Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the integrated 18th Annual
Report of Tree House Education and Accessories Limited ("the Company") along
with the Audited Financial Statements (Consolidated and Standalone) of your Company for
the financial year ended March 31,2024.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in
accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 (the Act') read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The
financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024 as well as comparative
figures for the year ended 31st March, 2023 are Ind AS compliant.
The Financial highlights of your Company for the financial year ended
March 31,2024 as is summarized below:
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Revenue |
890 |
1,103 |
890 |
1,103 |
Expenditures excluding depreciation |
794 |
2,238 |
794 |
2,238 |
Profit before Depreciation and Tax |
96 |
(1,135) |
96 |
(1,135) |
Depreciation |
78 |
3,883 |
78 |
3,883 |
Net Profit Before exceptional Items and Tax |
18 |
(5,018) |
18 |
(5,018) |
Share of net profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures
accounted for using the equity method |
(3) |
Nil |
(7) |
Nil |
Exceptional Items |
0 |
(191) |
0 |
(191) |
Net Profit Before Tax |
15 |
(5,209) |
11 |
(5,209) |
Provision for Tax |
(389) |
743 |
(389) |
743 |
Profit after Tax |
(374) |
(4,466) |
(378) |
(4,466) |
Appropriations: |
|
|
|
|
Proposed Dividend on equity Shares |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Tax on Dividend |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet |
(374) |
(4,466) |
(378) |
(4,466) |
Paid up Share Capital |
4,231 |
4,231 |
4,231 |
4,231 |
Reserves & Surplus |
|
|
|
|
(excluding revaluation reserve) |
16,899 |
17,273 |
17,230 |
17,608 |
*previous year figures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever
necessary.
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY?S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
On Standalone basis, the Company has generated revenue from operations
of Rs. 817 Lakhs for the current Financial Year as compared to Rs. 1,005 Lakhs in the
Previous Year. The Net Loss for the current Financial Year decreased to Rs. 374 Lakhs as
against Rs. 4,466 lakhs as reported in the Previous Year.
In accordance with the provisions contained in section 136 of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), the Annual Report of the Company, containing
Notice of the Annual General Meeting, Consolidated and Standalone Financial Statements,
Report of the Auditor's and Board of Directors' thereon are available on the website of
the Company at www.treehouseplaygroup.net Further, a detailed analysis of Company's
performance is included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report
("MDAR"), which forms part of this Annual report. The Consolidated and
Standalone Financial Statements of the Company for the F.Y. ended 31st March, 2024 have
been prepared in accordance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards and the relevant
provisions of the Act.
RESERVES AND SURPLUS
The Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserves for
the financial year ended March 31,2024. The closing balance of the retained earnings of
the Company for F.Y. 2023-24, after all appropriation and adjustments is Rs. (29,889)
lakhs Previous year Rs. (29,515) lakhs.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
Your company does not have any subsidiary company and joint ventures.
However, the Company has one associate Company viz., JT Infrastructure Private Limited .
Company has invested in Aaviv Tutorials LLP representing 51% of the
capital of LLP, the details of the same is provided under note no. 4 of financial
statements.
Further the report on the performance, financial position and overall
contribution to company's profitability of the associate company and salient features of
the financial statements in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is marked and annexed as
"Annexure A" to this report.
DIVIDEND
Due to lack of free reserves, the board does not recommend any dividend
on the equity shares of the Company for the year under review.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, no changes took place in the Share
Capital of the Company. The issued, subscribed and paid up Equity Share Capital of the
Company as on 31st March, 2024 is INR 423,107,240 (Indian Rupees Forty two crores, thirty
one lacs, seven thousand two hundred and forty only) comprising of 42,310,724 Equity
Shares of Rs. 10 / each. During the year under review, your Company has not issued further
shares to the members or general public. Your Company's Equity Shares are listed on BSE
Limited (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India
Limited (MCX-SX).
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Your Company's Internal Financial Control systems are robust,
comprehensive and commensurate with the nature, size, scale and complexity of its
business. The system covers all major processes to ensure reliability of financial
reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations, safeguarding of
assets and economical and efficient use of resources.
