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements wherein the Company had claimed a cumulative exemption of Rs. 3,448 lakhs up to the period ended March 31, 2011, continuing up to the end of current period, under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units, pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes (Competent Authority). The Competent Authority rejected the initial application against which the Company has filed review petition. The Company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its review petition satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme of Industrial Park under Industrial Park (Amendment) Scheme, 2010. No exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales of industrial park units.
(ii) Note No. 64 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements wherein the Company is carrying project inventory of Rs. 11,043 lakhs for one of its Group Housing projects. The Company had applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land subject to certain conditions. Pending final decision of the Authority in the matter and fulfillment of conditions precedent, the management is of the view that there is no impairment in the value of land/ project and we have relied on management contention.
(iii) Note No. 58 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements wherein the Company pursuant to Orders of the Company Law Board {CLB} dated the December 30, 2014 and April 28, 2016, the Company was required to refund all its public deposits as per the schedule. Further, as per National Company Law Tribunal Order dated January 13, 2017, in response to an application filed by the Company, as amended/extended from time to time, the Company was required to repay Rs 400 lakhs per month as per revised schedule. As on March 31, 2018 an amount of Rs 1,530 lakhs is overdue on account of what was payable as per schedule.
(iv) Note No. 45 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements wherein the Company Prescribed Norms issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and exercise of powers conferred on the Bank under Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SREAFAESI), two lender banks of the Company have classified the bank accounts of the Company as Non - Performing Assets (NPA) and have demanded the entire amount of Rs. 19,246 lakhs due towards the banks outstanding excluding interest and penal charges. As explained to us, the Company is not in agreement with the contention of the lender banks and is in discussions with the lender banks to resolve this matter.
Our opinion is not qualified in respect of the above matters.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2016 (âthe Orderâ) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Act, we give in the Annexure A, a statement on the matters specified in the paragraph 3 and 4 of the Order.
2. 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 it appears from our examination of those books;
c) The balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss (including other comprehensive income), the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS financial statements comply with the Indian Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with relevant Rules issued thereunder;
e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on March 31, 2018 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2018 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act;
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in âAnnexure Bâ; and
g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor''s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigation on its financial position as referred to in Note 39 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
ii. The Company did not have any long term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses;
There has been no delay in transferring amounts required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
Annexure A to the Independent Auditor''s Report to the Members of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited dated May 30, 2018 on its Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements.
Report on the matters specified in paragraph 3 of the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2016 (âthe Order'') issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) as referred to in paragraph 1 of âReport on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements'' section.
i. (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
(b) The Company has a phased program of physical verification of its fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets identified during the year for verification have not been physically verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books of account to the extent of verification carried out.
(c) In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the title deeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company.
ii. The Management has conducted physical verification of inventory at reasonable intervals during the year and no material discrepancies were noticed on such physical verification.
iii. The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to companies, firms or other parties covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the Act. Accordingly, provisions of clause 3(iii) of the Order are not applicable.
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, provisions of section 185 and 186 of the Act in respect of loans to directors including entities in which they are interested and in respect of loans and advances given, investments made and, guarantees, and securities given have been complied with by the Company.
v. In the previous year, the Company had filed with Company Law Board (CLB) a scheme for extension of time for repayment of its fixed deposits. CLB had approved extension of time for repayment of fixed deposits with certain conditions vide Order dated December 30, 2014 and April 28, 2016 under sections 74(2) of the Act. As per National Company Law Tribunal Order dated January 13, 2017, in response to an application filed by the Company, as amended/extended from time to time, the Company was required to repay Rs. 400 lakhs per month as per revised schedule. As on March 31, 2018 an amount of Rs 1,530 lakhs is overdue on account of what was payable as per schedule. Further, provisions of section 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Act, whichever is applicable have been complied with by the Company [refer para (iii) of Emphasis of Matter para of main independent auditors report].
vi. The Central Government has prescribed for maintenance of Cost Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act with regard to the activities of the Company. The Company is in the process of making and maintaining those records. However, we are not required to carry out a detailed examination of the same.
vii. a. According to the information and explanations given to us and the records of the Company examined by us, in our opinion, the Company is generally irregular in depositing the undisputed statutory dues including provident fund, employees state insurance, income tax, sales tax, service tax, goods and service tax (GST), duty of customs, duty of excise, value added tax, cess, professional tax and other material statutory dues, as applicable, with the appropriate authorities, during the year. However, there are no such undisputed statutory dues payable for a period of more than six months from the date they became payable as at March 31, 2018 except income tax payable of Rs. 1366.92 lakhs, Tax Deducted at Source of Rs. 388.03 lakhs and Works contract tax of Rs. 62.52 lakhs.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us and as per the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of income tax, sales tax, value added tax, service tax, goods and service tax (GST), duty of customs, duty of excise which have not been deposited with the appropriate authorities on account of any dispute and the forum where the dispute is pending, are as under:
|
S. No. |
Name of Statute |
Nature of Dues |
Amount (Rs. in lacs) |
Assessment Year |
Forum where pending |
|
1 |
Sales Tax Act |
Delhi Sales Tax |
4.47 |
1999-2000 |
Assessing Authority Special Zone, Delhi |
|
2 |
Sales Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
0.29 |
2006-2007 |
Additional Commissioner (Appeal), Ghaziabad |
|
3 |
Sales Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
1.08 |
2008-2009 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghaziabad |
|
4 |
Local Area Development Tax Act |
Local Area Development Tax |
8.73 |
2003-2004 |
Joint Excise & Taxation Commissioner (Appeal), Gurgaon |
|
5 |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
0.06 |
2007-2008 |
Additional Commissioner (Appeal), Ghaziabad |
|
6 |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
8 |
2011-2012 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghaziabad |
|
7 |
UP Trade Tax Act |
Work Contract Tax |
61.64 |
2009-2010 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghaziabad |
|
8 |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
14.45 |
2011-2012 |
Additional Commissioner of Commer cial Tax (Appeal) |
|
9 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
2858.89 |
2010-2011 |
Commissioner of Income Tax, New Delhi |
|
10 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
675.68 |
2011-2012 |
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax |
|
11 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
313.03 |
2012-2013 |
ITAT, New Delhi |
|
12 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
594.35 |
2013-2014 |
ITAT, New Delhi |
|
13 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
1,240.00 |
1988-1989 to 2014-2015 |
Supreme Court |
|
14 |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
1,070.94 |
2014-2015 |
ITAT, New Delhi |
|
15 |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.45 |
1992-1993 |
Asstt. Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
|
16 |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.50 |
1997-1998 |
Deputy Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
|
17 |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.96 |
2000-2001 |
Deputy Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
viii. On the basis of the audit procedures performed by us, the information & explanations furnished and representations made by the management, the Company has delays in repayment of dues including interest to banks and financial institutions. The defaults which have remained outstanding at the year-end are given in the table below. There are no outstanding debentures or Government loans at year end.
a. Defaults in repayment of dues to bank and financial institutions existing as at March 31, 2018 are as under:
|
Particulars |
Period of Delay |
|||||
|
1 - 31 Days |
32 - 60 Days |
61 - 89 Days |
90-182 Days |
Above 183 Days |
Total |
|
|
Term loans from banks |
||||||
|
Against principal Amount |
||||||
|
Bank of Maharashtra - Lucknow |
- |
- |
- |
- |
317.23 |
317.23 |
|
Bank of Maharashtra - Delhi |
604.00 |
- |
604.00 |
1,208.00 |
858.21 |
3,274.21 |
|
Bank Of India |
- |
- |
100.00 |
- |
- |
100.00 |
|
Indian Bank |
- |
- |
321.43 |
321.43 |
292.86 |
935.71 |
|
Allahabad Bank |
937.50 |
- |
937.50 |
1,875.00 |
866.95 |
4,616.95 |
|
Punjab National Bank |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Against Interest |
||||||
|
Bank of Maharashtra - Lucknow |
12.16 |
4.88 |
4.88 |
17.29 |
59.45 |
91.77 |
|
Bank of Maharashtra - Delhi |
109.40 |
55.61 |
60.78 |
176.13 |
681.74 |
1,090.56 |
|
Bank Of India |
11.26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
11.26 |
|
Indian Bank |
53.07 |
47.35 |
51.50 |
149.04 |
305.18 |
606.13 |
|
Allahabad Bank |
134.86 |
121.83 |
134.88 |
403.05 |
879.38 |
1,674.00 |
|
Punjab National Bank |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Term Loans from Financial Institutions |
||||||
|
Against Principal Amount |
||||||
|
Housing Development Finance Corporation |
60.59 |
45.94 |
10.37 |
- |
- |
116.90 |
|
DMI Finance Pvt. Ltd. |
119.13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
119.13 |
|
Capital India Finance Ltd. |
55.56 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
55.56 |
|
Against Interest |
||||||
|
DMI Finance Pvt. Ltd. |
38.98 |
34.81 |
31.42 |
- |
105.20 |
|
|
Capital India Finance Limited |
12.99 |
11.74 |
33.16 |
- |
- |
57.89 |
b. Defaults in repayment of dues of inter Company deposits existing as at March 31, 2018 are as under:
|
1 - 31 Days |
32 - 60 Days |
61 - 89 Days |
90-182 Days |
Above 183 Days |
Total |
|
|
Inter Company Deposits |
||||||
|
Dalmia Group Holdings |
- |
- |
- |
- |
140.00 |
140.00 |
|
Charismatic Infratech Pvt. Ltd. |
346.26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
346.26 |
|
Sainik Finance & Industries Ltd. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
300.00 |
300.00 |
|
Against Principal |
||||||
|
Dalmia Group Holdings |
2.25 |
2.03 |
2.25 |
6.67 |
52.97 |
66.17 |
|
C. R. Foods India Pvt. Ltd. |
0.50 |
0.45 |
0.50 |
1.47 |
- |
2.92 |
|
Charismatic Infratech Pvt. Ltd. |
51.84 |
96.76 |
44.33 |
- |
- |
192.93 |
|
Sainik Finance & Industries Ltd. |
3.90 |
3.52 |
3.90 |
11.57 |
37.43 |
60.32 |
ix In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not raised any money way of initial public offer / further public offer. Further, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
x. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, we report that no fraud by the Company or on the Company by the officers and employees of the Company has been noticed or reported during the year.
xi. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, managerial remuneration has been paid / provided in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of section 197 of the Act read with Schedule V to the Act.
xii. The Company is not a Nidhi Company. Therefore, the provisions of clause 3(xii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
xiii In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us during the course of audit, transactions with the related parties are in compliance with section 177 and section 188 of the Act, where applicable and the details have been disclosed in the notes to the standalone Ind AS financial statements, as required by the applicable Indian Accounting Standards.
xiv According to the information and explanations given to us and on an overall examination of the books of account, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures during the year under audit and hence not commented upon.
xv In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not entered into any non-cash transactions with directors or persons connected with him as referred to in Section 192 of the Act.
xvi According to the information and explanations given to us, the provisions of section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 are not applicable to the Company.
