We have audited the attached balance sheet of Pfizer Limited (the
Company) as at 31 March 2011 and also the related profit and loss
account and cash flow statement of the Company for the sixteen months
period 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.
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.
As required by the Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 (the
Order) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (4A) of Section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, (the Act)
we enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in
paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to 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 purposes of our
audit;
b) in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been
kept by the Company so far as appears from our examination of those
books;
c) the balance sheet, the 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, 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 Act;
e) on the basis of written representations received from directors of
the Company as at 31 March 2011 and taken on record by the Board of
Directors, we report that none of the directors is disqualified as on
31 March 2011 from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g)
of sub-section (1) of Section 274 of the Act; and
f) in our opinion, and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the said accounts give the information
required by the Act, 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 31 March 2011;
ii) in the case of the profit and loss account, of the profit of the
Company for the sixteen months period ended on that date; and
iii) in the case of the cash flow statement, of the cash flows of the
Company for the sixteen months period ended on that date.
Annexure to the Auditors Report 31 March 2011
(Referred to in our audit report of even date)
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full
particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
(b) The Company has a regular programme of physical verification of its
fixed assets by which all fixed assets are verified in a phased manner
over a period of three years. In our opinion, this periodicity of
physical verification is reasonable having regard to the size of the
Company and the nature of its assets. In accordance with this program,
certain fixed assets were physically verified by the management during
the period. No material discrepancies were noticed on such
verification.
(c) Fixed assets disposed off during the period were not substantial
and therefore do not affect the going concern assumption.
(ii) (a) The inventory, except stocks lying with third parties, has
been physically verified by the management during the period. In our
opinion, the frequency of such verification is reasonable. All stocks
lying with third parties at the period- end have been confirmed.
(b) The procedures for the 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) The Company is maintaining proper records of inventory. The
discrepancies noticed during the physical verification of inventories
as compared to book records were not material and have been dealt with
in the books of account.
(iii) According to the information and explanations given to us, we are
of the opinion that there are no companies, firms or other parties
covered in the register required to be maintained under Section 301 of
the Act. Accordingly, paragraph 4(iii) of the Order is not applicable.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, and having regard to the explanation that purchases and
sales of certain items of inventories are for the Companys and buyers
specialised requirements respectively and similarly certain services
rendered are for the specialised requirements of the buyers and
suitable alternative sources are not available to obtain comparable
quotations, there is an adequate internal control system commensurate
with the size of the Company and the nature of its business with regard
to purchase of inventories and fixed assets and with regard to the
sale of goods and services. In our opinion and according to the
information and explanations given to us, there is no continuing
failure to correct major weaknesses in internal controls.
(v) In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us, there are no contracts and arrangements the particulars of
which need to be entered into the register required to be maintained
under Section 301 of the Act.
(vi) The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
(vii) In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit system
commensurate with the size and nature of its business.
(viii) We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules prescribed by the Central Government for
maintenance of cost records under Section 209(1)(d) of the Act in
relation to products manufactured, and are of the opinion that, prima
facie, the prescribed accounts and records have been made and
maintained. We have not, however, made a detailed examination of the
records.
(ix) (a) According to the information and explanations given to us and
on the basis of our examination of the books of account of the Company,
amounts deducted/accrued in the books of account in respect of
undisputed statutory dues including Provident fund, Investor Education
and Protection fund, Income tax, Sales tax, Value added tax, Wealth
tax, Service tax, Customs duty, Excise duty and other material
statutory dues have been generally regularly deposited with the
appropriate authorities. As explained to us, the Company did not have
any dues on account of Employees State Insurance.
There were no dues on account of Cess under Section 441A of the Act
since the date from which the aforesaid section comes into force has
not yet been notified by the Central Government.
According to the information and explanations given to us, no
undisputed amounts payable in respect of Provident fund, Investor
Education and Protection fund, Income tax, Sales tax, Service tax,
Wealth tax, Customs duty, Excise duty and other material statutory dues
were in arrears as at 31 March 2011 for a period of more than six
months from the date they became payable.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us, the dues
set out in Appendix 1 in respect of Income-tax, Sales tax, Service tax,
Customs duty and Excise duty have not been deposited by the Company
with the appropriate authorities on account of disputes.
(x) The Company does not have any accumulated losses as at 31 March
2011 and has not incurred cash losses in the current financial period
and in the immediately preceding financial year.
(xi) The Company did not have any outstanding dues to any financial
institution, banks, or debentureholders during the period.
(xii) The Company has not granted any loans and advances on the basis
of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
(xiii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/ mutual benefit
fund/ society.
(xiv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company is not dealing or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments.
(xv) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by others from
banks or financial institutions.
(xvi) The Company did not have any term loans outstanding during the
period.
(xvii) According to the information and explanations given to us and on
an overall examination of the balance sheet of the Company, we are of
the opinion that the funds raised on short-term basis have not been
used for long-term investment.
(xviii)As stated in paragraph (iii) above, there are no
companies/firms/parties covered in the register required to be
maintained under Section 301 of the Act.