The Internal Auditors continuously monitor the efficacy of internal
controls with the objective of providing to the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors, an independent, objective and reasonable assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of the Company's risk management with regard to the internal control
framework.
The policies and procedures adopted by the Company ensures orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, adherence to the Company's policies, prevention and
detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of records and timely
preparation of reliable financial information.
The Audit Committee actively reviews adequacy and effectiveness of
internal control systems and suggests improvements for strengthening them in accordance
with the business dynamics, if necessary. The Audit Committee also meets the Company's
Statutory Auditors to ascertain their views on the Financial Statements, including the
financial reporting system and compliance of accounting policies and procedures followed
by your Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES
The Company has not given loans or given guarantees or provided
securities. Further, the details of the investments made during the year under review are
provided under Note No. 4 of the Financial Statements.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such no amount
on account of principal or interest on public deposit under sections 73 and 74 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
DIRECTOR?S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuing
compliances with the provisions of Section 134(3)? read with Section 134(5) of the
Companies Act, 2013 in the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2024 and confirm that:
a) The Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March
31,2024, have been prepared on a going concern basis following applicable Indian
accounting standards and that no material departure have been made from the same;
b) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2024, the applicable Indian accounting standards, have been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures;
c) Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of your company as at March 31,2024 and
of the profits and loss of the company for financial year ended March 31,2024.
d) The directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 to safeguard the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities.
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such financial controls are adequate and are operating
effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws in place and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Your Company's Board comprises of mixture of executive and
non-executive directors with considerable experience and expertise in various fields and
business strategy. The details of the directors and their meetings held during the year
have been given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
The list of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel's of the Company
during the financial year ending March 31,2024 are as follows:
1. Mr. Rajesh Bhatia (DIN: 00074393), Managing Director (MD) &
Chairman.
2. Ms. Nidhi Grover(DIN: 08792362) Non-Executive Independent Woman
Director.
3. Mr. Milin Ramani (DIN: 07697636) Non-Executive Independent Director.
4. Mr. Dipen Shah (DIN: 07600611) Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director.
5. Mr. Sanjay Doshi (DIN: 00004274) Non-Executive Independent Director.
6. Mr. Navin Kumar Bhandaradamane (DIN: 01664259) Executive Director.
7. Mr. Rajesh Bhatia (PAN: AAHPB9438N), Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
8. Mr. Navin Kumar Mane (PAN: ATBPK9664Q), Chief Financial Officer
(CFO).
9. Ms. Guddi Bajpai (PAN: AWYPB2768G), Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer.
a) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel?s:
During the year under review, the following changes took place in the
directors and key managerial personnel's;
1. Ms. Divya Padhiyar (DIN: 08598655), ceased to be a director of the
Company w.e.f. 08.08.2023.
2. On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr.
Sanjay Doshi (DIN: 00004274) was appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the
Company w.e.f. 25.08.2023. He was regularised as Non-Executive Independent Director of the
Company on September 23, 2023 by members in 17th Annual general meeting.
3. On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr.
Navin Kumar Bhandaradamane (DIN: 01664259) was appointed as Additional Executive Director
of the Company w.e.f. 12.01.2024. Further, he was regularised as an Executive Director of
the Company on March 16, 2024 through postal ballot.
4. Mr. Jugal Shah (DIN: 08334114), ceased to be a director of the
Company w.e.f. 31.01.2024.
Pursuant to provisions of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
subject to Articles of Association, Mr. Dipen Shah (DIN 07600611) Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director, of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at an ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment. A brief
resume, nature of experience in specific functional areas, names of companies in which he
holds directorships and memberships / chairmanships of Board Committees, shareholding and
relationships between directors inter-se as stipulated under Regulation 17 of the Listing
Regulations, 2015, is provided in the notes to Notice of the AGM. The Board of Directors
of your Company recommended the appointment.
None of the Directors are disqualified for being appointed as the
Director of the Company in terms of section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the
year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, perquisites and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board / Committees of the Company.
b) Declaration by Independent Director(s)
The Company has received the necessary declarations from all the
Independent Directors under section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, that they meet the criteria of Independence laid down in section
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, all
the independent directors are registered with data bank maintained by the Indian Institute
of Corporate Affairs ("IICA"). The Independent Directors have confirmed that
they are not aware of any circumstances or situation, which exists or reasonably
anticipated that could impair or impact his/her ability to discharge his/her duties with
an objective independent judgment and without any external influence.