Annexure B to the Independent Auditor''s Report to the Members of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited dated May 30, 2018 on its standalone Ind AS financial statements .
Report on the Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) as referred to in paragraph 2(f) of âReport on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements'' section
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited (âthe Companyâ) as of March 31, 2018 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Management''s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Company''s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on âthe internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)â. These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to company''s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Act.
Auditors'' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company''s internal financial controls over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the âGuidance Noteâ) and the Standards on Auditing, issued by ICAI and deemed to be prescribed under section 143(10) of the Act, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls, both applicable to an audit of Internal Financial Controls and, both issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness.
Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. 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.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the Company''s internal financial controls system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting
A company''s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company''s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company''s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Company has, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2018, based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
For S.S.KOTHARI MEHTA & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm''s Registration No. 000756N
SUNIL WAHAL
Partner
Membership No. 087294
Place: New Delhi
Date: May 30, 2018
Mar 31, 2016
Independent Auditors'' Report
To the Members of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited Report On the Standalone Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited(âthe Companyâ) which comprises the balance sheet as at March 31, 2016, the statement of profit and loss, 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
The Company''s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) with respect to 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 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 fraud & other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records relevant to the preparation and presentation of standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor''s Responsibility
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 the matters which are required to be included in the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the rules made there under.
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. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the standalone 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 standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. 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 standalone financial statements.
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
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, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2016, and its profit and its cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
We Draw Attention to:
i. Note No. 31 to the standalone financial statements wherein the Company had claimed a cumulative exemption of Rs. 3,448 lacs up to the period ended March 31, 2011, continuing up to the end of current period, under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units, pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes (Competent Authority). The Competent Authority rejected the initial application against which the Company has filed review petition. The Company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its review petition satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme of Industrial Park under Industrial Park (Amendment) Scheme, 2010. No exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales of industrial park units.
ii Note No. 32 to the standalone financial statements wherein the Company is carrying project inventory of Rs. 18,192 lacs for one of its Group Housing projects. The Company had applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land subject to certain conditions. Pending final decision of the Authority in the matter and fulfillment of conditions precedent, the management is of the view that there is no impairment in the value of land/ project and we have relied on management contention.
However, our opinion is not qualified in respect of above matters.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1 As required by the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2015 (''the Order'') issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143 (11) of the Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order;
2. 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 it appears from our examination of those books.
c) The balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss, and the 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 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 March 31, 2016 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2016 from being appointed as director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in âAnnexure Bâ.
g) With respect to the other matters to be included, in the Auditors Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to best of our information and accordingly to explanations given us;
i) The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigation on its financial position as referred to in Note 29 to the standalone financial statements.
ii) The Company did not have any long term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses.
iii) There has been no delay in transferring amounts required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
Annexure A to the Independent Auditor''s Report to the Members of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited Dated May 28. 2016.
Report on the matters specified in paragraph 3 of the Companies (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2016 (âthe Order'') issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) as referred to in paragraph 1 of âReport on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements'' section.
i. a. The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
b. The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets identified during the year for verification have not been physically verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books of account to the extent of verification carried out.
c. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the title deeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company.
ii. a. As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material, stores & spares and inventory of shops/ flats/ houses. In our opinion, the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
b. The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c. In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been properly dealt with in the books of account.
iii. a. The company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to companies, firms or other parties covered in the register maintained under section 189 of the Act. Accordingly clauses 3(iii) (a) & (b) of the Order are not applicable.
b. Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of the principal amount & interest due thereon and overdue amounts are not required.
iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, provisions of section 185 and 186 of the Act, as applicable, in respect of loans to directors including entities in which they are interested and in respect of loans and advances given, investments made and, guarantees, and securities given have been complied with by the company.
v) During the previous year, the Company had filed with Company Law Board (CLB) a scheme for extension of time for repayment of its fixed deposits. CLB had approved extension of time for repayment of fixed deposits with certain conditions vide Order dated 30.12.2014 under sections 74(2) of the Act. In continuation of the previous CLB Order the CLB has further directed the Company vide Order dated 28.04.2016 for repayment of all overdue of Rs. 30 crore over the next four month starting May 2016 along with current maturities of fixed deposits. The Company is in process of complying with above CLB Orders. Further, provisions of section 73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Act, whichever is applicable have been complied by the company.
vi) The Central Government has prescribed for maintenance of Cost Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act with regard to the activities of the Company. The Company is in the process of making and maintaining those records. However, we are not required to carry out a detailed examination of the same.
vii) a. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, according to the records of the Comp-any, undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund, Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance, Sales tax, Wealth-tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues, wherever applicable, have been generally regularly deposited with the appropriate authorities during the year.
However, there are no such undisputed statutory dues payable for a period of more than six months from the date they became payable as at March 31, 2016.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us and as per the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of Customs duty, Excise duty and Service tax which have not been deposited on account of any dispute and the forum where the dispute is pending, are as follows:
|
S. No. |
Name of Statute |
Nature of Dues |
Amount (Rs.in lacs) |
Assessment Year |
Forum where pending |
|
1. |
Sales Tax Act |
Delhi Sales Tax |
4.47 |
1999-00 |
Assessing Authority Special Zone, Delhi |
|
2. |
Sales Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
0.29 |
2006-07 |
Additional Commissioner (Appeal), Ghaziabad |
|
3. |
Sales Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
1.08 |
2008-09 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghaziabad |
|
4. |
Local Area Development Tax Act |
Local Area Development Tax |
8.73 |
2003-04 |
Joint Excise & Taxation Commissioner (Appeal),Gurgaon |
|
5. |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
0.06 |
2007-08 |
Additional Commissioner (Appeal), Ghaziabad |
|
6. |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
8.00 |
2011-12 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghazi bad |
|
7. |
UP Trade Tax Act |
Work Contract Tax |
61.64 |
2009-10 |
Commercial Tax Tribunal Ghaziabad |
|
8. |
UP Trade Tax Act |
UP Sales Tax |
14.45 |
2011-12 |
Additional Commissioner of Commercial Tax (Appeal) |
|
9. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
50.28 |
2008-09 |
Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner Cum Revisional Authority Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
10. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
172.42 |
2009-10 |
Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner Cum Revisional Authority Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
11. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
49.28 |
2010-11 |
Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner Cum Revisional authority Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
12. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
5352.18 |
2011-12 |
Joint Excise and taxation Commissioner (Appeal) Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
13. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
739.09 |
2012-13 |
Joint Excise and taxation Commissioner (Appeal) Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
14. |
Sales Tax Act |
Haryana Sales Tax |
325.56 |
2013-14 |
Joint Excise and taxation Commissioner (Appeal) Gurgaon, Haryana |
|
15. |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
2858.89 |
2010-11 |
Commissioner of Income Tax, New Delhi |
|
16. |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
675.68 |
2011-12 |
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax |
|
17. |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
313.03 |
2012-13 |
ITAT, New Delhi |
|
18. |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
601.49 |
2013-14 |
ITAT, New Delhi |
|
19. |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
Income Tax |
1,240.00 |
1988-89 to 2014-15 |
Supreme Court |
|
S. No. |
Name of Statute |
Nature of Dues |
Amount (Rs.in lacs) |
Assessment Year |
Forum where pending |
|
20. |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.45 |
1992-93 |
Asstt. Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
|
21. |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.50 |
1997-98 |
Deputy Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
|
22. |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957 |
Wealth Tax |
0.96 |
2000-01 |
Deputy Commissioner of Wealth Tax, New Delhi |
viii. On the basis of the audit procedures performed by us, the information & explanations furnished and representations made by the management, the Company has delays in repayment of dues including interest to banks and financial institutions. While such delays were there on different occasions during the year, the relevant amounts have been paid to the respective banks and financial institutions and the delay events have been made good, such delays which have remained outstanding at the year end are enumerated in note 33 to the financial statements. There are no outstanding debentures at year end.
ix. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not raised any money way of initial public offer / further public offer. Further, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
x. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, we report that no fraud by the company or on the company by the officers and employees of the Company has been noticed or reported during the year.
xi. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, managerial remuneration has been paid / provided in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of section 197 of the Act read with Schedule V to the Act.
xii The Company is not a Nidhi company. Therefore, the provisions of clause 3(xii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
xiii. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us during the course of audit, transactions with the related parties are in compliance with section 177 and section 188 of the Act, where applicable and the details have been disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, as required by the applicable accounting standards.
xiv. According to the information and explanations given to us and on an overall examination of the books of account, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures during the year under audit and hence not commented upon.
xv. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not entered into any non-cash transactions with directors or persons connected with him.
xvi. According to the information and explanations given to us, the provisions of section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 are not applicable to the Company.
For S. S. KOTHARI MEHTA & Co.
