Jun 30, 2010
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of M/s VENUS SUGAR
LIMITED as at 30th June, 2010 and also the Profit & Loss Account and
the Cash Flow Statement 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 our audit.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from 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 management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order 2003, issued
by the Central Government in terms of sub section (4A) of section 227
of the Companies Act, 1956, we annex hereto a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph 3
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, as far as appears from our examination of such
books, and the above mentioned accounts are in agreement therewith;
c) The Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the Books of Accounts
of the company;
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 June 30th, 2010 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of the directors of the company are disqualified as on
30th June, 2010 from being appointed as Director, in terms of clause
(g) of sub-section (1) to section 274 of the act;
f) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the said accounts 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 the Balance Sheet, of the State of Affairs of the
company as at 30th June 2010 and, ii) In the case of the Profit & Loss
Account, of the Loss for the year ended on that date and, iii) In the
case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the Cash Flows for the year ended
on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS REPORT: (Referred to in paragraph 3 of 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 fixed assets have been physically verified by the Management
during the year and no material discrepancies between the book records
and the physical inventory have been noticed.
c) During the year there has been no major disposal of fixed assets.
2. a. The Inventories have been physically verified by the
Management. In our opinion, the frequency of verification is
reasonable.
b. The procedure of physical verification of Inventories followed by
the Management is reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the company and 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 Inventories.
No material discrepancies were noticed during verification between the
physical stocks ana book records.
3. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has not granted but taken interest free
unsecured loans, during the year from companies, firms and other
parties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of The
Companies Act, 1956, as explained in the notes to Accounts
(Schedule-S).
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is an adequate internal control procedure
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business for the purchase of Inventory, fixed assets and also for the
Sale of goods. During the course of our audit, we have not observed any
continuing failure to correct major weakness in the internal control.
5. To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations given to us, there were few transactions
which are required to be entered and are entered into the register
maintained under section 301 of The Companies Act, 1956.
6. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has not accepted deposits from public within
the meaning of section 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act 1956, at the end
of the period covered by our audit report.
7. In our opinion, the company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size of the company and nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has prescribed maintenance of Cost Records
under section 209 (1)(d) of The Companies Act, 1956 in respect of White
Crystal Sugar and we are of the opinion that, prima facie, the
prescribed accounts and records have been made and maintained. We are
however, not required, and have therefore not made a detailed
examination of such records.
9. a) According to the records, the company is qenerally regular in
depositing with appropriate authorities undisputed statutory
dues including Provident Fund, Investor Education & Protection Fund,
Employees State Insurance, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Service
Tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other statutory dues to the
extent applicable to it. However all the pending dues had been
deposited. b) According to the information and explanations given to
us, no undisputed amount payable in respect of the Income Tax, Sales
Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other
statutory dues were in arrears as at 30th June 2010 for a period of
more than six months from the date of becoming payable.
c) According to the information and explanations given to us, details
of dues of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Excise Duty, Custom Duty, Entry Tax
and Cess etc. which have not been deposited on account of any dispute
before appropriate authorities are given below:
SI. Name of the Statute Nature of Dues Year to which
No. related
1. T U. P. Trade Tax Act,
1948 Tax imposed on Ex-
U.P HSD 1998-99
Purchased and issued
to transporters
2. Tax on Entry of Goods Entry Tax claimed by
dept. 2001-02
Act, 1999
3 U. P. Trade Tax Act,
1948 UPTT imposed due to
enhancement 2001-02
of sales of molasses
& on the basis of
Misc. Income
4 U. P. Trade Tax Act,
1948 UPTT imposed due to
enhancement 2002-03
of sales of molasses
& on the basis of
Misc. Income
5 Tax on Entry of Goods Entry Tax imposed by
the Department 2002-03
Act, 1999
6 Tax on Entry of Goods Entry Tax imposed by
the Department 2003-04
Act 1999
7 U. P. Trade Tax Act,
1948 UPTT imposed due to
enhancement 2003-04
of sales of molasses
& on the basis of
Misc. Income
8 U.P. Trade Tax Act,1948 UPTT imposed due to
enhancement 2004-05
of sales of molasses
& on the basis of
Misc. Income
9 Tax on Entry of Goods Entry Tax imposed by
department 2004-05
Act, 1999 on interstate Sale
of Sugar
10 Factory Act, 1948 2 Cases 1999
11 Factory Act, 1948 2 Cases 2003
12 U. P Sugar Cane 17 Cases 2002-03
(Regulation of supply &
purchase) Act, 1953
13 U.P Sugar Cane Act 3 Cases 2006-07
14 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand of Excise Duty on 1995-96
Molasses
15 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on Difference of
Rate on molasses
1996-97
16 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on removal &
wrong accounting
1997-98 of molasses & sugar bags
17 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on shortage of
molasses & excess
1997-98 of sugar bags
18 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on shortage of
molasses 2004-05
19 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on removal of
molasses without duty
2005-06
20 Central Excise Act, 1944 Demand on excess
molasses 2005-06
SI.
