Mar 31, 2024
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive
obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources
will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Provisions are measured at the present value of managementâs best estimate of
the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting
period. The discount rate used to determine the present value is a pre tax rate
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is
recognised as interest expense.
Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arise
from past events but their existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non
occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of
the Company or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future
outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.
A contingent asset is disclosed, where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
An entity shall not recognize contingent asset unless the recovery is virtually
certain.
General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition/
construction of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a
substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use, are added to the cost
of those assets, until such time the assets are substantially ready for their intended
use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in Statement of Profit
and Loss in the period in which they are incurred.
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be
measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the
principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate
that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of
the financial asset to that assetâs net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Dividends are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss only when the right
to receive payment is established.
Short term employee benefits are recognised as expenditure at the
undiscounted value in the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year in which
the related service is rendered.
The Companyâs contribution to Provident Fund and Employees State
Insurance Scheme is determined based on a fixed percentage of the
eligible employeesâ salary and charged to the Statement of Profit and
Loss on accrual basis. The Company has categorised its Provident Fund,
Labour Welfare Fund and the Employees State Insurance Scheme as a
defined contribution plan since it has no further obligations beyond these
contributions.
The Companyâs liability towards gratuity, being a defined benefit plan are
accounted for on the basis of an independent âactuarial valuation based
on Projected Unit Credit Method.
Service cost and the net interest cost is included in employee benefit
expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Actuarial gains and losses
comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial
assumptions and are recognised immediately in âOther Comprehensive
Incomeâ as income or expense.
Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed
or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year are treated
as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is
measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences
as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused
entitlement as at the year end. The Companyâs liability is actuarially
determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method).
Income tax expense comprises current tax, deferred tax charge or credit. The
deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liability and
assets are recognized using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantially
enacted on the Balance Sheet date.
Deferred Tax assets arising from unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward losses
are recognized only if there is virtual certainty of realization of such amounts. Other
deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty
of realization in future. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet
date to reassess their reliability.
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand and deposits with any qualifying
financial institution repayable on demand or maturing within three months from the
date of acquisition and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the
year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted
average number of equity and dilutive equity equivalent shares outstanding during
the year.
When preparing the financial statements, management makes a number
of judgments, estimates and assumptions about the recognition and
measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Uncertainty about
these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a
material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in
future periods.
In assessing impairment, management estimates the recoverable amount
of each asset or cash-generating unit based on expected future cash flows
and uses an interest rate to discount them. Estimation uncertainty relates
to assumptions about future operating results and the determination of a
suitable discount rate.
Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated useful
lives of the assets, after taking into account their estimated residual value.
Management reviews the estimated useful lives and residual values of the
assets annually in order to determine the amount of depreciation to be
recorded during any reporting period. The useful lives and residual values are
based on the Companyâs historical experience with similar assets and take
into account anticipated technological changes. The depreciation for future
periods is adjusted if there are significant changes from previous estimates.
Provisions and liabilities are recognized in the period when it becomes
probable that there will be a future outflow of funds resulting from past
operations or events and the amount of cash outflow can be reliably
estimated. The timing of recognition and quantification of the liability require
the application of judgment to existing facts and circumstances, which can be
subject to change. Since the cash outflows can take place many years in the
future, the carrying amounts of provisions and liabilities are reviewed regularly
and adjusted to take account of changing facts and circumstances.
Managementâs estimate of the DBO is based on a number of critical underlying
assumptions such as standard rates of inflation, mortality, discount rate and
anticipation of future salary increases. Variation in these assumptions may
significantly impact the DBO amount and the annual defined benefit expenses
In preparing financial statements, management has made an assessment of
Companyâs ability to continue as a going concern. Financial statements are
prepared on a going concern basis. The Management is aware, in making
its assessment, of material uncertainties related to events or conditions that
may cast significant doubt upon the Companyâs ability to continue as a going
concern.
Summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
for the period ended 31 March 2024
2 Property, Plant and Equipment (Amount in '' Lakhs)
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(i) Securities premium :
The amount received in excess of face value of Equity Shares is recognised as Securities
Premium. The reserve will be utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

The Capital Reserve is the capital subsidy received by the Company from the Government
of Pondicherry (now Puducherry) during the financial year 1988-89 and 1989-90.
(iii) Other Comprehensive Income:
Items of Other Comprehensive Income consists of remeasurement of defined benefit liability
/ asset.