Chartered Accountants
FRN - 000756N
Sunil Wahal
Partner
Date : 28th May, 2016 Membership No. 087294
Place: New Delhi
Mar 31, 2015
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of
Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited ("the Company") which
comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2015, the Statement of
Profit and Loss, 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
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 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 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 fraud & 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 controls, that were
operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records relevant to the preparation and presentation of
financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
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 the matters which are re- quires to be
included in the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the
Rules made thereunder.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing
specified under Section 143 (10) of the Act. Those Stan- darks 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 financial controls relevant to the Company's
preparation of 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.
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
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the aforesaid 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 of the state of affairs of the Company as
at March 31, 2015 and its profit and its cash flows for the year ended
on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to :
i. Note No. 30 wherein the Company has claimed a cumulative exemption
of Rs. 3448 lacs upto the period ended March 31, 2011, continuing upto
the end of current financial year, under section 80 IA of the Income
Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park
units, pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct
Taxes (Competent Authority). The Competent Authority rejected the
initial application against which the Company has fled review petition.
The Company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its review
petition satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme of
Industrial Park under Industrial Park (Amendment) Scheme, 2010. No
exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales of
industrial park units.
ii. Note No. 31 wherein the Company is carrying project inventory of
Rs. 16374 lacs for one of its Group Housing projects. The Company had
applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of
revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been
received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land
equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land
subject to certain conditions. Pending final decision of the Authority
in the matter and fulfllment of conditions precedent, the management is
of the view that there is no impairment in the value of land/ project
and we have relied on management contention.
iii. Note no 42(b) wherein due to the reasons stated therein, the
Company has not recognised the assets sale relating to its wind
business owing to the uncertainty involved in consummating the
transaction due to certain pre-conditions and, therefore, possible
impairment in the value of these assets of Rs. 1500 lacs.
However, our opinion is not qualified in respect of above matters.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 ('the
Order') issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section
143 (11) of the Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
2. 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 it appears from our examination of
those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss and the 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 accounting standards specified under Section 133 of the
Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014; and
(e) On the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on March 31, 2015 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of
the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2015 from being appointed
as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
(f) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditors'
Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and
accordingly to the explanations given to us:
i) The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigation on its
financial position in its financial statements as referred to in Note
no 27 to the financial statements;
ii) Read with our comments in the Emphasis of Matter paragraph above
and Note no. 42(b) to the financial statements, the Company did not
have any long term contracts including derivative contracts for which
there were any material foreseeable losses; and
iii) There has been no delay in transferring amounts required to be
transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the
Company.
Annexure referred to in paragraph 1 of 'Report on Other Legal and
Regulatory Requirements' of the Independent Auditors' Report of even
date to the members of Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited on its
financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2015
1. a. The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
b. The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year for verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during
physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books
of account to the extent of verification carried out.
2. a. As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material,
stores & spares and inventory of shops/ fats/ houses. In our opinion,
the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
b. The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c. In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. a. The company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties covered in the register maintained
under section 189 of the Act. Accordingly clauses 3(iii) (a) & (b) of
the Order are not applicable.
b. Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount &interest due thereon and overdue amounts are not
required.
4. According to the information and explanations given to us during
the course of audit, there are adequate internal control systems
commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of its business
with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for the sale
of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of the books &
records of the Company, carried out in accordance with the generally
accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come across nor
have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in the
aforesaid internal control systems. The Company's activity does not
qualify for sale of goods.
5. During the year, the Company has fled a scheme for extension of
time for repayment of its fixed deposits with Company Law Board (CLB).
CLB has approved extension of time for repayment of fixed deposits with
certain conditions vide Order dated 30.12.2014 under sections 74(2) of
the Act (CLB Order). The Company has complied with the CLB Order.
Further, provisions of section 73 to 76 or any other relevant
provisions of the Act, as applicable, have been complied with by the
company.
6. We have broadly reviewed the cost accounting records maintained by
the Company pursuant to the Rules made by the Central Government under
section 148(1) of the Act, and are of the opinion that, prima facie,
the prescribed accounts and records have been made and maintained.
However, we are not required to make a detailed examination of such
records.
7. a. According to the information and explanations given to us, and
records of the Company examined by us, the company is generally regular
in depositing undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund,
Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance,
Sales tax, Wealth-tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, Cess
and other material statutory dues, as applicable, with the appropriate
authorities during the year. There are no such dues outstanding at the
year end for a period of more than six months from the date they became
pay- able.
b. According to the records of the Company, the details of dues of
Income-tax, Sales-tax, Wealth-tax, Service-tax, Customs Duty, Excise
Duty, Value added tax and Cess which have not been deposited on account
of any dispute and the forum where the dispute is pending, are as
follows :
S.No. Name of Statute Nature of Dues Amount
(Rs.in lacs)
(i) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 4.47
(ii) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.29
(iii) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 1.08
(iv) Local Area Local Area 8.73
Development Development Tax,
(v) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 33.17
(vi) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.06
(vii) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 8.00
(viii) UP Trade Tax Act Work Contract 98.29
Tax
(ix) Income Tax Act, Income Tax, 1,493.10
1961
(x) Income Tax Act, Income Tax, 504.28
1961
(xi) Income Tax Act Income Tax 140.00
1961
(xii) Income Tax Act Income Tax 1,240.00
1961
(xiii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.45
(xiv) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.50
(xv) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.96
Name of Statute Assessment Forum where pending
Year
Sales Tax Act 1999-00 Assessing Authority Special
Zone, Delhi
Sales Tax Act 2006-07 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
UP Trade Tax Act 2008-09 Commercial Tax Tribunal
Ghaziabad
Local Area Development 2003-04 Joint Excise & Taxation
Commissioner (Appeal), Gurgaon
Sales Tax Act 2004-05 Trade Tax Tribunal, Delhi
UP Trade Tax Act 2007-08 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
UP Trade Tax Act 2011-12 Commercial Tax Tribunal
Ghaziabad
UP Trade Tax Act 2009-10 Commercial Tax Tribunal
Ghaziabad
Income Tax Act, 1961 2010-11 ITAT. New Delhi
Income Tax Act, 1961 2011-12 ITAT. New Delhi
Income Tax Act, 1961 2012-13 ITAT. New Delhi
Income Tax Act, 1961 1988-89 ITAT. New Delhi
to 2014-15
Wealth Tax Act 1992-93 Asst. Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Wealth Tax Act 1997-98 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Wealth Tax Act 2000-01 Asst. Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
c. The company does not have any amount which is required to be
transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund during the year
in accordance with relevant provisions of Companies Act, 1956 ( 1 of
1956) and Rules made thereunder.
8. The Company does not have accumulated losses as at the end of the
financial year. The Company has not incurred cash losses during the
financial year covered by our audit and in the immediately preceding
financial year.
9. On the basis of the audit procedures performed by us, the
information & explanations furnished and representations made by the
management, the Company has delays in repayment of dues including
interest to banks and financial institutions. While such delays were
there on different occasions during the year, the relevant amounts have
been paid to the respective banks and financial institutions and the
delay events have been made good, such delays which have remained
outstanding at the year end are enumerated in note 32 to the financial
statements. There are no outstanding debentures at yearend.
10. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others from banks &
financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such guarantees are
not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the Company.
11. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
12. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
For S. S. KOTHARI MEHTA & Co.
Chartered Accountants
FRN Â 000756N
ARUN K TULSIAN
Date: 16th May, 2015 Partner
Place: New Delhi Membership No. 89907
Mar 31, 2014
We have audited the accompanying Financial Statements of Ansal
Properties & Infrastructure 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 Notes to
Financial Statements comprising of 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") read with the General Circular
15/2013 dated September 13, 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 controls 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 but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity''s
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and 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 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 case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as
at March 31, 2014;
b) In case of Statement of Profit and Loss, of the profit for the year
ended on that date; and
c) In case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year ended
on that date. Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to :
i. Note No. 31 wherein the Company has claimed exemption of Rs. 3448
lacs upto March 31, 2013 under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act,
1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units,
pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes
(Competent Authority). The Competent Authority rejected the initial
application against which the Company has filed review petition. The
Company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its review
petition satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme of
Industrial Park under Industrial Park (Amendment) Scheme, 2010. No
exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales of
industrial park units.
ii. Note No. 32 wherein the Company is carrying project inventory of
Rs. 16733 lacs for one of its Group Housing projects. The Company had
applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of
revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been
received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land
equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land
subject to certain conditions. Pending final decision of the Authority
in the matter and fulfillment of conditions precedent, the management
is of the view that there is no impairment in the value of land/
project and we have relied on management contention.
However, our opinion is not qualified in respect of above matters.
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 Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
2) 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 Act read with the General
Circular 15/2013 dated September 13, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ; and
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 Act.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS'' REPORT (Annexure referred to in our report of
even date) Re: Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited
1. a. The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
b. The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year or verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during
physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books
of account to the extent of verification carried out.
c. Fixed assets disposed off during the year were not substantial.
2. a. As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals
in respect of building material, stores & spares and inventory of
shops/ flats/ houses. In our opinion, the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
b. The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c. In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. a. The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties listed
in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act.
b. Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount & interest due thereon and overdue amounts are not
required.
c. The Company has taken deposits from one of the directors and his
relative and interest bearing advances from two directors and their
four relatives covered in the register maintained under section 301 of
the Act. In our opinion the rate of interest and other terms &
conditions of such deposits and advances are not, prima facie,
prejudicial to the interest of the Company. The maximum amount of such
deposits and advances during the year was Rs. 6976.41 lacs and the year
end balance was Rs. 5438.64 lacs.
d. In respect of deposits and advances taken, repayment of the
principal and interest has been regular as per stipulations wherever
made. There are no overdue amounts at the year end.
4. According to the information and explanations given to us during
the course of audit, there are adequate internal control systems
commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of its business
with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for the sale
of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of the books &
records of the Company, carried out in accordance with the generally
accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come across nor
have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in the
aforesaid internal control systems. The Company''s activity does not
qualify for sale of goods.
