1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Kingfisher Airlines
Limited (formerly known as Deccan Aviation Limited) (the Company) as
at March 31, 2011, the Profit and 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 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 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 (Auditor''s Report) Order, 2003 issued
by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A) of
section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act), as amended by the
Companies (Auditor''s Report) (Amendment) Order, 2004 (herein after
collectively referred to as the Order) we enclose in the annexure a
statement on matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order.
4. Other Income for the fifteen months ended June 30, 2006 included a
sum of Rs. 2,672.20 Lacs towards certain subsidy provided to the
Company by one of its suppliers in conjunction with lease of aircrafts
on operating lease basis. The previous auditors had reported that they
were of the opinion that such accounting treatment was not in
accordance with Accounting Standard 19 on Leases and the subsidy
should be recorded on a straight-line basis over the period of the
lease. Their audit report on the financial statements for the fifteen
months ended June 30, 2006 was modified in this matter. We concur with
the views of the said auditors in principle that such subsidy should be
recognized on a systematic basis in the Profit and Loss Account over
the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, which they
are intended to compensate although the matter does not appear to be
covered explicitly by the said AS 19.
5. As reported in paragraph 6 of our report dated July 28, 2009, the
Company novated its rights in certain aircrafts purchase agreements
during the year ended March 31, 2009 in favor of certain lessors and
took such aircrafts back on operating lease from the same persons. The
Company incurred a loss of Rs. 14,437.15 Lacs on such novation
(including interest on loans borrowed for making pre-delivery payments
to aircraft manufacturers of Rs. 5,305.34 Lacs). As already reported in
the said report, in the absence of an independent valuation report, we
had relied on the representations of the management that the novation
was not established at fair value, the fair value of the aircrafts is
at least equal to or more than the cost of acquisition and the
preconditions specified in AS 19 for deferring the said loss are
satisfied. We do not express any independent opinion in the matter.
6. Attention is invited to note 27 of schedule 19 regarding method of
accounting of costs incurred on major repairs and maintenance of
engines of aircrafts taken on operating lease during the year
aggregating to Rs.12,256.85 lacs (year ended March 31, 2010 Rs.
207,00.76 lacs) which have been included under fixed assets and
amortized over the estimated useful life of the repairs. In our
opinion, this accounting treatment is not in accordance with current
accounting standards.
7. Attention is invited to note 28 of Schedule 19 regarding use fees
payable by the Company in respect of certain assets taken on operating
lease aggregating to Rs 5,576.45 Lacs as maintenance reserves, in
accordance with its understanding. Pending formalization of the matter
with the relevant lessor, we do not express any independent opinion in
the matter.
8. We further report that, except for the effect, if any, of the
matters stated in paragraph 5 and 7 above and 13(a) below, paragraph
1(b) of the annexure to this report and notes 23 and 25 of schedule 19,
whose effect are not ascertainable, had the observations made in
paragraphs 4 & 6 above been considered, the loss after tax for the year
ended March 31, 2011 would have been Rs.104,951.58 Lacs (March 31, 2010
- Rs.175,350.66 Lacs) as against the reported loss of Rs.102,739.80
Lacs (March 31, 2010 - Rs 164,722.06 Lacs), debit balance in profit and
loss account as at March 31, 2011 would have been Rs.548,493.43.Lacs
(March 31, 2010 - Rs. 443,541.85 lacs) as against the reported figure
of Rs. 534,847.43 Lacs (March 31, 2010 - Rs. 432,107.63 Lacs), other
liabilities would have been Rs. 58,553.65 Lacs (March 31, 2010 -
Rs.44,043.05 Lacs) as against the reported figure of Rs.58,275.12 Lacs
(March 31, 2010 - Rs.43,311.74. Lacs), and fixed assets (excluding
capital work in progress) would have been Rs. 137,071.61 Lacs (March
31, 2010 - Rs. 139,061.17 Lacs) as against the reported figure of Rs.
157,188.69 Lacs (March 31, 2010 - Rs.155,451.42 Lacs).
9. Attention of the members is invited to note 24 of schedule 19
regarding the financial statements of the Company having been prepared
on a going concern basis, notwithstanding the fact that its net worth
is completely eroded. The appropriateness of the said basis is
interalia dependent on the Company''s ability to infuse requisite funds
for meeting its obligations.
Further to our comments in the annexure referred to above, we report
that:
10. 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. ^
11. In our opinion, the Company has kept proper books of account as
required by Law so far as appears from our examination of those books.
