Mar 31, 2009
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of SANTOGEN EXPORTS LIMITED,
as at 31st March, 2009 the relative Profit and Loss Account and the cash
flow statement for the year ended on that date, all of which have been
signed by us under reference this report. 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.
1. 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 of material mis -statement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the Financial
Statements 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.
2. 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.
3. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph 2
above:-
a) We have 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, the Company has kept proper books of account as
required by law so far, as appears from our examination of such books.
c) The Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account and the Cash flow
Statement dealt with by the report are in agreement with the books of
account.
d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss account 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. except
(i) Refer note no. 13 to the notes on accounts, Non provision of the
diminishing value of investments, the effect of the same is not
quantifiable.
(ii) Refer note no. 7 to the notes on accounts, Non provision of the
gratuity and other employees benefits, the effect of the same is not
quantifiable, in absence of adequate information.
(iii)Refer note no. 11 to the notes on accounts regarding default in
payment of settled amount payable to bank and institution due to this
loss increased by Rs. 903.46 laces.
(iv) Refer note no. 11 to the notes on accounts, non - provision of
interest in the books of accounts on the term loans & working capital
loans. The effect of the same is not quantifiable, in absence of
adequate information.
e) On the basis of written representations received from the Directors,
and taken on record by Board of Directors, we report that none of the
Directors is disqualified as on 31st March 2009 from being appointed
as Director of the company under clause (g) of Sub-Section (1) of
Section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
f) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us; the said accounts read together with the
notes thereon give the information as required by the Companies Act,
1956 in the manner so required and give a true and fair view :-
i) In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the
Company as at 31st March, 2009 and
ii) In the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the Loss for the
year ended on that date.
iii) In the case of cash flow statement of the cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS REPORT
Referred to in paragraph 3 of the Auditors Report of even date to the
members of Santogen Exports Limited on the financial statements for the
year ended 31st March, 2009.
(I) In respect of its fixed assets
a) The Company is maintaining proper records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets.
b) The fixed assets of the Company have been physically verified by the
management during the year and no material discrepancies between the
book records and physical inventory have been noticed. In our opinion,
the frequency of verification is reasonable.
c) During the year the company has not disposed any substantial part of
fixed assets affecting going concern of the company.
(II) a) the inventory physically verified during the year by the
management of the company. In our opinion, the frequency of such
verification is reasonable.
b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, procedures of physical verification of Stock followed by
the management are reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
company and nature of its business.
c) In our opinion and as information and explanations given to us,
company is maintaining proper records of inventory & no material
Discrepancies were noticed on physical verification as compared to book
records
(III) a) We have been informed that the company has not granted any
loan to parties listed in the registered to be maintained u/s. 301 of
the Companies Act. 1956.
b) The Company has taken interest free unsecured loans from various
parties listed in the register to be maintained under section 301 of
the Act. 1956 the year ended balance in such loan is Rs. 155.30 Lacs
c) In our opinion terms and cPondition of the loan taken prima - facie
is not Prejudicial to the interest of the company.
(IV) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are adequate internal control procedures
commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its
business for the purchase of inventories, fixed assets and for the sale
of goods. Further, on the basis of our examination of the books and
records of the company, and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we have neither come across nor have been
informed of any continuing failure to correct major weakness in
internal controls.
(V) According to the information and expiations given to us, we are of
the opinion that the transactions that need to be entered into the
register maintained under section 301 of the.Companies Act, 1956
a) As explained to us the company has not made any transaction that
needs to be entered in the register maintained u/s 301 of the Company
Act, 1956.
b) Sub clause (b) of the clause (V) of paragraph 4 is not applicable.
(VI) In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, the company has accepted deposit from the public within
the meaning of section 58A, 58AA of the companies act & rules framed
there under.
(VII) In our opinion the company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size and the nature of its business. However the
same need to be strengthen.
(VIII) We have informed that the Central Government has not prescribed
maintenance of cost record u/s 209 (1) (d) of the companies Act, for
any of the product of the company.
(IX) a) According to the information and explanation given to us and
the records of the company examined by us, the company is not regular
in depositing with appropriate authorities undisputed statuary dues
including provident fund, professional tax, Tax deducted at sources and
service tax.
Following undisputed dues have not been deposited:
Name of statutory dues Amount (Rs. In Lacs)
Professional Tax 12.84
Provident Fund 92.07
Service Tax 19.07
Fringe Benefit Tax 7.57
Following disputed dues have not been deposited since the matter
pending appropriate authorities are as under:
Name of the statute Nature of
Dues Appellate authority Amount(Rs.In
Lacs)
Central Excise Act,
1944 CESTAP Comm of Ctl. Exc.
Raigad 69.56
Central Excise Act,
1944 CESTAP Comm of Ctl. Exc.
Raigad 4.50
Commissioner of PF Interest &
damages 200.00
(X) The company has accumulated losses as at 31st March 2009 is Rs.
12381.53 Lacs (Rs.3223.65Lacs). It has incurred cash profit Rs. 55.38
Lacs (loss Rs.97.21 Lacs) during the financial year ended on that date
or in the immediately preceding financial year.
(XI) Based on our audit procedures and on the information and
explanation given by management, we are of the opinion that the company
has defaulted in repayment of its dues to financial institution and
bank during the year because the company is a sick industrial company
with in the meaning of clause (o) of subsection (1) of section 3 of the
sick industrial companies (special provision) Act, 1985 (1 of 1986) we
have been informed that the Board for Industrial & Financial
Reconstruction (BIFR) has declare the company has sick industrial
company in their proceeding held on 24.09.2001. in absence of adequate
information recording overdue amount in respect of term loans, we are
unable to comment of the overdue amounts in respect of the term loans.
(XII) As informed, the company has not granted loans and advances on
the basis of securities by way of pledge of shares, debenture and other
securities.
(XIII) In our opinion, the company is not a chit fund or nidhi/mutual
benefit fund/society. Therefore the provisions of this clause of the
Companies (Auditors Report) Order 2003 are not applicable to the
Company.
(XIV) In our opinion, the Company is not dealing in or trading in
shares, securities, debentures and other investments. Accordingly, the
provisions of this clause of the Companies (Auditors Report) Order
2003 are not applicable to the Company.
(XV) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by
others from bank or financial institutions.
(XVI) The Company has not obtained any term loans during the year. The
term loans at the beginning of the year were applied for the purpose
for which they were obtained.
(XVII) According the to the information and explanation given to us and
on an overall examination of the Balance Sheet of the Company, we
report that the no fund raised on short term basis have been used for
long term investment.
(XVIII) During the year, the Company has not made any preferential
allotment of shares to parties and companies covered in the register
maintained under section 301 of Act during the year.
(XIX) The Company has not issued any debentures. Hence this clause is
not applicable to the company.
(XX) The company has not raised any money by public issues during the
year.
(XXI) 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, and according to the information and
explanations given to us, we have neither come across any instance of
fraud on or by the company, noticed or reported during the year, nor
have been informed of such case by the management.
For MNRD & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Place: Mumbai
Date : 02nd Sept 2009
Narayan B. Tohniwal
Partner
Mem. No. - 048334
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