5. a. To the best of our knowledge and according to the information
and explanations given to us, we are of the
opinion that particulars of contracts or arrangements that need to be
entered into the register maintained under section 301 of the Act have
been so entered.
b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions with parties in
pursuance of contracts or arrangements, with whom transactions
exceeding the value of Rupees Five Lacs in respect of each party have
taken place during the financial year, are at prices which are
reasonable having regard to the prevailing market prices at the
relevant time where such market prices are available.
6. In respect of fixed deposits accepted from the public, the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provisions of
the Act including the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975
(the Rules) have been complied with except for not maintaining liquid
assets to the extent of Rs. 1269 lacs within the stipulated time as
required by the provisions of Rule 3A of the Rules; the amount was
maintained in a fixed deposit account after the stipulated time. We
have been informed that no order has been passed by Company Law Board
or National Company Law Tribunal or RBI or any Court or any other
Tribunal in this regard.
7. In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size & nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has prescribed for maintenance of Cost
Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of clause (d) of
sub-section (1) of section 209 of the Act with regard to the activities
of the Company. The Company is in the process of making and
maintaining those records. However, we are not required to carry out
a detailed examination of the same.
9. a. In our opinion and according to the information and
explanations given to us, according to the records of
the Company, undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund,
Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance,
Sales tax, Wealth-tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other
material statutory dues, wherever applicable, have been generally
regularly deposited with the appropriate authorities during the year.
However, there are no such undisputed statutory dues payable for a
period of more than six months from the date they became payable as at
March 31, 2014 except Income Tax amounting to Rs. 662 lacs which has
since been deposited.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us and as per
the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of Customs
duty, Excise duty, Service tax and Cess which have not been deposited
on account of any dispute, except the following in respect of disputed
Sales tax, Wealth tax and Income Tax along with the forum where dispute
is pending:
SN Name of Statute Nature of Dues Amount
(Rs.in lacs)
(i) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 4.47
(ii) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.29
(iii) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 1.08
(iv) Local Area Local Area 8.73
Development Development Tax
Tax Act Haryana
(v) Sales TaxAct Delhi Sales Tax 33.17
(vi) UP Trade TaxAct UP Sales Tax 0.06
(vii) UP Trade TaxAct UP Sales Tax 8.00
(viii) Income TaxAct FBT 2.14
(ix) Income TaxAct Interest on FBT 0.49
(x) Income TaxAct Income Tax 1160.66
(xi) Income TaxAct Income Tax 497.03
(xii) Income TaxAct Income Tax 1240.00
(xiii) Wealth TaxAct Wealth Tax 0.45
(xiv) Wealth TaxAct Wealth Tax 0.5
(xv) Wealth TaxAct Wealth Tax 0.96
SN Name of Statute Assessment Forum where pending
Year
(i) Sales Tax Act Delhi 1999-00 Assessing Authority
Special Zone, Delhi
(ii) Sales Tax Act UP 2006-07 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
(iii) UP Trade Tax Act UP 2008-09 Commercial Tax Tribunal
Ghaziabad
(iv) Local Area Development 2003-04 Joint Excise & Taxation
Tax Act Commissioner (Appeal), Gurgaon
(v) Sales TaxAct Delhi 2004-05 Trade Tax Tribunal, Delhi
(vi) UP Trade TaxAct 2007-08 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
(vii) UP Trade TaxAct 2011-12 Commercial Tax Tribunal
Ghaziabad
(viii) Income TaxAct 2007-08 Deputy Commissioner of
Income Tax
(ix) Income TaxAct 2006-07 Asstt. Commissioner of
Income Tax, New Delhi
(x) Income TaxAct 2010-11 Commissioner of Income
Tax, New Delhi
(xi) Income TaxAct 2011-12 Deputy Commissioner of
Income Tax
(xii) Income TaxAct 1988-89 to Supreme Court, New Delhi
2014-15
(xiii) Wealth TaxAct 1992-93 Asstt. Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
(xiv) Wealth TaxAct 1997-98 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
(xv) Wealth TaxAct 2000-01 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
10. There are no accumulated losses of the Company as at the end of
the financial year. There are no cash losses during the financial year
and in the immediately preceding financial year.
11. On the basis of the audit procedures performed by us, the
information & explanations furnished and representations made by the
management, the Company has delays in repayment of dues including
interest to banks and financial institutions. While such delays were
there on different occasions during the year, the relevant amounts have
been paid to the respective banks and financial institutions and the
delay events have been made good, such delays which have remained
outstanding at the year end are enumerated in note 33 to the financial
statements. There are no outstanding debentures at yearend.
12. According to the information and explanations 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.
13. The Company does not fall within the category of Chit fund / Nidhi
/ Mutual Benefit fund / Society and hence the related reporting
requirements of the Order are not applicable.
14. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company is not dealing ortrading in shares, securities, debentures and
other investments and hence the related reporting requirements of the
Order are not applicable.
15. The Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others
from banks & financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such
guarantees are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
Company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, on an overall examination of
the Balance Sheet of the Company, the funds raised by the Company on
short-term basis have not been applied for long-term investment.
18. The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to
parties and Companies covered in the register maintained under section
301 of the Act.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us and the
records examined by us, the Company has neither issued any debentures
during the year nor has any outstanding debentures
20. The Company has not raised any money by way of public issue during
the year.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
ForS.S.KOTHARI MEHTA& Co.
Chartered Accountants
FRN-000756N
ARUN K.TULSIAN
Partner
Membership No. 89907
Date :27th May, 2014
Place: New Delhi
Mar 31, 2013
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Financial Statements of Ansal
Properties & Infrastructure 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 Notes to
Financial Statements comprising of 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 controls
relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial
statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material
misstatements, 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
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
a) The Company has not considered for the estimated borrowing costs to
be incurred in future in general for determining the project revenues,
project inventory and debtors. According to the management the amount
of these items cannot be determined at this stage, and therefore, we
are unable to comment on the consequential impact thereof on the
carrying value of project inventory, revenue recognition and
outstanding debtors and other adjustments that may be necessitated on
this account in the financial statements.
b) The Company had, during the year ended March 31, 2010, changed its
accounting policy in respect of accounting for certain costs in the
nature of administration and selling costs by charging them off
Statement of Profit & Loss against the earlier policy of treating them
as part of project cost for determining project inventory, revenue and
debtors. Expenditure of such nature incurred in earlier years and
considered as part of project inventories under Projects/ Contract work
in progress upto March 31, 2009 has been carried forward as such. Such
amount has not been determined by the management in view of the
practical difficulties involved, as explained. In the absence of
availability of these amounts relating to the period upto March 31,
2009, we are unable to comment on the impact thereof on the carrying
value of project inventories, revenue recognition and outstanding
debtors and other adjustments that may be required in the financial
statements.
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 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 case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as
at March 31, 2013;
b) In case of Statement of Profit and Loss, of the profit for the year
ended on that date; and
c) In case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year ended
on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to :
i. Note No. 31 wherein the Company has claimed exemption of Rs. 3447.91
lacs upto March 31, 2012 under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act,
1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units,
pending the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes.
Further the Company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its
application satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme
of Industrial Park. We have relied on management contention. However,
no exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales
of industrial park units.
ii. Note No. 32 wherein the Company is carrying project inventory of
Rs. 18718.98 lacs for one of its Group Housing projects. The Company
had applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of
revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been
received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land
equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land
subject to certain circumstances. Pending final decision of the
Authority in the matter, the management is of the view that there is no
impairment in the value of land/ project and we have relied on
management contention.
However, our opinion is not qualified in respect of above matters.
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 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
2) 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 Act; and
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 Act.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS'' REPORT (Annexure referred to in our report of
even date)
Re: Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited
1. a. The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
b. The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year for verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during
physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books
of account to the extent of verification carried out.
c. Fixed assets disposed off during the year were not substantial.
2. a. As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material,
stores & spares and inventory of shops/ flats/ houses. In our opinion,
the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
b. The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c. In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. a. The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Act.
b. Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount and interest due thereon and overdue amounts are
not required.
c. The Company has taken deposits from one of the directors and his
relative covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Act. In our opinion the rate of interest and other terms and conditions
of such deposits are not prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of
the Company. The maximum amount of deposit during the year was Rs. 21
lacs and the year end balance was also Rs. 21 lacs.
d. In respect of deposits taken, repayment of the principal and
interest has been regular. There are no overdue amounts at the year
end.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us during the course of audit, there are adequate internal
control systems commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of
its business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and
for the sale of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of
the books & records of the Company, carried out in accordance with the
generally accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come
across nor have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in
the aforesaid internal control systems. The Company''s activity does not
qualify for sale of goods.
5. a. To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
Information and explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that
particulars of contracts or arrangements that need to be entered into
the register maintained under section 301 of the Act have been so
entered.
b. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions with parties in pursuance of contracts or
arrangements, with whom transactions exceeding the value of Rupees Five
Lacs in respect of each party have taken place during the financial
year, are at prices,which are reasonable, having regard to the
prevailing market prices at the relevant time where such market prices
are available.
6. In respect of fixed deposits accepted from the public, the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provisions of
the Act including the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 1975
have been complied with. We have been informed that no order has been
passed by Company Law Board or National Company Law Tribunal or RBI or
any Court or any other Tribunal in this regard.
7. In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size & nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has recently prescribed for maintenance of
Cost Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of clause (d) of
sub-section (1) of section 209 of the Act with regard to the activities
of the Company.
The Company is in the process of making and maintaining those records.
However, we are not required to carry out a detailed examination of the
same.
9. a. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, according to the records of the Company, undisputed
statutory dues including Provident Fund, Investor Education and
Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance, Sales tax, Wealth-tax,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues,
wherever applicable, have been generally regularly deposited with the
appropriate authorities. However, there are no such un disputed
statutory dues payable for a period of more than six months from the
date they became payable as at March 31, 2013. b. According to the
information and explanations given to us and as per the books and
records examined by us, there are no dues of Customs duty, Excise duty,
Service tax and Cess which have not been deposited on account of any
dispute, except the following in respect of disputed Sales tax, Wealth
tax and Income Tax along with the forum where dispute is pending:
S.