(xix) The Company did not have any outstanding debentures during the
period
(xx) The Company has not raised any money by public issues during the
period.
(xxi) According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material fraud by the Company or on the Company has been noticed or
reported during the course of the audit.
Appendix 1 as referred to in paragraph ix(b) of Annexure to the
Auditors report
Name of the
Statute Nature of Dues Amount Amounts
(Rs. in lakhs) paid under
protest
(Rs. in lakhs)
The Central
Excise Duty and penalty on 68.54 -
Act, 1944 classification/
valuation 76.09 -
and other disputes 22.32 -
22.32 -
40.49 1.00
14.49 -
75.00 -
36.83 -
90.97 -
3.17 -
6.06 -
The Central
Excise Duty and penalty 14.55 -
1944
The Central
Excise Duty and penalty 12.62 -
Act, 1944 484.40 -
142.42 -
The Central
Excise Duty and penalty 3.66 -
Act, 1944 8.70 -
Customs Act,
1962 Duty and penalty 41.92 5.00
on imports and
other disputes
Customs Act,
1962 Duty and penalty 1.06 -
on imports and 0.96 -
other disputes 10.19 -
8.16 -
0.56 -
The Central
Excise Duty and penalty 193.11 -
Act, 1944
(Service
tax)
The Income
Tax Tax and penalty on 3.28 -
Act, 1961 expenditure
disallowed 50.41 -
36.28 -
1,045.61 -
4,424.81 -
480.75 -
569.92 -
564.70 -
8,266.74 -
824.65 -
725.11 -
729.60 -
The Income
Tax Tax and penalty on 15.01 -
Act, 1961 expenditure disallowed 15.02 -
6.39 -
1.09 -
0.28 -
State and
Central Tax interest and penalty 10.27 -
Court
Sales Tax
Acts for non submission of 0.56 -
forms and other 6.54 -
disallowances 1.31 -
1.17 -
0.60 -
1.81 -
0.30 -
0.85 -
7.61 -
0.45 -
0.55 -
41.12 -
87.41 -
125.50 -
20.16 -
24.70 -
4.56 -
2.97 -
7.87 -
3.32 0.81
1.64 -
8.80 -
3.57 -
1.46 -
54.76 36.08
14.31 -
1.54 -
1.92 -
3.70 -
2.98 -
1.88 -
3.30 -
11.85 -
79.17 70.00
15.54 -
29.71 -
20.39 -
3.12 -
8.61 -
7.15 -
15.83 -
9.01 -
Name of the Statute Period to Forum where
which the dispute is pending
amount relates
The Central Excise 1996-2003 Customs, Excise,
Act, 1944 1998-2000 Service tax
1998-2003 Appellate Tribunal
1998-2003
1998-2001
1999-2000
1999-2003
2001-2003
2002-2003
2005-2006
1990-1992
The Central Excise 1998 Supreme Court
Act, 1944
The Central Excise 1985-1988 Customs, Excise,
Act, 1944 2005-2006 Service tax
2005-2006 Appellate Tribunal
The Central Excise 2005-06 Commissioner of
Act, 1944 2005-2007 Appeals
Customs Act, 1962 1996-1997 Supreme Court
Customs Act, 1962 1995 Commissioner of
1991 Customs (Appeals)
2001
2001
2001
The Central Excise 1997-2001 Bombay High Court
Act, 1944
(Service tax)
The Income Tax 1994-1995 Income Tax Appelate
Act, 1961 1999-2000 Tribunal
2002-2003 Commissioner of
2003-2004 Appeals
2005-2006
2007-2008
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2006-2007
2008-2009
2009-2010
The Income Tax 2004-2005 Income Tax Appelate
Act, 1961 2005-2006 Tribunal
2006-2007 Commissioner of
2007-2008 Appeals
2008-2009
State and Central 1992-1993 Supreme Court
Sales Tax Acts 1983-1984 Deputy Commissioner
1985-1986 (Appeal)
1986-1987
1993-1994
2006-2007 Deputy Commissioner
2007-2008 (Appeal)
2008-2009
2006-2007
1994-1995 Deputy Commissioner
1995-1996 (Appeal)
1996-1997
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
1993-1994 Additional
1994-1995 Commissioner
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1994-1996 Appellate Tribunal
1996-1997
1998-1999
2002-2003
1993-1994
1998-1999 Deputy Commissioner
(Appeal)
2001-2002 Joint Commissioner
2002-2003
1998-1999 Assistant Commissioner
of sales tax (Appeals)
1986-1987
2006-2007 Deputy-commissioner
Appeal
2006-2007
2007-2008 Joint Commissioner
2007-2008
2005-2006 Assistant Commissioner
2008-2009
2009-2010
2007-2008 Joint Commissioner,
Corporate circle,
Lucknow
2009-2010
2009-2010
2006-2007 Appellate Authority,
Hyderabad
2009-2010 Joint Commissioner,
Corporate Circle,
Lucknow
2009-2010
2009-2010
2010-2011
2009-2010
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