(iv) Statement of Profit and Loss:
Retained earnings pertain to the accumulated earnings by the Company over the years.
26. M.B. Gupta HUF through Karta Mahesh Chand Gupta and others have filed C.P. No:
347/2020 and I.A. No: 701/2020 before the National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai,
against the Company and others, as and by way of re-litigation of grievances which were
already dealt with in the previous round of litigation in C.P. No. 56 of 2013 filed by Mr. Suresh
Kumar Jalan and others before the erstwhile Company Law Board, Chennai, which were
dismissed by the said judicial authority on 11 May 2015 and such dismissal having also
been confirmed in Company Appeal No: 20 of 2015 by the Honâble High Court, Madras on
26 August 2019

The Company and others have filed C.P. No: 248 of 2020 and I.A. No. 1177 of 2020
before the National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai, challenging the maintainability of the
aforesaid petition filed by the Petitioners viz. M.B. Gupta HUF and others, which are pending
for hearing before the Honâble Tribunal and these are scheduled to be heard as adjourned
to 05th July 2024.
In the meanwhile, M/s Suresh Kumar Jalan and others have filed a new petition against the
company and others before the National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai reiterating the
allegations of the petition filed by M/s M.B. Gupta and others vide reference C.P. 38 of 2023
which also stands adjourned to 05th July 2024
Mr. Sureshkumar Jalan has filed a criminal complaint too, in respect of corporate disputes
before the CB CID Police Puducherry against the company and its directors and the
Company is taking steps to defend the same in accordance with the law.
Liability if any on account of outcome of above mentioned petition are not quantifiable.
All financial assets and financial liabilities of the Company are under the amortised cost
measurement category at each of the reporting dates except mutual funds investments
which are recognised and measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) and
borrowings, which are recognised and measured at fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVOCI).
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of Companyâs financial
assets and financial liabilities
- During the periods mentioned above, there have been no transfers amongst the level 2
and level 3 hierarchy.
Valuation process
- The Company evaluates the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities on
periodic basis using the best and most relevant data available.
- Fair value of investments in Mutual Funds is on the basis of Net Assets Value (NAV)
declared.
- The carrying amounts of other financial assets, current borrowings, trade payables and
other current financial liabilities are considered to be approximately equal to their fair
value, since those are current in nature.
- Fair value of borrowings that are non-current in nature is calculated on the basis of
discounted future cash flows.
28 The Company has been carrying on trading operations. Hence information pursuant to
Ind-AS 108 on âOperating Segmentsâ is not applicable to the Company.
29 The Company has opted for tax rate under section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act,
1961 which has been considered to determine the current tax liabilities.
As per Ind-AS 24 âRelated Party Disclosuresâ, disclosure of transactions with the
related parties and their balances as at the year end are given below:
The amount considered in ascertaining the Companyâs earnings per share constitutes
the net profit after tax and includes post tax effect of any exceptional items. The number
of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted
earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares considered for
deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of shares
which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive potential shares.
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As per Ind-AS 19 âEmployee Benefitsâ, the disclosures as defined in the Indian
Accounting Standard are given below :
The Company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form of provident
fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund. Provident fund, family pension fund
cover substantially for all regular employees. Contributions are paid during the year
into separate funds. While both the employees and the company pay predetermined
The Company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of gratuity (a lump
sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans are based on years of service
and the employees last drawn salary immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme
covers substantially all regular employees. However the Company has not created
any fund in accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. As per Ind-AS 19 âEmployee Benefitsâ, Actuarial valuation is done based on
âProjected Unit Credit Methodâ. Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions are
charged to Statement of Profit & Loss. The obligation for leave Encashment benefits is
recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
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Notes:-
1) Estimates of future salaries increases are based on inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors such as demand and supply in the employment market.
This assumption has been determined in consultation with the Company.
2) Discount rate used for valuing liabilities is based on yield (as on valuation date)
of Government with a term equal to the average future working life time of the
employees.
3) Withdrawal rate used for valuing liabilities have been considered as 5% at younger
ages and reducing as per graduated scale to 1%.
4) Retirement age has been considered as 65 years.
5) The above information is certified by actuary.
These gratuity plan typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as:
investment risk, interest risk, longevity risk and salary risk.
The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount rate
which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on
government bonds. For other defined benefit plans, the discount rate is determined by
reference to market yield at the end of reporting period on high quality corporate bonds
when there is a deep market for such bonds; if the return on plan asset is below this
rate, it will create a plan deficit.