No. Name of Statute Nature of Dues Amount
(Rs.in lacs)
(i) Income Tax Act FBT 2.14
(ii) Income Tax Act Interest on FBT 0.49
(iii) Income Tax Act Income Tax 1783.05
(iv) Income Tax Act Income Tax 463.29
(v) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.45
(vi) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.50
(vii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.96
(viii) Local Area local Area 8.73
Development Development Tax Tax Act
(ix) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 33.17
(x) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.29
(xi) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 2.38
(xii) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 1.08
(xiii) UP Trade
Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.06
(xiv) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax 8.00
NAME Assessment Forum where pending Year
Income Tax Act 2007-08 Deputy Commissioner of
Income Tax
Income Tax Act 2006-07 Asstt. Commissioner of
Income Tax, New Delhi
Income Tax Act 2010-11 Commissioner of Income
Tax, New Delhi
Income Tax Act 2009-10 Deputy Commissioner of
Income Tax
Income Tax Act 1992-93 Asstt. Commissioner of
wealth Tax, New Delhi
Income Tax Act 1997-98 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Income Tax Act 2000-01 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Income Tax Act 2003-04 Joint Excise & Taxation
Commissioner (Appeal), Gurgaon
Income Tax Act 2004-05 Trade Tax Tribunal, Delhi
Income Tax Act 2006-07 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
Income Tax Act 2008-09 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
Income Tax Act 2008-09 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
Income Tax Act 2007-08 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
Income Tax Act 2011-12 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
10. There are no accumulated losses of the Company as at the end of
the financial year. There are no cash losses during the financial year
and in the immediately preceding financial year.
11. On the basis of the audit procedures performed by us, the
information & explanations furnished and representations made by the
management, the Company has delays in repayment of dues including
interest to banks and financial institutions. While such delays were
there on different occasions during the year, the relevant amounts have
been paid to the respective banks and financial institutions and the
delay events have been made good, such delays which have remained
outstanding at the year end are enumerated in note 33 to the financial
statements. However, there were no delays in payment of dues to
debenture holders.
12. According to the information and explanations 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
13. The Company does not fall within the category of Chit fund / Nidhi
/ Mutual Benefit fund / Society and hence the related reporting
requirements of the Order are not applicable.
14. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and
other investments and hence the related reporting requirements of the
Order are not applicable.
15. The Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others
from banks & financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such
guarantees are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
Company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, on an overall examination of
the Balance Sheet of the Company, the funds raised by the Company on
short-term basis have not been applied for long-term investment.
18. The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to
parties and Companies covered in the register maintained under section
301 of the Act.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us and the
records examined by us, the Company has created necessary securities
for the debentures issued except those issued to one of the lenders
wherein the security provided by the Company is less than the total
amount of debentures necessitating classification of the balance amount
of debentures as unsecured. We are explained that the said lender is
not pursuing for any additional security.
20. The Company has not raised any money by way of public issue during
the year.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
For S.S. KOTHARI MEHTA& Co.
Chartered Accountants
FRN - 000756N
ARUN K. TULSIAN
Partner
Membership No. 89907
Date : 27th May, 2013
Place : New Delhi
Mar 31, 2012
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Ansal Properties &
Infrastructure Limited as at March 31, 2012 and also the Statement of
Profit and Loss and the Cash Flow Statement of the Company 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.
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 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 the management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
As required by the Companies (Auditors' Report) Order, 2003 as amended
by the Companies (Auditors' Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004
(collectively the Order) issued by the Central Government of India in
terms of Section 227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and on the basis
of such checks as we considered appropriate and according to the
information and explanations given to us, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said
Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, 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 & 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 & Loss 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.
e) On the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on March 31, 2012 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2012
from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub
section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
f) Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to:
i. Note No. 30 wherein the Company has claimed exemption of Rs. 3448
lacs in earlier years under section 80 lA of the Income Tax Act, 1961
being tax profits arising out of sale of Industrial Park units, pending
the notification of the same by Central Board of Direct Taxes. Further
the company has taken opinion from a senior counsel that its
application satisfies all the conditions specified in the said Scheme
of Industrial Park. We have relied on management contention. However,
no exemption is claimed during the current year as there are no sales
of industrial park units.
ii. Note No. 32(b) wherein the Company is carrying project inventory
of Rs. 16833 lacs for one of its Group Housing projects. The company
had applied to the Authority for developing the project on the basis of
revised Scheme announced by the Authority for which approval has been
received envisaging developing the project on a smaller piece of land
equivalent to the amount paid and surrender balance project land
subject to certain conditions. Pending final decision of the Authority
in the matter, the management is of the view that there is no
impairment in the value of land/ project and we have relied on
management contention.
iii. Note No. 32(a) wherein the Company has given advances to land
owning companies / collaborators I others for purchase / aggregation of
land / for others to the tune of Rs.13707 lacs. This includes Rs.
10000 lacs as security deposits, the recoverability / adjustment of
which is dependent upon the future events such as launch of project(s)
for which steps have been or are being taken by the Company. As regards
the balance amount of Rs.3707 lacs, pending details of land purchased
and financial position of these parties, we understand from management
that these advances are given in respect of on going transactions with
collaborators / other parties and are regarded as being in the normal
course of business. We have relied on management contention.
g) The Company has not considered for the estimated borrowing costs to
be incurred in future in general for determining the project revenues,
project inventory and debtors. According to the management the amount
of these items cannot be determined at this stage, and therefore, we
are unable to comment on the consequential impact thereof on the
carrying value of project inventory, revenue recognition and
outstanding debtors and other adjustments that may be necessitated on
this account in the financial statements.
h) The Company had, during the year ended March 31, 2010, changed its
accounting policy in respect of accounting for certain costs in the
nature of administration and selling costs by charging them off to
Profit & Loss against the earlier policy of treating them as part of
project cost for determining project inventory, revenue and debtors.
Expenditure of such nature incurred in earlier years and considered as
part of project inventories under Projects/ Contract work in progress
upto March 31, 2009 has been carried forward as such. Such amount has
not been determined by the management in view of the practical
difficulties involved, as explained. In the absence of availability of
these amounts relating to the period upto March 31, 2009, we are unable
to comment on the impact thereof on the carrying value of project
inventories, revenue recognition and outstanding debtors and other
adjustments that may be required in the financial statements.
Subject to that stated in clause g) and h) above having its impact as
aforesaid, in our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the said accounts read with
the Accounting policies and Notes thereon 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 Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at March 31,2012;
b) In the case of Statement of Profit and Loss, of the Profit for the
year ended on that date; and
c) In the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the Cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS' REPORT
(Annexure referred to in our report of even date) Re: Ansal Properties
& Infrastructure Limited
1. a. The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
b. The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year for verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during
physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books
of account to the extent of verification carried out.
c. Fixed assets disposed off during the year were not substantial.
2. a. As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material,
stores & spares and inventory of shops/flats/houses. In our opinion,
the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
b. The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
c. In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. a. The company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
b. Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount & interest due thereon and overdue amounts are not
required.
c. The company has taken deposits from one of the directors and his
relative covered in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956. In our opinion the rate of interest and other
terms and conditions of such deposits are not prima facie, prejudicial
to the interest of the company. The maximum amount of deposit during
the year was Rs. 21 lacs and the yearend balance was also Rs. 21 lacs.
d. In respect of deposits taken, repayment of the principal and
interest has been regular. There are no overdue amounts at the year
end.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us during the course of audit, there are adequate internal
control systems commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of
its business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and
for the sale of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of
the books & records of the company, carried out in accordance with the
generally accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come
across nor have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in
the aforesaid internal control systems. The company's activity does not
qualify for sale of goods. However, the internal control systems with
regard to documentation of advances given to land owning companies/
collaborators/ associates/ others need improvement.
5. a. To the best of our knowledge and according to the information
and explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that particulars of
contracts or arrangements 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 with parties in pursuance of
contracts or arrangements, with whom transactions exceeding the value
of Rupees Five Lacs in respect of each party have taken place during
the financial year, are at prices, which are reasonable, having regard
to the prevailing market prices at the relevant time where such market
prices are available.
6. In respect of fixed deposits accepted from the public, the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provisions of
the Act including the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975
have been complied with. We have been informed that no order has been
passed by Company Law Board or National Company Law Tribunal or RBI or
any Court or any other Tribunal in this regard.
7. In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size & nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has during the year prescribed for
maintenance of Cost accounting records pursuant to the requirements of
clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 209 of the Companies Act, 1956
with regard to the activities of the company. The Company is in the
process of making and maintaining those records. However, we are not
required to carry out a detailed examination of the same.
9. a. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, according to the records of the Company, undisputed
statutory dues including Provident Fund, Investor Education and
Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance, Sales tax, Wealth-tax,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues,
wherever applicable, have been generally regularly deposited with the
appropriate authorities except in certain cases of delays of Service
Tax which have been deposited with interest. However there are no such
undisputed statutory dues payable for a period of more than six months
from the date they became payable as at March 31,2012.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us and as per
the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of Customs
duty, Excise duty, Service tax and Cess which have not been deposited
on account of any dispute, except the following in respect of disputed
Sales tax, Wealth tax and Income Tax along with the forum where dispute
is pending:
S.No. Name of Statute Nature of Dues
(i) Income Tax Act FBT
(ii) Income Tax Act Interest on FBT
(iii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax
(iv) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax
(v) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax
(vi) Haryana Local Area Local Area
Development Tax Act Development Tax
(vii) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax
(viii) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax
(ix) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax
(x) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax
(xi) UP Trade Tax Act UP Sales Tax
Name of Statute Amount Assessment Forum where pending
(Rs.in lacs) Year
Income Tax Act 2.14 2007-08 Deputy Commissioner of
Income Tax
Income Tax Act 0.49 2006-07 Asstt. Commissioner of
Income Tax, New Delhi
Wealth Tax Act 0.45 1992-93 Asstt.Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Wealth Tax Act 0.50 1997-98 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Wealth Tax Act 0.96 2000-01 Deputy Commissioner of
Wealth Tax, New Delhi
Haryana Local Area
Development Tax Act 8.73 2003-04 Joint Excise & Taxation
Commissioner (Appeal),
Gurgaon
Sales Tax Act 4.47 1999-2000 Assessing Officer, Delhi
Sales Tax Act 33.17 2004-05 Trade Tax Tribunal, Delhi
Sales Tax Act 0.29 2006-07 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
U P Trade Tax Act 2.38 2008-09 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
U P Trade Tax Act 1.08 2008-09 Additional Commissioner
(Appeal), Ghaziabad
10. There are no accumulated losses of the Company as at the end of
the financial year. There are no cash losses during the financial year
and in the immediately preceding financial year.
11. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, we report as follows:
(a). In respect of payments due for Debentures on account of Principal,
Premium and Interest aggregating Rs 5224.15 lacs to LIC Mutual Fund and
Rs. 750.00 lacs to HDFC India Real Estate Fund (HIREF), payments were
delayed from 1 day to 343 days and these dues were cleared upto the
close of financial year except for Rs 819.23 lacs, which was paid to
LIC Mutual Fund subsequently. Other amount due in respect of Debentures
to HIREF aggregating of Rs 1559.62 lacs have been outstanding for 1 day
to 275 days as at the close of financial year and are outstanding as on
date.
(b). Amounts due in respect of Term Loans from Banks / Financial
Institutions on account of Principal & Interest aggregating Rs.
59018.91 lacs were delayed and have been fully paid. These include
amounts* due to LIC of India (7 instances of Rs.3299.31 lacs-(i) Rs
3199.31 lac, (ii) Rs 100.00 lac, (iii) 1 to 576 days), IDBI Bank
Limited (14 instances of Rs. 951.62 lacs- (i) Rs 862.35 lacs, (ii) Rs
89.27 lacs and (iii) 1 to 120 days), IFCI Limited (16instances
ofRs.4628.52 lacs - (i) Rs 4578.52 lacs, (ii) Rs 50.00 lacs and (iii) 1
to 89 days), IFCI Factors Limited (14 instances of Rs.721.02lacs- (i)
Rs 671.02 lacs, (ii) Rs 50.00 lacs and (iii) 1 to 86 days), HDFC
Limited(119instances ofRs.14877.29 lacs - (i) Rs 14367.00 lacs, (ii) Rs
510.29 lacs and (iii) 1 to 99 days), LIC Housing Finance Limited (22
instances ofRs. 8106.54 lacs-(i) Rs 6740.85 lacs, (ii) Rs 1365.69 lacs
and (iii) 1 to 159days), Central Bank of India (11 instances of (i) Rs.
1878.77 lacs and (iii) 1 to40days), United Bank of India (14 instances
of Rs. 2402.92 lacs- (i) Rs 1855.55 lacs, (ii) Rs 547.37 lacs and (iii)
1 to 149 days), UCO Bank (22 instances of Rs. 5718.95 lacs-(i) Rs
5531.80 lacs, (ii) Rs 187.15 lacs and (iii) 1 to 97 days), Yes Bank
Limited (26 instances of Rs.5440.46 lacs-(i) Rs 4938.99 lacs, (ii) Rs
501.47 lacs and (iii) 1 to90days), Punjab National Bank (21 instances
of Rs.10301.59 lacs-(i) Rs 10151.59 lacs, (ii) Rs 150.00 lacs and (iii)
1 to 139days) and Syndicate Bank (3 instances of (i) Rs. 691.92 lacs
and (iii) 1 to45days).
(C). In respect of other amounts due to Banks/Financial Institutions
aggregating to Rs.6855.77 lacs, the payments have been delayed from 1
day to 183 days and are outstanding as on date. These include amounts
due to LIC of India (8 instances of Rs.697.28 lacs), LIC Housing
Finance Limited (5 instances ofRs. 1795.43 lacs), IFCI Limited (2
instances ofRs.107.53 lacs), IFCI Factors Limited (2 instances ofRs.
270.67 lacs), HDFC Limited (2 instances of Rs. 2339.66 lacs), UCO Bank
(1 instance of Rs.87.00 lacs), Yes Bank Limited (1 instance of
Rs.321.56 lacs) and Punjab National Bank (4 instances ofRs.1236.64
lacs), explained by the management, the delays are attributable to the
delays in processing of Company's proposal for rescheduling and
restructuring in several cases. *
(i). Amount paid during the financial year.
(ii). Amount paid subsequent to the close of financial year.
(iii). Delay ranging in days.
12. According to the information and explanations 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
13. The Company does not fall within the category of Chit fund I
Nidhi/Mutual Benefit fund/Society and hence the related reporting
requirements of the Order are not applicable.
14. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and
other investments and hence the related reporting requirements of the
Order are not applicable.
15. The Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others
from banks & financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such
guarantees are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, on an overall examination of
the Balance Sheet of the company, the funds raised by the Company on
short-term basis have not been applied for long-term investment.
18. 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 and the
records examined by us, the company has created necessary securities
for the debentures issued except those issued to one of the lenders
wherein the security provided by the company is less than the total
amount of debentures necessitating classification of the balance amount
of debentures as unsecured. We are explained that the said lender is
not pursuing for any additional security.
20. The company has not raised any money by way of public issues
during the year.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
For S. S. KOTHARI MEHTA & CO.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg. No. 000756N
(ARUN K. TULSIAN)
Partner
Membership No. 89907
Date : 26th May, 2012
Place : New Delhi
Mar 31, 2011
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Ansal Properties &
Infrastructure Limited as at March 31, 2011 and also the Profit & Loss
Account and the Cash Flow Statement of the Company 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.
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 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 the management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
As required by the Companies (Auditors' Report) Order, 2003 as amended
by the Companies (Auditors' Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004
(collectively the Order) issued by the Central Government of India in
terms of Section 227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and on the basis
of such checks as we considered appropriate and according to the
information and explanations given to us, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said
Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, 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, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit & 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.
e) On the basis of written representations received from the directors
as on March 31, 2011 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2011
from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub
section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
f) Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to :
i. Note no. B(4) of Schedule 17 wherein the company has claimed
exemption of Rs. 39.91 lacs during the year in addition to exemption
accounted for upto March 31, 2010 of Rs. 3408 lacs under section 80 IA
of the Income Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out of sale of
Industrial Park units, pending the notification of the same by Central
Board of Direct Taxes. Further the company has taken opinion from a
senior counsel that its application satisfies all the conditions
specified in the said Scheme of Industrial Park. We have relied on
management contention.
ii. Note no. B - 6(b) of Schedule 17 wherein the company is carrying
project inventory of Rs. 16719 lacs for one of its Group Housing
projects. The company has applied to the Authority for developing the
project on the basis of revised Scheme announced by the Authority which
is pending approval. The management is of the view that there is no
impairment in the value of land/project and we have relied on
management contention.
iii. Note no. B -6 (a) of Schedule 17 wherein the company has given
advances to land owning companies/ collaborators/ others for purchase
of land/ others of Rs.16603 lacs. In the absence of details of land
purchased/ end use for intended purposes and financial position of
these parties, we understand from management that such advances are
given in respect of ongoing transactions and are regarded as being in
the normal course of business. We have relied on management contention.
g) The company has not considered for the estimated cost of land to be
incurred in future for one of its large Township projects and also not
considered borrowing costs to be incurred in future in general for
determining the project revenues, project inventory and debtors.
Referring Note no. B-2 of Schedule 17, wherein according to the
management the amount of these items cannot be determined at this
stage, we are unable to comment on the consequential impact thereof on
the carrying value of project inventory, revenue recognition and
outstanding debtors and other adjustments that may be necessitated on
this account.
h) The Company has, during last year, changed its accounting policy in
respect of accounting for certain costs in the nature of administration
and selling costs by charging them off to Profit & Loss against the
earlier policy of treating them as part of project cost for determining
project inventory, revenue and debtors. Expenditure of such nature
incurred in earlier years and considered as part of project inventories
under Projects/ Contract work in progress upto 31st March, 2009 has
been carried forward as such. Such amount has not been determined by
the management in view of the practical difficulties involved, as
explained. In the absence of availability of these amounts relating to
the period upto 31st March 2009, we are unable to comment on the impact
thereof on the carrying value of project inventories, revenue
recognition and outstanding debtors and other adjustments that may be
required.
Subject to that stated in clause g) and h) above having its impact as
aforesaid, in our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the said accounts read with
the Accounting policies and 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:
i) In the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at March 31, 2011;
ii) In the case of Profit and Loss Account, of the Profit for the year
ended on that date; and
iii) In the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the Cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS' REPORT
(Annexure referred to in our report of even date)
1. (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
(b) The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year for verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, discrepancies noticed during
physical verification have been recorded and accounted for in the books
of account to the extent of verification carried out.
(c) Fixed assets disposed off during the year were not substantial.
2. (a) As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material,
stores & spares and inventory of shops/ flats/ houses. In our opinion,
the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
(b) The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
(c) In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. (a) The company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(b) Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount and interest due thereon and overdue amounts are
not required.
(c) The company has taken deposits from one of the directors covered in
the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In our opinion the rate of interest and other terms and conditions of
such deposits are not prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
company. The maximum amount of deposit during the year was Rs. 9 lacs
and the year end balance was also Rs. 9 lacs.
(d) In respect of deposits taken, repayment of the principal and
interest has been regular. There are no overdue amounts at the year
end.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us during the course of audit, there are adequate internal
control systems commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of
its business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and
for the sale of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of
the books & records of the company, carried out in accordance with the
generally accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come
across nor have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in
the aforesaid internal control systems. The company's activity does not
qualify for sale of goods. However, the internal control systems with
regard to documentation of advances given to land owning companies/
collaborators/ associates/ others need improvement.