No. Name of the Statute Amount in Forum in which the
Lacs dispute is pending
1. U. P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 1.67 2nd Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
2. Tax on Entry of Goods 2.00 2nd Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
Act,1999
3 U. P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 4.55 2nd Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
4. U. P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 6.00 2nd Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
5. Tax on Entry of Goods 0.60 2nd Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
Act,1999
6 Tax on Entry of Goods 42.94 1st Appeal
Act,1999 pending in
Tribunal, Meerut
7 U. P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 3.64 1st Appeal
pending, in
Tribunal, Meerut
8 U.P. Trade Tax Act,1948 4.12 1st Appeal in
Tribunal, Meerut
9 Tax on Entry of Goods 85.08 1st Appeal
in Tribunal,
Meerut
10 Factory Act, 1948 0.50 CJM, Moradabad
11 Factory Act, 1948 0.20 ACJM, Chandausi
12 U P Sugar Cane 0.34 CJM, Moradabad
Regulation of supply &
purchase) Act, 1953
13 U. P Sugar Cane Act 0.34 High Court,
Allahabad
14 Central Excise Act, 1944 7.73 Dy. Commissioner
Moradabad
15 Central Excise Act, 1944 1.71 Tribunal New
Delhi
16 Central Excise Act, 1944 83.89 Tribunal New
Delhi
17 Central Excise Act, 1944 11.35 Tribunal New
Delhi
18 Central Excise Act, 1944 1.68 Tribunal New
Delhi
19 Central Excise Act, 1944 1.41 Tribunal New
Delhi
20 Central Excise Act, 1944 0.33 Tribunal New
Delhi
Total 260.08 Lacs
10. The accumulated losses at the end of the financial year are more
than hundred percent of its net worth. The company has incurred cash
loss during the financial year covered by our report, however there
were cash losses in the immediately preceding financial year. Thus as
per the current financials the Company is a Sick Industrial Company
within the meaning of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisioun)
Act, 1985.
11. Based on our audit procedures and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that the company has
partially defaulted in repayment of dues to Financial Institutions.
12. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, no loans and advances have been granted by the company on
the basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
13. The provisions of any special statue applicable to Chit Fund,
Nidhi or Mutual Benefit Society are not applicable to this company.
14. The company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures or other investments. However the investments made by the
company in securities have been held by the company in its own name.
15. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has not given any guarantee for loan taken by
others from banks and financial institutions.
16. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has not raised any new term loan during the
year under audit.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
the overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the company, we report
that no short term funds were raised by the company which were used for
long term investment during the year under review.
18. 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.
19. During the period covered by our audit report, the company has not
issued any Debentures during the year.
20. During the period covered by our audit report, the company has not
raised any money by way of public issue.
21. On examination of the Books & explanations afforded to us, No
fraud on or by the company has been noticed or reported in respect of
the year under audit.