A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability; however, this will be
partially offset by an increase in the return on the plan debt investments.
The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference
to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their
employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the
planâs liability.
The present value of the defined plan liability is calculated by reference to the future
salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in the salary of the plan participants
will increase the planâs liability.
34 Additional Information as required under Section 186 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013
during the year
(a) No Investment made in Body Corporate.
(b) No Guarantee is given by the Company.
(c) No Loans are given by the Company to Body Corporate or person.
* The ratios for the year ended 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022 are as follows :
36 The figures of the previous year have been reworked, regrouped, rearranged and
reclassified, wherever considered necessary to conform to the current year presentation
and disclouser requirement as per schedule III (as notified by MCA dated 24th March
2021) are mentioned to that exent applicable during the year.
37 The Company had only one business segment while in operation. Since 24 April
1995, after suspension of production and closure of plant, no manufacturing activity
has been carried out. Subsequently, the plant, machinery and equipments were
disposed of, leading to the disposal of the residuary asset land in November 2020. As
reported earlier, the Company had resumed trading in Iron & steel products, including
engineering products, in the international market. Hence, the Company operates only
in single Segment i.e Trading.
As per our report of even date
For Paresh Rakesh & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
(Firm Registration No. 119728W/W100743)
Chartered Accountants
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Partner Director & Company Secretary Director
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Place : Mumbai B. N. Kamath
Date : May 30, 2024 Chief Financial Officer
(PAN: AESPK5610C)
Mar 31, 2015
1) Terms and Rights attached to shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having face value of
Rs, 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote
per share. Equity shares holders are also entitled to dividend as and
when proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by Share holders
in Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation of the Company,
the holders of Equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining
assets of the Company, after distribution of all Preferential amounts
which shall be in proportion to the number of shares held by the
Shareholders.
Note: The Company has not received the required information from
suppliers regarding their status under the Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence, disclosure relating to
amounts unpaid as at the yearend together with interest paid / payable
as required under the said Act have not been made.
* Note: 1) Indicates that the amount has been deposited in accordance
with the order dated 18.11.2008 of the High Court of Chennai. The
matter is still pending final disposal with Supreme Court. (Refer
Note: 22) 2) The maturity period is of more than 12 months.
Note 2. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:
a) The Electricity Department Pondicherry has filed a special leave
petition before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the findings of
the Madras High Court in respect of demand towards Electricity Charges
of Rs, 17,78,51,077/- (includes interest of Rs, 12,10,85,645/-) since
converted into a civil Application. Subsequently the matter has been
referred to Supreme Court, Lok Adalat, where it is pending for hearing
and disposal. The Company has been legally advised that the case can
be successfully contested/defended and hence no provision is made.
b) The Company has not provided in the Accounts disputed claim of Rs,
1,34,00,000/- towards demurrage charges (in addition to interest on the
said claim) relating to import of scrap for which the appeal before the
Supreme Court is pending disposal. The Company has been advised that no
liability will be fastened on the Company, based on the facts and
circumstances of the case. However, an amount (along with Interest over
the years) of Rs, 86,53,116/- is lying deposited with HDFC Bank Ltd. in
accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court vide order dated
18th November, 2008 (See Note 11).
Note 3. The Company has not been carrying on any operations. Hence
information pursuant to AS-17 on "Segment Reporting" is not applicable
to the Company.
Note 4. The Company has suspended its operation. In view thereof and in
consideration of prudence, the Company has not recognized Deferred Tax
Asset in respect of set off of available losses and timing differences.
Note 5. No provision for taxation is necessary, in view of the
accumulated losses incurred over the years.
Note 6. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OBLIGATIONS:
As per Accounting Standard 15 "Employee Benefits", the disclosures as
defined in the Accounting Standard are given below:
Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form
of provident fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund.
Provident fund, family pension fund cover substantially for all regular
employees. Contributions are paid during the year into separate funds.
While both the employees and the Company pay predetermined
contributions into the provident fund and pension fund, no fund has
been created by the Company for gratuity. The Company's contribution to
the provident fund and family pension fund has been charged to
Statement of Profit and Loss.
Defined Benefit Plans:
The company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of
gratuity (a lump sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans
are based on years of service and the employees last drawn salary
immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all
regular employees. However the Company has not created any fund in
accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. On adoption of the revised Accounting Standard (AS 15) on
"Employee Benefits", actuarial valuation is done based on "Projected
Unit Credit Method". Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions
are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss. The obligation for leave
Encashment benefits is recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
The Company has not created any fund into which contributions are made.