5. (a) To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that
particulars of contracts or arrangements 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 with parties in pursuance of contracts or
arrangements, with whom transactions exceeding the value of Rupees Five
Lacs in respect of each party have taken place during the financial
year, are at prices, which are reasonable, having regard to the
prevailing market prices at the relevant time where such market prices
are available.
6. In respect of fixed deposits accepted from the public, the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956 including the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit)
Rules, 1975 have been complied with. We have been informed that no
order has been passed by Company Law Board or National Company Law
Tribunal or RBI or any Court or any other Tribunal in this regard.
7. In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size & nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has not prescribed for maintenance of Cost
Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of clause (d) of
sub-section (1) of section 209 of the Companies Act, 1956 for any of
the activities of the company.
9. (a) In our opinion and according to the information and
explanations given to us, according to the records of the Company,
undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund, Investor Education
and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance, Sales tax, Wealth-tax,
Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues,
wherever applicable, have been generally regularly deposited with the
appropriate authorities except in certain cases of delays of Service
Tax, Employees State Insurance and Tax deducted at source which have
been deposited with interest. However there are no such undisputed
statutory dues payable for a period of more than six months from the
date they became payable as at March 31, 2011.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of Customs
duty, Excise duty, Service tax and Cess which have not been deposited
on account of any dispute, except the following in respect of disputed
Sales tax, Wealth tax and Income Tax along with the forum where dispute
is pending:
S.
No. Name of Statute Nature of Dues Amount Assessment Forum where
pending
(Rs.in
lacs) Year
(i) Income Tax Act Interest on FBT 0.49 2006-07 Asstt.
Commissioner
of Income Tax,
New Delhi
(ii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.45 1992-93 Asstt.
Commissioner
of Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(iii) Wealth Tax
Act Wealth Tax 0.50 1997-98 Deputy
Commissioner
of Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(iv) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.96 2000-01 Deputy
Commissioner
of Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(v) Local Area Local Area 8.73 2003-04 Joint Excise &
Taxation
Development
Tax Act Development Tax Commissioner
(Appeal),
Gurgaon
(vi) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 4.47 1999-2000 Assessing Officer
Delhi
(vii) Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 33.17 2004-05 Sales Tax
Tribunal, Delhi
(viii) Sales Tax
Act Haryana Sales Tax 11.68 2005-06 Joint
Commissioner
(Appeal), Gurgaon
(ix) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 55.02 2005-06 Trade Tax
Tribunal,
Ghaziabad
(x) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 96.04 2006-07 Trade Tax
Tribunal,
Ghaziabad
(xi) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 0.29 2006-07 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(xii) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 2.38 2008-09 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(Xiii) Sales Tax
Act UP Sales Tax 1.08 2008-09 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(xiv) Sales Tax Act UP Sales Tax 62.19 2007-08 Trade Tax
Tribunal,
Ghaziabad
10. There are no accumulated losses of the Company as at the end of
the financial year. There are no cash losses during the financial year
and in the immediately preceding financial year
11. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, we report as follows:
a) In respect of payments due for Debentures on account of Principal,
Premium and Interest aggregating Rs 1350 lacs to LIC Mutual Fund and Rs
1000 Lacs to HDFC India Real Estate Fund (HIREF), payments were delayed
from 1 day to 341 days and these dues were cleared upto the close of
financial year. Other amount due in respect of Debentures to LIC Mutual
Fund aggregating Rs 9379 Lacs and HIREF of Rs 2008 Lacs have been
outstanding for 1 day to 250 days as at the close of financial year and
are outstanding as on date.
b) Amounts due in respect of Term Loans from Banks / Financial
Institutions on account of Principal & Interest aggregating Rs 22739.03
Lacs (as per detail noted here under) were delayed and have been fully
paid.
c) In respect of other amounts due to Banks / Financial Institutions
aggregating to Rs 4983.63 Lacs (as per details noted hereunder), the
payments have been delayed from 1 days to 355 days and are outstanding
as on date.
As explained by the management, the delays are attributable to the
delays in processing of Company's proposal for rescheduling and
restructuring in several cases.
Note: - 1. The detail of amounts referred to in Clause (b) above
LIC of India 2 instances of Rs.1780.61 Lacs (Rs 1680.61 Lacs during the
financial year and Rs 100 Lacs subsequently) with delay ranging from 1
to 345 days
IDBI Bank Ltd. 9 instances of Rs. 660.41 lacs (Rs 589.44 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 70.97 Lacs subsequently) with delay ranging
from 1 to 90 days,
Central Bank of India 10 instances of Rs. 912.49 lacs (Rs 626.28 Lacs
during the financial year and Rs 286.21 Lacs subsequently) with delay
ranging from 1 to 69 days,
United Bank of India 10 instances of Rs. 1358.87 lacs (Rs 1124.72 Lacs
during the financial year and Rs 234.15 Lacs subsequently) with delay
ranging from 6 to 89 days,
UCO Bank 10 instances of Rs. 5632.71 lacs (Rs 1059.83 Lacs during the
financial year and Rs 4572.88 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 90 days,
Yes Bank Ltd. 2 instances of Rs. 1897.42 lacs (Rs 1116.71 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 780.71 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 86 days,
Punjab National Bank 5 instances of Rs. 2974.05 (Rs 2441.18 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 532.87 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 89 days,
Syndicate Bank 5 instances of Rs. 362.14 lacs (Rs 353.71 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 8.43 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 50 days,
DSP MLC 4 instances of Rs. 515.91 Lacs (during the financial year) with
delays ranging from 1 to 60 days,
IFCI Factors Limited 4 instances of Rs.79.42 lacs (Rs 77.07 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 2.35 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 10 days,
HDFC Limited 35 instances of Rs. 4159.40 lacs (Rs 3984.56 Lacs during
the financial year and Rs 174.84 Lacs subsequently) with delays ranging
from 1 to 70 days, and
LIC Housing Finance Limited 12 instances of Rs. 2405.59 lacs (Rs
2061.59 Lacs during the financial year and Rs 344 Lacs subsequently)
with delays ranging from 1 to 33 days.
2. The Detail of amounts referred to in Clause c) above
LIC of India 3 instances of Rs.1752.67 lacs ,
United Bank of India 2 instances of Rs. 479.99 lacs, and
HDFC Limited 1 instance of Rs. 2750.96 lacs,
12. According to the information and explanations 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.
13. The Company does not fall within the category of Chit fund / Nidhi
/ Mutual Benefit fund / Society and hence the related reporting
requirements of the Order are not applicable.
14. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and
other investments and hence the related reporting requirements of the
Order are not applicable.
15. The Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others
from banks & financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such
guarantees are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, on an overall examination of
the Balance Sheet of the company, the funds raised by the Company on
short-term basis have not been applied for long-term investment.
18. 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 and the
records examined by us, the company has created necessary securities
for the debentures issued except those issued to one of the lenders
wherein the security provided by the company is less than the total
amount of debentures necessitating classification of the balance amount
of debentures as unsecured. We are explained that the said lender is
not pursuing for any additional security.
20. The Company has raised funds by way of preferential and QIP issues
during the year, the funds having been utilized for repayment of loans
and other corporate purposes as defined in the terms of respective
issues.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
For S. S. KOTHARI MEHTA & CO.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg. No. 000756N
( ARUN K. TULSIAN )
Partner
Membership No. 89907
Place : New Delhi
Dated: 26th May, 2011
Mar 31, 2010
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Ansal Properties &
Infrastructure Limited as at 31st March, 2010 and also the Profit &
Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement of the Company 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 ouraudit
We have conducted ouraudit 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. 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 the management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basisforouropinion.
As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 as amended
by the Companies (Auditors Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004
(collectively the Order) issued by the Central Government of India in
terms of Section 227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and on the basis
of such checks as we considered appropriate and according to the
information and explanations given to us, we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said
Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to above, we report
that:
a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which, to the
best of our knowledge and belief, were necessary forthe 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, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash
Flow Statement, dealt with by this report, comply
withtheAccountingStandardsreferredtoinsub-section(3C)ofSection211 ofthe
Companies Act, 1956.
e) 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 ofthe directors is disqualified as on 31 st March,
2010 from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub
section (1) of section 274 ofthe Companies Act, 1956.
f) Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to:
i. Note no.4 of Schedule 17 wherein the company has claimed exemption
of Rs. 3408 lacs for the year under
section 80 lAof the Income Tax Act, 1961 being tax profits arising out
of sale of Industrial Park units, pending the notification ofthe same
by Central Board of Direct Taxes. Further the company has taken opinion
from a senior counsel that its application satisfies all the conditions
specified in the said Scheme of Industrial Park. We have relied on
management contention.
ii. Note no. 5(b) of Schedule 17 wherein the company is carrying
project inventory of Rs. 16675 lacs for one of its
Group Housing projects. The company has applied to the Authority for
developing the project on the basis of revised Scheme announced by the
Authority which is pending approval. The management is of the view that
there is no impairment in the value of land/project and we have relied
on management contention.
iii. Note no.5 (a) of schedule 17 wherein the company has given
advances to land owning companies/ collaborators/ others for purchase of
land/ others of Rs.36624 lacs. In the absence of details of land
purchased/ end use for intended purposes and financial position of these
parties, we understand from management that such advances are given in
respect of ongoing transactions and are regarded as being in the normal
course of business. We have relied on management contention.
iv. Note no. 5 (e) of Schedule 17 wherein sundry creditors of Rs.