For G. K. Nigam & Associates
Chartered Accountants
(Regn. No. 04972N)
Sd/-
(Hari Om)
Place : New Delhi Partner
Date : 30/08/2010 M.No 87129
Jun 30, 2009
1 We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of M/s VENUS SUGAR LIMITED
as at 30th June, 2009 and also the Profit & Loss Account and the Cash
Flow Statement 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.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in India. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from 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 management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order 2003, issued
by the Central Government in terms of sub section (4A) of section 227
of the Companies Act, 1956, we annex hereto a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph 3
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, as far as appears from our examination or such
books, and the above mentioned accounts are in agreement therewith;
c) The Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the Books of Accounts
of the company;
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 June 30th 2009 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of the directors of the company are disqualified as on
30" June, 2009 from being appointed as Director, in terms of clause (g)
of sub-section (1) to section 274 of the act;
f) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanation given to us, the said accounts 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 the Balance Sheet, of the State of Affairs of the
company as at 30th June 2009 and,
ii) In the case of the Profit & Loss Account, of the Loss for the year
ended on that date and,
iii) In the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the Cash Flows for the
year ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO AUDITORS REPORT:
(Referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date)
1. a) The company has maintained proper records shewing full
particulars including quantitative details and situation of Fixed
Assets.
b) The fixed assets have been physically verified by the Management
during the year and no material discrepancies between the book records
and the physical inventory have been noticed.
c) During the year there has been no major disposal of fixed assets.
2. a. The Inventories have been physically verified by the
Management. In our opinion, the frequency of verification is
reasonable.
b. The procedure of physical verification of Inventories followed by
the Management is reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the company and 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 Inventories
No material discrepancies were noticed during verification between the
physical stocks ana book records.
3 In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has neither granted nor taken any loans,
secured or unsecured, during the year to / from companies, firms and
other parties covered in the register maintained under section 301 of
The Companies Act, 1956.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there is an adequate internal control procedure
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business for the purchase of Inventory, fixed assets and also for the
Sale of goods. During the course of our audit, we have not observed any
continuing failure to correct major weakness in the internal control.
5. To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations given to us, there were no transactions
which are required to be entered into the register maintained under
section 301 of The Companies Act, 1956.
6. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation -,
given to us, the company has not accepted deposits from public within
the meaning of section 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act 1956, at the end
of the period covered by our audit report.
7. In our opinion, the company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size of the company and nature of its business.
8. The Central Government has prescribed maintenance of Cost Records
under section 209 (1)(d) of The Companies Act, 1956 in respect of White
Crystal Sugar and we are of the opinion that, prima facie, the
prescribed accounts and records have been made and maintained. We are
however, not required, and have therefore not made a detailed
examination of such records.
9. a) According to the records, the company is generally regular in
depositing with appropriate authorities undisputed statutory dues
including Provident Fund, Investor Education & Protection Fund,
Employees State Insurance, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Service
Tax, Custom Duty. Excise Duty, Cess, FBT and other statutory dues to
the extent applicable to it. However all the pending dues had been
deposited.
b) According to the information and explanations qiven to
us, no undisputed amount payable in respect of the Income Tax, Sales
Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax. Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Cess, FBT and
other statutory dues were in arrears as at 30th June 2009 for a period
of more than six months from the date of becoming payable.
c According to the information and explanations given to us, details of
dues of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Excise Duty, Custom Duty. Entry Tax and
Cess etc which have not been deposited on account of any dispute before
appropriate authorities are given below:
Sl Name of the
Statute Nature of Dues Year to
which Amount
in Forum in
which the
No related Lacs dispute is
pending
1. U P Trade Tax
Act, 1948 Tax imposed on
Ex- UP HSD 1998-99 1.67 2nd Appeal
in Tribunal,
Purchased and
issued to Meerut
transporters
2. Tax on Entry of
Goods Entry Tax claimed
by dept. 2001-02 2.00 2nd Appeal
in Tribunal,
Act 1999 Meerut
3 U p Trade Tax
Act, 1948 UPTT imposed due
to enhancement 2001-02 4.55 2nd Appeal
in Tribunal,
of sales of
molasses & on the
basis Meerut
of Misc. Income
4 U P Trade
Tax Act, 1948 UPTT imposed due
to enhancement 2002-03 6.00 2nd Appeal
in Tribunal,
of sales of
molasses & on
the basis Meerut
of Misc. Income
5 Tax on Entry of
Goods Entry Tax imposed
by the Department 2002-03 0.60 2nd Appeal
in Tribunal,
Act 1999 Meerut
6 Tax on Entry of
Goods Entry Tax imposed
by the Department 2003-04 42.94 1st Appeal
pending in
Act 1999 Tribunal,
Meerut
7 U P Trade Tax
Act, 1948 UPTT imposed due
to enhancement 2003-04 3.64 1st Appeal
pending in
of sales of
molasses & on the
basis Tribunal,
Meerut
of Misc. Income
8 U P Trade Tax
Act, 1948 UPTT imposed due
to enhancement 2004-05 4.12 1st Appeal
in Tribunal,
of sales of
molasses & on the
basis Meerut
of Misc. Income
9 Tax on Entry of
Goods Entry Tax imposed
by department 2004-05 85.08 1st Appeal
in Tribunal,
Act 1999 on interstate Sale
of Sugar Meerut
10 Factory
Act, 1948 2 Cases 1999 0.50 CJM,Moradabad
11 Factory Act,
1948 2 Cases 2003 0.20 ACJM,Chandausi
12 U p Sugar Cane 17 Cases 2002-03 0.34 CJM, Moradabad
Regulation of
supply &
purchase)
Act, 1953
13 U P Sugar Cane Differential cane
price of SAP & SMP 2002-03 303 Supreme Court,
Delhi
Regulation of
supply &
parchase)
Act. 1953
14 U P Sugar Cane
Act 3 Cases 2006-07 0.34 High Court,
Allahabad
15 Central Excise
Act,1944 Demand of Excise
Duty on 1995-96 7.73 Dy.
Commissioner
Molasses Moradabad
16 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on
Difference of Rate
on molasses 1996-97 1.71 Tribunal
New Delhi
17 Certral Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on removal
& wrong accounting 1997-98 83.89 Tribunal New
Delhi
of molasses & sugar
bags
18 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on shortage
of molasses & excess 1997-98 11.35 Tribunal
New Delhi
of sugar bags
19 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on shortage
of molasses 2004-05 1.68 Tribunal
New Delhi
20 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on removal
of molasses without
duty 2005-06 1.41 Tribunal
New Delhi
21 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Demand on excess
molasses 2005-06 0.33 Tribunal
New Delhi
22 Central Excise
Act, 1944 Shortage of molasses 2006-07 3.09 Asst.
Commissioner
Moradabad
Total 566.17
10. The accumulated losses at the end of the financial year are more
than fifty percent of its net worth. The company has incurred cash loss
during the financial year covered by our report, however there were
cash losses in the immediately preceding financial year.
11. Based on our audit procedures and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that the company has
defaulted in repayment of dues to Financial Institutions. The default
continues since July 2006. Dues to SCB/ICICI aggregating to Rs.556 Lacs
relate to overdue balance of principal & interest thereon and Rs 480
lacs in respect of ZCDs.
In accordance with the information & explanation and records produced
before us, the company had moved proposal before the Fls for
restructuring of their debts. The IFCI & SASF had already accorded
their sanction, the company is closely following the matter with the
SCB and the proposal is in their active consideration.
12 in our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, no loans and advances have been granted by the company on
the basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
13. The provisions of any special statue applicable to Chit Fund,
Nidhi or Mutual Benefit Society are not applicable to this company.
14. The company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities,
debentures or other investments. However the investments made by the
company in securities have been held by the company in its own name.
15. our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has not given any guarantee for loan taken by
others from banks and financial institutions.
16. in our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the company has raised a new term loan amounting to Rs.
167 Lacs during the year under audit, under the scheme for Extending
Financial Assistances to Sugar industries 2007 from State Bank of
India.
17 According to the information and explanations given to us and on the
overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the company, report that no
short term funds were raised by the company which were used for long
term investment during the year under review.
18. 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.
19. During the period covered by our audit report, the company has not
issued any Debentures during the year.
20 during the period covered by our audit report, the company has not
raised any money by way of public issue.
21 On examination of the Books & explanations afforded to us, No fraud
on or by the company has been noticed or reported in . aspect of the
year under audit.
For G. K. Nigam & Associates
Chartered Accountants
Sd/-
(Harl Om)
Place : New Delhi Partner
Date : 08.08.2009 M.No 87129
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