Hence furnishing of information on Return on Plan Assets does not
arise.
The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial
valuation, take into account inflation, seniority, promotion and other
relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market.
The above information is certified by the actuary.
vi) The expected contributions for Defined Benefit Plan for the next
financial year will be in line with FY 14-15.
Note 28 Additional information as required under Section 186 (4) of the
Companies Act, 2013 during the year:
(a) No investment made in Body Corporate.
(b) No Guarantee is given by the Company.
Note 7. The figures of the previous year have been reworked, regrouped,
rearranged and reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the
current year presentation.
Mar 31, 2014
1) Terms and Rights attached to shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having face value of
Rs. 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote
per share. Equity shares holders are also entitled to dividend as and
when proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by Share holders
in Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation of the Company,
the holders of Equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining
assets of the Company, after distribution of all Preferential amounts
which shall be in proportion to the number of shares held by the
Shareholders.
Note : The Company has not received the required information from
suppliers regarding their status under the Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Hence, disclosure relating to
amounts unpaid as at the year end together with interest paid / payable
as required under the said Act have not been made.
* Note 1) Indicates that the amount has been deposited in accordance
with the order dated 18.11.2008 of the High Court of Chennai. The
matter is still pending final disposal with Supreme Court. (Refer Note:
21)
2) The maturity period is of more than 12 months.
Note 2 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:
a) The Electricity Dept. Pondicherry has filed a special leave petition
before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the findings of the
Madras High Court in respect of demand towards Electricity Charges of
Rs. 1,77,851,077 (includes interest of Rs. 121,085,645/-) since
converted into a civil Application. Subsequently the matter has been
referred to Supreme Court, Lok Adalat, where it is pending for hearing
and disposal. The Company has been legally advised that the case can be
successfully contested/defended and hence no provision is made.
b) The Company has not provided in the Accounts disputed claim of Rs.
13,400,000/- towards demurrage charges (in addition to interest on the
said claim) relating to import of scrap for which the appeal before the
Supreme Court is pending disposal. The Company has been advised that no
liability will be fastened on the Company, based on the facts and
circumstances of the case. However, an amount (along with Interest over
the years) of Rs. 8,653,116 is lying deposited with HDFC in accordance
with the directions of the Supreme Court vide order dated 18th
November, 2008 (See Note 11) .
Note 3 The Company has not been carrying on any operations. Hence
information pursuant to AS-17 on "Segment Reporting" is not applicable
to the Company.
Note 4 The Company has suspended its operation. In view thereof and in
consideration of prudence, the Company has not recognised Deferred Tax
Asset in respect of set off, of available losses and timing
differences.
Note 5 No provision for taxation is necessary, in view of the
accumulated losses incurred over the years.
Note 6 Employee Benefits Obligations:
As per Accounting Standard 15 "Employee Benefits", the disclosures as
defined in the Accounting Standard are given below :
Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form
of provident fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund.
Provident fund, family pension fund cover substantially for all regular
employees. Contributions are paid during the year into separate funds.
While both the employees and the Company pay predetermined
contributions into the provident fund and pension fund, no fund has
been created by the company for gratuity. The Company''s contribution to
the provident fund and family pension fund has been charged to
Statement of Profit and Loss.
Defined Benefit Plans:
The company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of
gratuity (a lump sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans
are based on years of service and the employees last drawn salary
immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all
regular employees. However the company has not created any fund in
accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. On adoption of the revised Accounting Standard (AS 15) on
"Employee Benefits" notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, actuarial valuation is done based on "Projected Unit
Credit Method". Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions are
charged to Statement of Profit & Loss. The obligation for leave
Encashment benefits is recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
vi) The expected contributions for Defined Benefit Plan for the next
financial year will be in line with FY 13-14.
Note 7 The figures of the previous year have been reworked, regrouped,
rearranged and reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the
current year presentation.
Mar 31, 2013
1 The figures of the previous year have been reworked, regrouped,
rearranged and reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the
current year presentation.
2 The company has not been carrying on any operations. Hence
information pursuant to AS17 on Segment Reporting is not applicable to
the company.
3 The Company has suspended its Operation .In view thereof and in
consideration of prudence, the company has not recognised Deferred Tax
Asset in respect of Set off of available losses and timing differences.
4 The company does not owe amount to any Small Scale Industrial
Undertaking and to micro, small and medium enterprises.
5 No provision for taxation is necessary, in view of the accumulated
losses incurred over the years.
