We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Wyeth 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) The Government of India has demanded amounts aggregating to Rs.
5,907.72 lakhs (inclusive of total interest of Rs. 4,206.36 lakhs)
[previous period Rs. 5,907.72 lakhs (inclusive of total interest of Rs.
4,206.36 lakhs)] from the Company under the Drugs (Prices Control)
Order, 1979. As at 31 March, 2011, the Company is carrying a cumulative
provisions of Rs. 240.50 lakhs [previous period Rs. 240.50 lakhs] in
respect of such demands. Further the Government of India raised a
demand of Rs. 1,726.35 lakhs [previous period Rs. 1,726.35 lakhs] on
the Company under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995. The Company has
provided and paid amounts aggregating to Rs. 1,287.93 lakhs [previous
period Rs. 1,287.93 lakhs] and disputed the balance demand of Rs.
438.42 lakhs (inclusive of interest of Rs. 134.90 lakhs) [previous
period Rs. 438.42 lakhs]. Although the Company is contesting all the
demands mentioned above, it is not possible to predict the outcome of
these demands [Refer Notes 4(a) and 4 (b) of Schedule 17]. This was a
subject matter of qualification for the period ended 30 November, 2009
also.
(b) 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;
(c) 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;
(d) The Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
(e) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, Profit and 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 Act;
(f) 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
(g) In our opinion, and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, subject to the effect of such
adjustments, if any, as might have been required had the outcome of the
demands stated in
paragraph (a) above been known, 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
(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
programme, 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 and similarly certain services are obtained
for the specialised requirements of the Company 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 our audit.
Appendix 1 as referred to in paragraph ix(b) of Annexure to the
Auditors report
Name of the Nature of dues Amount
statute (in lakhs)
The Bombay Sales Tax Sales Tax (including interest) 30.11
Act, 1959 on sales of Animal Health
and Nutrition products
and non-submission of
exemption forms
The Delhi Sales Tax Sales Tax on non-submission 5.26
Act, 1975 of exemption forms
The Tamil Nadu Sales Tax (including penalty) 22.36
General Sales Tax Act, on difference in turnover
1959 and exempt sales
The West Bengal Sales Sales Tax on stock transfers 53.39
Tax Act, 1994
The Central Sales Tax Sales Tax on non-submission 52.59
Act, 1956 of exemption forms
Sales Tax on non-submission 41.81
of exemption forms
Sales Tax on non-submission 8.46
of exemption forms
Sales Tax on replacement of 1.55
damaged stock
Sales Tax on non-submission 6.98
of exemption forms
Sales Tax on non-submission 579.25
of exemption forms
The Central Excise Excise duty on disputed 260.00
Act, 1944 classification of goods
(Animal Health and
Nutrition products)
Excise duty on disputed 115.34
classification of goods
(Animal Health and
Nutrition products)
Excise duty on disputed 660.07
classification of goods
(Animal Health and
Nutrition products)
Excise duty on alleged 1.56
under valuation of goods
Excise duty (including 8.55
interest and penalty) on
rejection of refund claimed
# Alleged short payment 44.60
of Excise duty (including
penalty) on samples
Name of the statute Period to Forum where the
which the dispute is pending
amount relates
The Bombay Sales Tax 1995-1996 and Sales Tax Tribunal
Act, 1959 1996-1997
The Delhi Sales Tax 1998-1999 Additional Commissioner
Act, 1975 (Appeals)
The Tamil Nadu 2001-2002 Additional Commissioner
General Sales Tax Act, (Appeals)
1959
The West Bengal Sales 2002-2003 Commissioner (Appeals)
Tax Act, 1994
The Central Sales Tax 2001-2002 Deputy Commissioner
Act, 1956 (Appeals)
2003-2004 Deputy Commissioner
(Appeals)
2003-2004 Senior Joint Commissioner
of Sales Tax
2004-2005 Assistant Commissioner
(Appeals)
2006-2007 Assistant Commissioner
(Appeals)
2007-2008 Assistant Commissioner
(Appeals)
1975 to 1982, Assistant Commissioner of
1986-1987, 1993 Central Excise
and 1997-1998
1988 to 1991, Customs, Excise and
1994-1995 and Service Tax Appellate
1995-1996 Tribunal (CESTAT)
1992 to 1997 Commissioner (Appeals)
1998 Assistant Commissioner of
Central Excise
1999 Assistant Commissioner of
Central Excise
1999 to 2002 Customs, Excise and
Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal (CESTAT)
For B S R & Associates
Chartered Accountants
Firms Registration No: 116231W
Bhavesh Dhupelia
Partner
Membership No: 042070
Place : Mumbai
Date : 3 May, 2011
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