Mar 31, 2013
1. Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Volant Textile
Mills Limited which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2013
the Statement Profit & Loss and Cash Flow Statement for the year ended
on that date and a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
2. Management''s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company''s
management that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance and cash flow of the Company in accordance with
the accounting principles generally accepted in India including
Accounting Standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies
Act, 1956. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and
maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and
presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view
and are free from material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
3. Auditor''s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Those standards require that we comply with the
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatements.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor''s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the company''s preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.
4. Opinion
We would like to draw the attention to the following:
a. Accounting Standard 2: The inventory valuation of Rs 26,922,151 is
accepted by us on the basis of certificate of the management, in the
absence of working papers relating to its physical verification and
valuation and also absence of Internal Auditors confirmation relating
to its quantity and value,
b. Accounting Standard 21: The Company has not consolidated the
accounts of its subsidiary Force Protective Solutions Private Limited
as on 31.03.2013
c. Acconting Standard 26: The other non-current assets include
Miscellaneous Expenditure amounting to Rs 17,42,470/- which we believe
is of no tangible value as on the date of Balance Sheet,
d. Trade Receivables of Rs 112,999,716 include Receivables which
according to us are doubtful of recovery amounting to Rs 20,620,215 &
for which no provison has been made in the financial statements
e. As per Note No 1, Para B (2) (i), (ii), (iii) relating to amounts
payable to various Government authorities including Central Excise Duty
of Rs 156.40 lakhs demanded which according to the company is not
payable and various other dues disputed by the company & the liability
of which according to the management is unascertainable is not provided
for in the accounts
f. As per Note No 1, Para B (4) regarding non confirmation of balance
of unsecured loans, trade receivables, trade payables, other current &
non current liabilities and loans and advances, they are subject to
confirmation & reconciliation, if any.
In our opinion, subject to above points mentioned in 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
Companies Act, 1956 in the manner so required and give a true and fair
view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in
India:
(a) In the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2013;
(b) In the case of the Statement of Profit & Loss, of the Loss 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.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
(1) As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003, issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A) of
section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956,we enclose in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said
Order.
(2) As required by Section 227(3) of the Companies Act, 1956, we report
that:
a) Subject to above,we have obtained all the information and
explanation, 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 the law have
been kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of
these books.
c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit & Loss and Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of
account;
d) Subject to the above notes in the Par of Opinion, the Balance Sheet,
the Statement of Profit & Loss and the 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 31st March 2013 and taken on record by Board of Directors, we
report that none of the Directors is disqualified as on 31st March 2013
from being appointed as a Director in terms of clause (g) of sub-
section (i) of Section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS'' REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 4 of our report of even date)
1. a) The company has not maintained the statements showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of most of its
fixed assets.
b) As explained to us, the fixed assets of the Company are physically
verified by the management during the year, which in our opinion, is
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of
its assets. According to the information and explanations given to us,
no discrepancies have been noticed on such verification.
c) No substantial part of the fixed assets have been disposed of during
the year.
2. a) As explained to us, the inventory has been physically verified
by the management during the year. In our opinion the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
b) In our opinion, the procedures of physical verification of inventory
followed by the management are reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the company and the nature of its business.
c) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is maintaining proper records of inventory.
The discrepancy noticed on verification, between the physical stocks
and the book records were not material.
3. In respect of unsecured loans taken by the Company from companies,
firms, or other parties covered by the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies act, 1956, and according to the
information and explanations given to us:
a) The Company has taken interest free unsecured loans from promoters.
As at the year end, the outstanding balance of such loans aggregated to
Rs. 1321.70 lacs. The maximum amount outstanding during the year,
aggregated to Rs.1450.10 lacs.
b) The Company has given interest free unsecured loans to one company.
As at the year end, the outstanding balance of such loans aggregated to
Rs. NIL lacs. The maximum amount outstanding during the year,
aggregated to Rs.113.80 lacs.
c) The interest free loans taken in our opinion, prime facie, are not
prejudicial to the interest of the company, however interest free loan
given is not prejudicial to the interests of the company.
d) No stipulation has been made with regard to repayment of loans taken
and payment of interest on such loans taken, hence we cannot comment on
the clause.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us, internal control procedures requires to be further
strengthened commensurate with the size of the Company and the nature
of its business, for the purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for
the sale of goods.
5. According to the information and explanations given to us, we are
of the opinion that company has not maintained the Register u/s 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956 .
6. Accordingly to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not accepted deposits from the public within the meaning of
Section 58A and 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules framed
there under.
7. The Company has an internal auditor, however the scope needs to
widened and it requires to be strengthened to be commensurate with its
size and nature of business.