6 Employee Benefits Obligations: Defined Contribution Plans
The company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form
of provident fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund.
Provident fund, family pension fund cover substantially for all regular
employees. Contributions are paid during the year into separate funds.
While both the employees and the company pay predetermined
contributions into the provident fund and pension fund, no fund has
been created by the company for gratuity, The company''s contribution to
the provident fund and family pension fund has been charged to
Statement of Profit and Loss.
Defined Benefit Plans:
The company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of
gratuity (a lump sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans
are based on years of service and the employees last drawn salary
immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all
regular employees. However the company has not created any fund in
accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. On adoption of the revised Accounting Standard (AS 15) on
"Employee Benefits" notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, actuarial valuation is done based on "Projected Unit
Credit Method". Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions are
charged to Statement of Profit & Loss. The obligation for leave
Encashment benefits is recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
7 Contingent Liabilities
a) The Electricity Dept. Pondicherry has filed a special leave petition
before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the findings of the
Madras High Court in respect of demand towards Electricity Charges of
Rs.17,78,51,077 (includes interest of Rs.12,10,85,645/-) since converted
into a civil Application. Subsequently the matter has been referred to
Supreme Court, Lok Adalat, where it is pending for hearing and
disposal. The company has been legally advised that the case can be
successfully contested/defended and hence no provision is made.
b) The Company has not provided in the Accounts disputed claim of
Rs.1,34,00,000/- towards demurrage charges (in addition to interest on
the said claim) relating to import of scrap for which the appeal before
the Supreme Court is pending disposal. The Company has been advised
that no liability will be fastened on the company, based on the facts
and circumstances of the case. However, an amount (along with Interest
over the years) of Rs.70,64,858 is lying deposited with HDFC in
accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court vide order dated
18th November, 2008 (See Note 12) .
8 The Company Petition Nos. 154 & 155 of 2012 for Amalgamation/
Arrangements between Mind Factory Entertainment Private Limited and
itself have since been withdrawn and order passed in this effect by the
Madras High Court on 21.02.2012
Mar 31, 2011
1. Contingent Liabilities:
(a) The Electricity Dept. Pondicherry had filed a special leave
petition before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the findings of
the Madras High Court in respect of demand towards Electricity Charges
of Rs. 17,78,51,077/- (includes interest of Rs. 12,10,85,645/-), since
converted into a Civil Application. Subsequently, the matter has been
referred to Supreme Court Lok Adalat, where it is pending for hearing
and disposal. The company has been legally advised that the case can be
successfully contested/ defended and hence no provision is made.
(b) The Company has not provided in the Accounts disputed claim of Rs.
1,34,00,000/- towards demurrage charges (in addition to interest on the
said claim) relating to import of scrap for which the appeal before the
Supreme Court is pending disposal. The Company has been advised that no
liability will be fastened on the company, based on the facts and
circumstances of the case. However, an amount (along with Interest over
the years) of Rs. 70,64,858/- is lying deposited with HDFC LTD in
accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court vide order dated
26th September, 2008 (See Schedule 6)
2. No provision for taxation is necessary, in view of the accumulated
losses incurred over the years.
3. The company does not owe amount to any Small Scale Industrial
Undertaking and to micro, small and medium enterprises.
4. The company has not been carrying on any operations. Hence
information pursuant to AS 17 on Segment Reporting is not applicable to
the company.
5. The Company has suspended its Operation. In view thereof and in
consideration of prudence, the company has not recognised Deferred Tax
Asset in respect of Set off of available tax losses & timing
differences.
6. In the opinion of the Board, Current Assets, Loans & Advances have
value on realisation in the ordinary course of business approximately
the same at which these are stated in the Balance Sheet and provision
for all known liabilities have been made and the same are not in excess
of the amount reasonably necessary.
7. Employee benefits Obligations:
Defined contribution plans:
The company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form
of provident fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund
substantially for all regular employees and makes contribution to the
Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and ESIC to Regional Director of
ESIC. While both the employees and the company pay predetermined
contributions into the provident fund and pension fund, the company's
contribution to the provident fund and family pension fund has been
charged to the Profit & Loss Account.
