We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of THEMIS MEDICARE LIMITED
as at 31st March, 2011, and the annexed Profit & Loss Account and Cash
Flow Statement for the year ended on that date. 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 the auditing standards
generally accepted in India. These 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.
2. As required by Companies (Auditors Report) Order, 2003 as amended
by the Companies (Auditors Report ) (Amendment ) Order, 2004, issued
by the Central Government in terms of Section-227 (4A) of the Companies
Act, 1956, we annex hereto a statement on the matters specified in
paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said order.
3. Further to our comments referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 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 so far as appears from our examination of those
books ;
c) The reports on the accounts of Hyderabad Unit audited by Branch
Auditors have been forwarded to us and have been appropriately dealt by
us in preparing our audit report.
d) The Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account.
e) Attention is invited to footnote under note 6. of Schedule XV
regarding managerial remuneration of Rs. 73.89 lacs paid during the
year 2010-11, in excess of specified limits, for which Central
Governments approval is still to be obtained.
f) On the basis of written representations received from the Directors
and taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of
the Directors as on 31st March, 2011 is disqualified from being
appointed as a Director in terms of Clause (g) of sub-section (1) of
Section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit & Loss Account and the
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report comply with the
accounting standards as applicable referred to in sub-section (3C) of
Section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the said financial statements read together
with notes thereon 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 2011.
(b) in the case of Profit and Loss Account, of the Profit 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.
Annexure to Auditors Report
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE TO THE
MEMBERS OF THEMIS MEDICARE LIMITED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2011.
On the basis of such checks as we considered appropriate and in terms
of the information and explanations given to us, we state that :
i. (a) The Company has generally maintained proper records showing
particulars including quantitative details and situation of its fixed
assets, however these records are to be updated;
(b) As explained to us, fixed assets according to the practice of the
Company are physically verified by the management except Office
Equipments and Furniture & Fixtures at reasonable intervals as per the
phased verification programme, which in our opinion, is reasonable,
looking to the size of the Company and the nature of its assets.
According to the information and explanations given to us, no material
discrepancies were noticed on such verification as compared to
available records;
(c) The Company has not disposed off a substantial part of its fixed
assets so as to affect its going concern;
ii (a) As explained to us, inventories have been physically verified
during the year by the management, the stocks of finished goods
(including goods traded in), stores, spare parts, packing materials and
raw materials have been physically verified at reasonable intervals by
the management, except in cases of stocks in transit and stocks lying
with some outside parties, which have, however, been confirmed by them;
(b) The procedure explained to us , which are followed by the
management for physical verification of inventories, are in our
opinion, reasonable and adequate in relation to the size of the Company
and the nature of its business;
(c ) On the basis of our examination of the inventory records of the
Company, we are of the opinion that, the Company is maintaining proper
records of its inventory. Discrepancies which were noticed on physical
verification of inventory as compared to book records, have been
properly dealt with in the books of account;
iii a) According to the information and explanations given to us, the
Company has not granted any loan, secured or unsecured to Companies,
firms or other parties listed in the Register maintained under Section
301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) In our opinion, the terms and conditions of such advance given by
the company are prima facie not prejudicial to the interest of the
Company;
c) The company has taken from 15 parties unsecured loans in the nature
of fixed deposits from directors, relatives and Companies listed in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act 1956.The
maximum amount involved during the year and the year end balance of
such loans aggregating to Rs 566.60 lacs and Rs.566.60 lacs
respectively. The Company has also taken foreign currency loan from a
foreign promoter. The maximum amount involved during the year and the
year end balance of such loans aggregating to Rs 1796.00 lacs and
Rs.1783.60 lacs respectively;
d) In our opinion, the rate of interest where applicable and other
terms and conditions of such loans are prima facie not prejudicial to
the interest of the Company;
e) In respect of the aforesaid loans, the Company is regular in
repaying the principal amount as stipulated and also regular in payment
of interest where applicable;
iv. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, having regard to the explanation that certain items
purchased are of specific nature for which suitable alternative sources
do not exist for obtaining comparative quotations, there is an adequate
internal control system 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 and services. Further on the basis of
our examination of the books of account 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 weaknesses in the aforesaid internal control system;
v. (a) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the particulars of contracts or arrangements referred to
in Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956 have been entered in the
register required to be maintained under that section;
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the transactions made in pursuance of contracts or
arrangements entered in the register maintained under section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956 exceeding the value of Rs. 5 lacs in respect of
any party during the year have been made at prices which are reasonable
having regard to prevailing market prices at that time.