19199 lacs outstanding towards purchase of land/ services/ others for
which details and/ or reconciliations with the parties are not available
with the company. We understand from management that the desired
information is being complied and will not have material impact on the
accounts. We have relied on management contention.
v. Note no. 5(c) of schedule 17 wherein in accordance with joint
development agreement with a collaborator for developing a project, due
to initial delays in starting the project and slow pace of construction,
the collaborator having suffered financial and other business losses,
entered into a settlement deed by virtue of
which the company has paid Rs.6280 lacs towards compensation for these
losses and considered the same as part of the project cost. We have
relied on the management contention that such settlements arise in the
normal course of business for purchase of collaborators right, project
land and consequently transfer of licence in the name of the company.
g) The company has not considered for the estimated cost of land to be
incurred in future for one of its large Township projects and also not
considered borrowing costs to be incurred in future in general for
determining the project revenues, project inventory and debtors.
Referring Note no. 2 of schedule 17, wherein according to the
management the amount of these items cannot be determined at this
stage, we are unable to comment on the consequential impact thereof on
the carrying value of project inventory, revenue recognition and
outstanding debtors and other adjustments that may be necessitated on
this account.
h) The Company has, during the year, changed its accounting policy in
respect of accounting for certain costs in the
nature of administration and selling costs by charging them off to
Profit & Loss against the earlier policy of treating them as part of
project cost for determining project inventory, revenue and debtors.
Expenditure of such nature incurred in earlier years and considered as
part of project inventories under Projects/ Contract work in progress
upto 31st March, 2009 has been carried forward as such. Such amount has
not been determined by the management in view of the practical
difficulties involved, as explained. In the absence of availability of
these amounts relating to the period upto 31st March 2009, we are
unable to comment on the impact thereof on the carrying value of
project inventories, revenue recognition and outstanding debtors and
other adjustments that may be required.
Subject to that stated in clause g) and h) above having its impact as
aforesaid, in our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the said accounts read with
the Accounting policies and 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:
i) In the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at 31 st March, 2010;
ii) ln the case of Profit and Loss Account,of the Profit for the year
ende don that date ;and
iii) In the case of Cash Flow Statement,of the Cash flows for the year ended
on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORSREPORT (Annexure referred to in our report of even
date)
1. (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
(b) The Company has a phased programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the
size of the Company and the nature of its assets. All the fixed assets
identified during the year for verification have not been physically
verified by the management. However, no material discrepancies were
noticed on the assets verified during the year to the extent of
verification carried out.
(c) Fixed assets disposed off during the year were not substantial.
2. (a) As explained to us, physical verification has been conducted by
the management at reasonable intervals in respect of building material,
stores & spares and inventory of shops /flats /houses. ln our opinion,
the frequency of such verification is reasonable.
(b) The procedures for the physical verification of inventory followed
by the management are, in our opinion, reasonable and adequate in
relation to the size of the Company and nature of its business.
(c) In our opinion, the Company is maintaining proper records of
inventory. The discrepancies noticed on physical verification of
inventory as compared to book records were not material and have been
properly dealt with in the books of account.
3. (a) The company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to
companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintainedl
under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(b) Since there are no such loans, the comments regarding repayment of
the principal amount and interest due thereon and overdue amounts are
not required.
(c) The company has taken deposits from one of the parties covered in
the register maintained undersection 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. In
our opinion the rate of interest and other terms and conditions of such
deposits are not prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
company. The maximum amount of deposit during the year was Rs. 2 lacs
and the year end balance was also Rs. 2 lacs.
(d) In respect of deposit taken, repayment of the principal and
interest has been regular. There are no overdue amountsattheyearend.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us during the course of audit, there are adequate internal
control systems commensurate with size of the Company and the nature of
its business with regard to purchase of inventory and fixed assets and
for the sale of services. Further, on the basis of our examination of
the books & records of the company, carried out in accordance with the
generally accepted auditing practices in India, we have neither come
across nor have we been informed of any instance of major weaknesses in
the aforesaid internal control systems. The companys activity does not
qualify for sale of goods. However, the internal control systems with
regard to documentation of advances given to land owning
companies/collaborators/associates/others need improvement.
5. (a) To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that
particulars of 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 with parties in pursuance of contracts or
arrangements, with whom transactions exceeding the value of Rupees Five
Lacs in respect of each party have been entered into during the
financial year, are at prices, which are reasonable, having regard to
the prevailing market prices at the relevant time where such market
prices are available.
6. In respect of fixed deposits accepted from the public, the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956 including the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit)
Rules, 1975 have been complied with. We have been informed that no
order has been passed by Company Law Board or National Company Law
Tribunal or RBI or any Court orany otherTribunal in this regard.
7. In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size & nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has not prescribed for maintenance of Cost
Accounting records pursuant to the requirements of clause (d) of
sub-section (1) of section 209 of the Companies Act, 1956 for any of
the activities of the company.
9. (a) In our opinion and according to the information and
explanations given to us, according to the records of the
company, undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund Investor
Education and Protection Fund, Employees State Insurance, Sales tax,
Wealth-tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material
statutory dues, wherever applicable, have been generally regularly
deposited with the appropriate authorities except in certain cases of
delays of Service Tax and Tax deducted at source which have been
deposited with interest. However there are no undisputed statutory dues
payable for a period of more than six months from the date they became
payable as at 31 st March,2010.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, there are no dues of Custom
duty, Excise duty and Wealth tax which have not been deposited on
account of any dispute, except the following in respect of disputed
Sales tax, Service tax, Cess and Income Tax along with the forum where
dispute is pending:
S.No. Name of Statute Nature of Dues Amount Assessment Forum where
pending
(Rs. In
lacs) Year
(I) Income Tax Act Interest on FBT 0.49 2006-07 Asstt.
Commissioner
of Income Tax,
New Delhi
(ii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.45 1992-93 Asstt.
Commissioner of
Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(iii) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax 0.50 1997-98 Deputy
Commissioner
of Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(iv) Wealth Tax Act Wealth Tax Act 0.96 2000-01 Deputy
Commissioner of
Wealth Tax,
New Delhi
(v) Local Area Local Area 8.72 2003-04 Joint Excise &
Taxation
Development Tax Act Development Tax Commissioner
(Appeal),
Gurgaon
(vi)Local Sales Tax Act Delhi Sales Tax 4.47 1999-2000 Assessing
Officer, Delhi
(vii) Local SalesTax Act Delhi Sales Tax 33.17 2004-05 Sales Tax
Tribunal, Delhi
(viii) Local SalesTaxAct Haryana SalesTax 13.16 2005-06 Joint
Commissioner
(Appeal), Gurgaon.
(ix) Local Sales Tax Act VAT 39.93 2005-06 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(x) Local Sales Tax Act VAT 79.76 2006-07 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(xi) Local Sales Tax Act VAT 0.29 2006-07 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(xii) Local Sales Tax Act VAT 2.38 2008-09 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
(xiii) Local Sales Tax Act VAT 1.08 2008-09 Additional
Commissioner
(Appeal),
Ghaziabad
10. There are no accumulated losses of the Company as at the end of
the financial year. There are no cash losses during the financial
yearand in the immediately preceding financial year.
11. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, the Company has defaulted in
repayment of dues to financial institutions, banks and debenture
holders, for Term Loans (Principal & interest) LIC of India 6 instances
ofRs. 829.10 lacs with delays ranging from 1 to 89 days,
IDBIBankLtd. 13 instances of Rs. 723.94 lacs with delays ranging from 1
to 87 days, Central Bank of India 10 instances ofRs. 443.88 lacs with delays
ranging from 1 to 69 days, Debentures (Principal, redemption premium &
interest) LIC mutual fund 15instancesofRs.3447.60 lacswith delays
rangingfrom 1 to 127 days,
HDFC India Real Estate Fund (HI REF) 2 instances ofRs. 1399.98 lacs
with delays ranging from 1 to 180 days,
The defaults having been cleared upto the close of the financial year,
while for
Term Loans (Principal & interest)
LIC of India 4 instances of Rs.816.20 lacs,
IDBIBankLtd. 3 instances ofRs. 138.64lacs,
Central Bank of India 2 instances ofRs. 369.02 lacs,
United Bank of India 2 instances ofRs. 64.28 lacs,
UCO Bank Unstance ofRs. 58.80 lacs,
Yes Bank Ltd. 1 instance ofRs. 60.74 lacs,
Punjab National Bank Unstance ofRs. 63.50 lacs,
Debentures (Principal, redemption premium & interest)
LIC mutual fund 8 instances ofRs. 554.32 lacs,
HDFC India Real Estate Fund (HI REF)3 instances ofRs, 7401.29 lacs,
with delays ranging from 1 to 127 days and out of the total of the
above dues outstanding as on 31st March 2010, an amount ofRs. 1869.92
lacs has been paid subsequent to the close of the year.
12. According to the information and explanations 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.
13. The Company does not fall within the category of Chit fund / Nidhi
/ Mutual Benefit fund / Society and hence the related reporting
requirements of the Order are not applicable.
14. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and
other investments and hence the related reporting requirements of the
Order are not applicable.
15. The Company has given guarantees against loans taken by others
from banks & financial institutions; the terms & conditions of such
guarantees are not, prima facie, prejudicial to the interest of the
company.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the term loans raised during the year by the Company have
been generally applied for the purpose for which the said loans were
obtained and for overall project related activity in general.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and as
per the books and records examined by us, on an overall examination of
the Balance Sheet of the company, the funds raised by the Company on
short-term basis have not been applied for long-term investment.
18 The Company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to
parties and Companies covered in the register maintained undersection
301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
19. According to the information and explanations given to us and the
records examined by us, the company has created necessary securities
for the debentures issued except those issued to one of the lenders
wherein the security provided by the company is less than the total
amount of debentures necessitating classification of the balance amount
of debentures as unsecured. We are explained that the said lender is
not pursuing for any additional security.
20. The Company has not raised any money by way of public issues
during the year.
21. During the course of our examination of the books and records of
the Company carried out in accordance with the generally accepted
auditing practices in India, we have neither come across any instance
of fraud on or by the Company, noticed and reported during the year,
nor have we been informed of such case by the management.
ForS.S.KOTHARI MEHTA & CO.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg. No. 000756N
(ARUNK.TULSIAN)
Partner
Membership No. 89907
Place: New Delhi
Dated: 31st May, 2010
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