Defined Benefit Plans:
The company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of
gratuity (a lump sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans
are based on years of service and the employees last drawn salary
immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all
regular employees. However the company has not created any fund in
accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. On adoption of the revised Accounting Standard (AS 15) on
"Employee Benefits" notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, actuarial valuation is done based on "Projected Unit
Credit Method". Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions are
charged to Profit & Loss Account. The obligation for leave encashment
benefits is recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
8. Related Party Disclosures:
I. Relationship:- Associate Companies:-
i) Western Ministil Limited
ii) Western Rolling Mills Pvt. Ltd
II. Key managerial Personnel:
1. Mr. Prithviraj S. Parikh- Executive Director (w.e.f. 30-01-2009)
(No remuneration has been paid to Mr. Prithviraj S. Parikh as an
Executive Director during the year, except sitting fees paid for
attending Board and Committee Meetings)
9. Previous Year's figures have been regrouped, rearranged and
reclassified wherever found necessary.
Mar 31, 2010
1. Contingent Liabilities:
Year ended Year ended
Particulars 31-03-2010 31-03-2009
(Rs. in Lacs) (Rs. in Lacs)
Contingent Liabilities Nil Nil
a) The Electricity Dept. Pondicherry had filed a special leave petition
before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the findings of the
Madras High Court in respect of demand towards Electricity Charges of
Rs. 17.79 Crores (includes interest of Rs. 12.11 Crores), since
converted into a Civil Application. Subsequently, the matter has been
referred to Supreme Court Lok Adalat, where it is pending for hearing
and disposal. The company has been legally advised that the case can be
successfully contested/ defended and hence no provision is made.
b) The Company has not provided in the Accounts disputed claim of
Rs.134/- Lacs (in addition to interest on the said claim) relating to
import of scrap for which the appeal before the Supreme Court is
pending disposal. The Company has been advised that no liability will
be fastened on the company, based on the facts and circumstances of the
case. However, an amount (along with Interest over the years) of
Rs.70.18 Lacs is lying deposited with HDFC in accordance with the order
of the High Court of Madras dated 18-11-2008. (See Schedule 6)
2. No provision for taxation is necessary in view of the accumulated
losses incurred over the years.
3. The company does not owe amount to any Small Scale Industrial
Undertaking and to micro, small and medium enterprises.
4. The company has not been carrying on any operations. Hence
information pursuant to AS 17 on Segment Reporting is not applicable to
the company.
5. The Company has appointed Mr. P. K. R. K. Menon, director of the
company, as a Company Secretary w.e.f. 01.10.2003, being qualified for
such assignment. This is in compliance of the statutory requirements
and he has been paid remuneration for the services rendered as the
Company Secretary.
6. The Company has suspended its operation and its activities have
come to a standstill. In view thereof and in consideration of
prudence, the company has not recognised Deferred Tax Asset in respect
of Set off of available losses, & timing differences.
7. In the opinion of the Board, Current Assets, Loans & Advances have
value on realisation in the ordinary course of business approximately
the same at which these are stated in the Balance Sheet and provision
for all known liabilities have been made and the same are not in excess
of the amount reasonably necessary.
8. Employee benefits Obligations:
(i) Defined contribution plans:
The company offers its employees defined contribution plan in the form
of provident fund, family pension fund and superannuation fund.
Provident fund, family pension fund covers substantially for all
regular employees. Contributions are paid during the year into separate
funds. While both the employees and the company pay predetermined
contributions into the provident fund and pension fund, no fund has
been created by the company for gratuity. The companys contribution to
the provident fund and family pension fund has been charged to the
Profit & Loss account.
(ii) Defined Benefit Plans:
The company offers its employees defined benefit plans in the form of
gratuity (a lump sum amount). Benefits under the defined benefit plans
are based on years of service and the employees last drawn salary
immediately before exit. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all
regular employees. However, the company has not created any fund in
accordance with the scheme. Commitments are actuarially determined at
year end. On adoption of the revised Accounting Standard (AS 15) on
"Employee Benefits" notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, actuarial valuation is done based on "Projected Unit
Credit Method". Gains and loss of changed actuarial assumptions are
charged to Profit & Loss Account. The obligation for leave Encashment
benefits is recognized in the manner similar to Gratuity.
9. Related Party Disclosures:
I. Relationship:- Associate Companies:- i) Western Ministil Limited
ii) Western Rolling Mills Pvt. Ltd
II. Key managerial Personnel:
1. Mr. Prithviraj S. Parikh- Executive Director (w.e.f. 30-01-2009)
(No remuneration has been paid to Mr. Prithviraj S. Parikh as an
Executive Director during the year, except sitting fees paid for
attending Board and Committee Meetings)
10. Previous Years figures have been regrouped, rearranged and
reclassified wherever necessary.
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