12. The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account.
13. (a) Attention of the members is invited to note 16 of schedule 19
regarding recognition of deferred tax credit during the year
aggregating to Rs. 49,341.80 Lacs (year ended March 31, 2010
Rs.76,463.31lacs) (Total amount recognized up to March 31, 2011 Rs.
292,778.31 Lacs) by virtue of which its loss for the year and debit
balance in Profit and Loss Account stand reduced by Rs. 493,41.80 Lacs
(year ended March 31, 2010 Rs. 76,463.31 Lacs) and Rs. 292,778.31 Lacs
(as at March 31, 2010 Rs.243,436.51 Lacs) respectively. In view of
explanation 1 to clause 17 of Accounting Standard 22, we cannot express
any independent opinion in the matter.
(b) In our opinion, subject to the effect of the matters stated in
paragraphs 4 to 6 and 13(a) above, the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss
Account and Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report comply in all
material respects, with the mandatory Accounting Standards referred to
in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Act.
14. On the basis of written representations received from Directors as
on March 31, 2011 and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we
report that none of the Directors of the Company, are disqualified as
on that date from being appointed as a director, under clause (g) of
sub-section (1) of section 274 of the Act.
15. In our opinion and to the best of our knowledge and according to
the information and explanations given to us, the said accounts subject
to note 21 of schedule 19 and read with other notes on accounts, give
the information required by the Act in the manner so required and
subject to the effect of the matters stated in paragraphs 4 to 8 &
13(a) above, note 23 of schedule 19 regarding certain accounts detailed
in the said note being under review and reconciliation and note 25 of
schedule 19 regarding the basis of computation of unearned revenue as
at March 31, 2011 (Data of number of unflown tickets and their average
value, based on which management has estimated the amount of unearned
revenue, not being drawn from accounting records, could not be verified
by us) (Effect thereof on revenue not ascertainable) 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 March 31, 2011,
ii. In the case of Profit and Loss account, of the loss for the year
ended on that date and
iii. In the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows for the year
ended on that date.
Annexure to the Auditors'' report
(As referred To in PArAgrAPh 3 of oUr rePorT of eVen dATe To The
MeMbers of Kingfisher Airlines li MiTed)
1. a. The Company has maintained records showing full particulars
including quantitative details and situation of fixed assets. However,
comprehensive description of assets and current location are to be
incorporated in the asset records after completion of reconciliation
referred to in paragraph 1(b) below.
b. Fixed assets have been physically verified by the management during
the year. Pending completion of reconciliation which is reportedly in
progress, discrepancies, if any, cannot be ascertained (refer note 30
of schedule 19).
c. There was no substantial disposal of fixed assets during the year.
2. a. Management has conducted physical verification of inventory at
reasonable intervals during the year.
b. The procedures of physical verification of inventories followed by
the management are reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of
the Company and the nature of its business.
c. No material discrepancies were noticed on physical verification.
3. a. As informed, the Company has not granted any loans, secured or
unsecured to companies, firms or other parties covered in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Act.
b. As informed, the Company has taken loans from four companies covered
in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act. The total loan
amount outstanding as at year end was Rs. 6,554.14 lacs and the maximum
amount outstanding at any time during the year were Rs. 113,433.14
lacs. The rate of interest and terms and conditions on which the said
loans are taken is not prima-facie prejudicial to the interests of the
Company. No stipulations for repayment have been prescribed and as such
no comments regarding regularity of payments are being made.
4. In our opinion and according to the information and explanation
given to us, and taking into consideration management''s representation
that a large number of items purchased are of a special nature for
which alternative quotations cannot be obtained, there are adequate
internal control procedures commensurate with the size of the Company
and the nature of its business for the purchases of inventory and sale
of services (subject to note 25 of schedule 19). Internal controls in
respect of purchase of fixed assets to be strengthened. Subject to our
observations in paragraph 1(b) above and note 25 of schedule 19, during
the course of our audit, no continuing failure to correct major
weakness in internal controls has been noticed.
5. a. According to the information and explanations given to us, we
are of the opinion that transactions that need to be entered into the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have
been so entered.
b. Further, contracts or arrangements referred to in section 301 of the
Act and aggregating to Rs. 5.00 lacs or more per party have been
entered into at prices which are reasonable as compared to similar
services ~rendered to / by other parties except in respect of
advertisement & sales promotional expenses of Rs 630.65 lacs and
miscellaneous income of Rs.787.36 lacs where we are unable to make any
comments on reasonability of rates since there were no similar
transactions with third parties at the relevant time.
6. The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
7. The Company has an internal audit system commensurate with the size
and nature of its business.
8. To the best of our knowledge and as explained, the Central
Government has not prescribed the maintenance of cost records under
section 209(1) (d) of the Act for the products of the Company.