8. As per the information & explanation given to us, Cost records
prescribed by the Central Government under Section 209(1)(d) of the
Companies Act,1956 have not been maintained by the company.
9. According to the information and explanations given to us and
according to the books nd records of the Company as produced and
examined by us, in our opinion, the undisputed statutory dues,
including provident fund, income tax, and professional tax have been
deposited generally by the company during the year with appropriate
authorities. There are no arrears of statutory dues as mentioned above
as at 31st March, 2013 for a period more than six months.
Note 1: The amount disputed is depreciation of Rs. 45.61 Lacs which was
attributed to increase in value of assets on account of foreign
exchange fluctuation.
10. In our opinion, the accumulated losses of the Company are more than
fifty percent of its net worth as at 31st March 2013. The Company has
not incurred cash losses during the financial year and in the
immediately preceding financial year.
11. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not defaulted in repayment of Secured Loan
for vehicles obtained from Banks.
12. According to the information and explanations given to us, and
based on the documents and records produced 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 is not a chit fund/nidhi/mutual benefit fund/society.
Therefore, the provision of clause 4 (xiii) of the order are not
applicable to the Company.
14. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company is not dealing in or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments. Accordingly the provision
of clause 4 (xiv) of the order are not applicable to the Company.
15. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has given guarantee for entering into a
marketing tie-up whereby the company will get exclusive marketing
rights for sale of the products in India.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has taken Term Loan from Banks & they have
been applied for the purpose for which they were obtained.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
overall examination of the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement of the
Company, we report that no funds raised on short term basis have been
used for long term investments.
18. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not made any preferential allotment of
shares to parties and companies covered in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, during the year.
19. The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
20. The company has not raised any money by public issue during the
year.
21. To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and
explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the company has been
noticed or reported by the Management during the year.
For SHAH PATANI & ASSOCIATES
(Chartered Accountants)
(Registration No: 121252W)
DHARMEN B. SHAH
Partner
Membership No.: 036324
Place: Mumbai
Date: 14th August 2013.
Mar 31, 2010
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Volant Textile Mills
Limited as at March 31, 2010, the relative Profit and Loss Account for
the year ended on that date annexed thereto and the Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended on that date, which we have signed under reference
to this report. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Management of the Company. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial æstatements based on our audit.
2. 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.
3. The accounts are prepared on the principle application to a going
concern despite heavy losses which have totally eroded the net worth of
the Company. The Company has been declared Sick by BIFR having case No.
322/02 in the hearing held on 1.3.2006. In the year 2006-2007 the
company had arrived at a negotiated settlement with SASF and has
subsequently repaid them in April, 2009. The OA (Bank of Baroda) has
prepared a report for rehabilitation & restructuring including
expansion, and had submitted the same to BIFR, to achieve a viable and
profitable business model. BIFR in its hearing held on 13.04.2010 has
asked the company to submit a revised DRS based on the Balance Sheet
dated 31.03.2010.
4. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India }n terms of Section 227 (4A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and on the basis of such checks of the books and
record of the Company as we considered appropriate and according to the
information and explanations given to us during the course of audit, we
enclose in the Annexure, a statement on the matters specified in
paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said order to the extent applicable.
5. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in Paragraph 4
above, we report that:
a) Subject to remarks in Para 5.1, and 5.2 below, we have obtained all
the information and explanation 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 appear from our examination of those
books.
c) The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow
Statement dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of
account.
d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and the
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report have been prepared in
compliance with the applicable accounting standards referred to in
Section 211 (3C) of the Act;
e) On the basis of written representations received from the Directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company, none of
the Directors are disqualified as on March 31, 2010 from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of
Section 274 of the Act.
f) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the Balance Sheet, Profit and. Loss
Account and the Cash Flow statement together with the Notes thereon and
annexed thereto given in the prescribed manner, subject to Note 21 on
Schedule T regarding non-availability of information as to the status
of registration of suppliers as small scale industrial undertakings and
in view of our remarks in paragraphs 5.1 to 5.2 below and related notes
referred to therein with consequential effects on the Companys profit
for the year and the relevant items on the Balance Sheet, we are unable
to comment whether the accounts give a true and fair view at this
stage, in conformity with the accounting principle generally accepted
in India;
- In the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company
as at March 31,2010
- In the case of Profit and Loss Account, of the profit for the year
ended on that date; and
- In the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
5.1 Note B (1) (ui&iii) on schedule T relating to amount payable to
various Government authorities and the amount payable for pending
assessment if any being unascertainable.