However, except in cases where purchases of similar goods were not made
from any other party and for which market prices are also not available
and therefore, the prices could not be compared. In respect of sale of
goods, materials and services, the same have generally been made at
prevailing price list rates of the Company, except in cases where
similar goods, materials and services were not sold to any other party
and for which market prices are not available and therefore, we are
unable to compare prices to determine whether the same were reasonable;
vi. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations
given to us, the Company has complied with the directives issued by the
Reserve Bank of India, the provisions of Section 58A and 58AA or any
other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Companies
(Acceptance of deposits) Rules, 1975 with regard to the deposits
accepted from the public. According to the information and explanations
given to us, no order has been passed by the Company Law Board or
National Company Law Tribunal or Reserve Bank of India or any Court or
any other Tribunal on the Company in respect of the aforesaid deposits;
vii. On the basis of the internal audit reports broadly reviewed by us,
we are of the opinion that, the coverage of internal audit functions
carried out by firms of Chartered Accountants appointed by the
management, needs to be increased so as to commensurate with the size
of the Company and the nature of its business;
viii. We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the
Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central Government for the
maintenance of cost records under section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies
Act, 1956 in respect of the Companys products to which the said rules
are made applicable, and are of the opinion that prima-facie, the
prescribed accounts and records have been made and maintained. We have,
however, not made a detailed examination of the records since the same
will be carried out by the Cost Auditors with a view to determine
whether they are accurate;
ix. (a) According to the information and explanations given and records
of the Company examined by us, in our opinion the Company is generally
regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues including Provident
Fund, Investor Education and Protection Fund, Employees State
Insurance, Income tax, Sales tax, Wealth tax, Service Tax, Customs
Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues with the
appropriate authorities.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us and the
records of the Company examined by us, there are no dues of Income Tax,
Wealth tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Cess which have
not been deposited on account of any dispute.
The particulars of dues of Sales Tax and Income Tax as at 31st March,
2011 which have not been deposited on account of a dispute are as
follows :-
Nature of statute Nature of Dues Rs. in lacs Period To which
it relates
Sales Tax 24.75 Various Demands For
Sales Tax Act 1987-88 To 1994-95
And 2005-06
Income Tax Assessment Dues 41.00 A.Y. 2002-03
Act,1961 (Hyderabad)
Nature of statue Forum where dispute is pending
Sales Tax Act Various Appellate Stages In Sales Tax Dept.
Income Tax CIT Appeals
Act,1961
x. The Company has no accumulated losses at the end of the year and has
not incurred cash losses in the current year and in the immediately
preceding financial year.
xi. On the basis of the records examined by us and according to the
information and explanations given to us, the Company has not defaulted
in repayment of dues to financial institutions and banks as at the
balance sheet date;
xii. As explained to us, the Company has not granted any loans or
advances on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures or any other securities;
xiii. As informed to us the provision of any special statue applicable
to chitfund / niddhi /mutual benefit fund/societies are not applicable
to the Company;
xiv. In our opinion the Company is not dealing or trading in shares,
securities, debentures and other investments;
xv. According to the information and explanations given to us and the
representations made by the management, the Company has not given any
guarantee for loans taken by others from any bank or financial
institution;
xvi. In our opinion, and according to the information and explanations
given to us, on an overall basis, the term loans have been applied for
the purposes for which they were obtained;
xvii. According to the information and explanations given to us and on
an overall examination of financial statements of the Company and after
placing reliance on the reasonable assumption made by the Company for
classification of long term and short term usage of funds, we are of
the opinion that, the funds raised on short term basis have not been
used for long term investment;
xviii.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;
xix. The Company has not issued any debentures during the year;
xx. The Company has not raised any money by public issue, during the
year;
xxi. According to the information and explanations given to us, no
material fraud on or by the Company has been noticed or reported during
the course of our audit. However, as informed to us, a case of
misappropriation of funds through falsification of documents resulting
in a minor fraud to the extent of approximately Rs. 20 lakhs has been
noticed during the year. As further informed to us, the Company has
taken adequate follow up action and recovered the amount.
For and on behalf of
M. T. Ankleshwaria & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Registration No : 100501W
Madhu T. Ankleshwaria
Proprietor
Membership No :- 30128
Place: Mumbai
Date : 3rd May, 2011
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