9. a. Undisputed statutory dues in respect of service tax,
withholding taxes, provident fund, fringe benefit tax, investor
education and protection fund and employees'' state insurance dues have
not been regularly deposited with the appropriate authorities.
Undisputed statutory dues in respect of wealth tax, customs, excise
duty, cess as applicable, have generally been regularly deposited with
the appropriate authorities. Since to the best of our knowledge, the
Central Government has till date not prescribed the amount of cess
payable under section 441A of the Act, no comments in this respect have
been made.
b. According to the information and explanations given to us:-
(i) No amounts were outstanding as at year end on account of undisputed
amounts payable in respect of investor education and protection fund,
sales tax, customs duty, excise duty and cess for a period of more than
six months from the date they became payable.
(ii) Undisputed amounts payable in respect of employees state insurance
of Rs.0.75 lacs, provident fund of Rs.43.80 lacs, tax deducted at
source of Rs. 42,297.52 lacs, service tax of Rs.1,047.76 lacs,
professional tax of Rs.2.46 lacs (In all cases relating to the years
2008-09, 2009- 2010 and 2010 - 2011) and fringe benefit tax of Rs.
450.70 lacs (balance of tax and interest for the financial year
2008-09) were outstanding for a period of more than six months from the
date they became payable (excluding applicable interest in all cases
except in respect of fringe benefits tax) (to the extent identified
pending review and reconciliation of the relevant accounts). The due
dates for these amounts are as per respective statutes.
c. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
following dues have not been deposited with the concerned authorities
on account of dispute
Year Amount Pending before
(Rs in
lacs)
Tax deducted at source
2006-07 and 2007-08 333.25 Commissioner of
Income Tax (Appeals)
Estimated total 6,019.06 Delhi High Court. In
liability arising out of certain cases, writs
rejection of approvals proposed by the
under section 10(15A) Company are yet to be
of the Income Tax Act, filed.
1961.
service Tax
2004-05 to 2007-08 448.63 Customs, Excise and
Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal
January 2005 to 16,164.30 Customs, Excise and
September 2007 Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal.
10. The Company''s accumulated losses at the end of the financial year
were more than fifty percent of its net worth. The Company has incurred
cash losses during the financial year and in the immediately preceding
financial year.
11. Based on our audit procedures and as per the information and
explanations given by the management, the Company has defaulted in
repayment of loans and interest to banks and financial institutions.
Delays were noticed in payment of interest & principal on several
occasions during the year. The unpaid overdue installments and interest
to banks and institutions as at March 31, 2011 were Rs.3,750.00 lacs
and Rs.2,066.14 lacs respectively. The unpaid installments fell due on
December 31, 2010. Unpaid interest relate to the months of December
2010 to March 2011. There were no dues payable to the debenture holders
as at March 31, 2011.
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 loans and advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of
shares, debentures and other securities. Accordingly, the provisions of
the clause 4(xii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
13. In our opinion, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi, mutual
benefit fund / society. Accordingly, the provisions of the clause
4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the Company.
14. In our opinion the Company is not dealing in or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 4(xiv) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
15. According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not given guarantees during the year for loans taken by
others from banks or financial institutions. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 4(xv) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
16. Based on information and explanations given to us by the
management, term loans taken during the year have been applied for the
purpose for which they were obtained, wherever specified by the bank in
the relevant sanction letters.
17. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
an overall examination of the balance sheet of the company, we report
that funds raised on short- term basis to an aggregate extent of
Rs.279,659.60 Lacs has been used for long term investment as at March
31, 2011.
18. The Company has made preferential allotment of shares to parties
or companies covered in the register maintained under section 301 of
the Act. In our opinion, the price at which such shares were issued is
prima facie not prejudicial to the interests of the Company.
19. Debentures issued during the year are unsecured. Accordingly, the
provisions of clause 4(xix) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
20. The Company has not raised any money by public issue during the
year. Accordingly, the provisions of clause 4(xx) of the Order are not
applicable to the Company.
21. As per the information and explanations furnished to us by the
management, no material frauds on or by the Company and causing
material misstatements to financial statements have been noticed or
reported during the course of our audit, except for charge backs
received by the Company from credit card service providers due to
misutilisation of credit cards by third parties of Rs.107.76 lacs.
For B. K. RAMADHYANI & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm registration number: 002878S
Place : Bangalore (shyam ramadhyani)
Date : June 29, 2011 Partner
Membership No. 019522
b. K. ramadhyani & Co.
Chartered Accountants
4B, Chitrapur Bhavan
No. 68, 8th Main, 15th Cross
Malleswaram
Bangalore - 560 055
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