5.2 Note B (3) on schedule T regarding non-confirmation of balance of
Secured and Unsecured Loans, Sundry debtors, Sundry creditors, Current
Liabilities and Loans and advances.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS REPORT (Referred to in paragraph 4 of our
report of even date)
1. a) The company has maintained the statements showing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of most of its
fixed assets.
b) As explained to us, the fixed assets of the Company are physically
verified by the management during the year, which in our opinion, is
reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of
its assets. According to the information and explanations given to us,
no discrepancies have been noticed on such verification
c) No substantial part of the fixed assets have been disposed of during
the year.
2. a) As explained to us, the inventory has been physically verified
by the management during the year. In our opinion the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
b) In our opinion, the procedures of physical verification of inventory
followed by the management are reasonable and adequate in relation to
the size of the company and the nature of its business.
c) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is maintaining proper records of inventory.
The discrepancy noticed on verification, between the physical stocks
and the book records were not material.
3. In respect of unsecured loans taken by the Company from companies,
firms, or other parties covered by the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies act, 1956, and according to the
information and explanations given to us:
a) The Company has taken interest free unsecured loans from promoters.
As at the year end, the outstanding balance of such loans aggregated to
Rs. 1661.04 lacs. The maximum amount outstanding during the year,
aggregated to Rs. 1847.93 lacs. b)The Company has given interest free
unsecured loans to one company. As at the year end, the outstanding
balance of such loans aggregated to Rs. 30.91 lacs. The maximum amount
outstanding during the year, aggregated to Rs. 30.91 lacs.
c) The interest free loans in our opinion, prime facie, are not
prejudicial to the interest of the company.
d) No stipulation has been made with regard to repayment of loans taken
and payment of interest on such loans taken, hence we cannot comment on
the clause.
4. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are internal control procedures commensurate with
the size of the Company and the nature of its business, for the
purchase of inventory and fixed assets and for the sale of goods.
During the course of our audit, we have not observed any continuing
failure to correct major weakness in its internal control.
5. According to the information and explanations given to us, we are
of the opinion that no transactions need to be entered in to the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 except
stated in clause 3 above.
6. Accordingly to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not accepted deposits from the public within the meaning of
Section 58A and 5SAA of the Companies Act. 1956 and the rules framed
there under.
7. The Company has an internal audit system, however it requires to be
strengthened to commensurate with its size and nature of business.
8. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Central Government of India, has not prescribed the
maintenance of cost records under Section 209(1 )(d) of the Companies
Act, 1956.
9. a) According to the information and explanations given to us and
according to the books and records of the Company as produced and
examined by us, in our opinion, the undisputed statutory dues, including
provident fund, income tax, and professional tax have been deposited
generally by the company during the year with appropriate authorities.
There are no arrears of statutory dues as mentioned above as at 31st
March, 2010 for a period more than six months.
b) As at 31st March 2010, according to the records of the company and
the information and explanations given to us, the following are the
particulars of disputed dues on account of statutory dues that have not
been deposited:
Sr. Authority Amount Period to Dispute Pending at Deposits
Disputed which the made
(Rs. In
lacs) amount
relates (Rs. In
lacs)
1 Excise Duty 151.52 2000-2001 Appellate Tribunal 15.00
2 Excise Duty 4.88 2005-2006 Jt. Commissioner,
Pune 1.00
3 Provident
Fund 9.98 2001-2002 High Court 2.00
10) In our opinion, the accumulated losses of the Company are more than
fifty percent of its net worth as at 31st March 2010. The Company has
not incurred cash losses during the financial year and in the
immediately preceeding financial year.
11) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company have not defaulted in the repayment of dues to
a financial institution.
12) According to the information and explanations given to us, and
based on the documents and records produced 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 is not a chit fund/nidhi/mutual benefit fund/society.
Therefore, the provision of clause 4 (xiii) of the order are not
applicable to the Company.
14) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company is not dealing in or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments. Accordingly the provision
of clause 4 (xiv) of the order are not applicable to the Company.
15) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has given guarantee for entering into a
marketing tie-up whereby the company will get exclusive marketing
rights for sale of the products in India.
16) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not taken any term loans during the
current year.
17) According to the information and explanations given to us and on
overall examination of the Balance Sheet and Cash flow Statement of the
Company, we report that no funds raised on short term basis have been
used for long term investments.
18} In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not made any preferential allotment of
shares to parties and companies covered in the register maintained
under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, during the year.
19) The Company has not issued any debentures during the year.
20) The company has not raised any money by public issue during the
year.
21) To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and
explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the company has been
noticed or reported by the Management during the year.
For YADAV, PUJARA & SHAH
(Chartered Accountants)
SANTOSH A. SHAH
Partner
Membership No. 46548
Firm No 121711W
Place: Mumbai
Date: August31 st, 2010.
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