Furthermore, skills/expertise/competence of each independent director
in specific functional areas and names of the Companies in which they hold Directorships
and/or membership/chairmanship of Committees of the Board, as stipulated under specified
regulation of the SEBI Listing Regulations is given in the Corporate Governance Report
which is forming part of this Report.
c) Annual Evaluation of the Board
Evaluation of the directors is done on an annual basis. The process is
led by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with specific focus on the performance
vis-a-vis the plans, meeting, challenging situations, performing leadership role, and
effective functioning of the Board. The evaluation process also involves Self-Evaluation
by the Board Member and subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors and also
considers the time spent by each of the directors, accomplishment of specific
responsibilities and expertise, conflict of interest, integrity of director, active
participation and contribution during discussions.
d) Policy on directors? appointment and remuneration and other
details
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration and
other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act can be assessed on the link.
https://primeinfobase.in/z TREEHOUSE/files/Treehouse Terms
ConditionsofID 300914.PDF
e) Familiarisation Programme For Independent Directors
Independent Directors are familiarised with their roles, rights and
responsibilities in the Company, the industry in which it operates, business model, etc.
through various internal programmes and through presentations on economy & industry
overview, key regulatory developments, strategy and performance which are made to the
Directors from time to time. Details of the familiarization program on cumulative basis
are available on the Company's website at
https://primeinfobase.in/z TREEHOUSE/files/TREEHOUSE Policy
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME ID.pdf BOARD MEETING AND BOARD COMMITTEES
The details of Board Meetings held during the year, attendance of the
directors at the meetings and constitution of various Committees of the Board are included
separately in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report. The gap
between these meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and Listing
Regulations, 2015.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to maintain highest standards of ethics and
governance, resulting in enhanced transparency for the benefit of all stakeholders. Your
Company has taken the requisite steps to comply with the recommendations concerning
Corporate Governance.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, a separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company,
together with a Certificate from Statutory Auditor confirming compliance conditions, forms
an integral part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT (MDAR)
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as stipulated under the SEBI
Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual
Report. It provides information about the overall industry structure, global and domestic
economic scenarios, developments in business operations / performance of the Company's
various
businesses, internal controls and their adequacy, risk management
systems, human resources and other material developments during the financial year
2023-24.
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL?S AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES.
Disclosure of the ratio to the remuneration of each director to the
median employee's remuneration and other details required pursuant to section 197(12) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided as "Annexure B".
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
During the year under review, there are no employees who comes within
the purview of Section 134 (3)(q) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) &
5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
AUDITORS
a) Statutory Auditors
The Statutory Auditors M/s. Rakesh Soni & Co., Chartered
Accountants having Registration No 114625W, was appointed in 16th Annual General Meeting
to hold office from the conclusion of 16th Annual General Meeting for a term of
consecutive five years till conclusion of 21st Annual General Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors M/s. Rakesh Soni & Co. have given a
confirmation that they are eligible to continue with their appointment and that they have
not been disqualified in any manner from continuing as Statutory Auditors.
Auditors? Report
The Independent Auditors' Report of M/s. Rakesh Soni & Co., on the
Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24 is a part of the Annual
Report. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made
by M/s. Rakesh Soni & Co. in their Report dated May 03, 2024. Further, the Auditors of
the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under section 143(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013. However following are the explanations for their observations:
Explanation on observation made by the Statutory Auditor:
1. Confirmation letters:
The company has sent the confirmation letters to all the debtors and
creditors as confirmed by the auditors and majority of the debtors/creditors have
confirmed the same. Further these outstanding amounts are due to normal cource of business
and payments/recovery have been done during the financial year 2024-25.
2. Appeal filed by Mr. Rajesh Bhatia & Anr. (Promoters of the
Company) before Securities Appellate Tribunal ("SAT"): The matter is pending for
hearing in the honourable Securities Appellate Tribunal ("SAT")
3. Arbitration against Janodhar Sikhshan Prasarak Mandal and others:
The company has received order in its favour on January 11, 2021
wherein the company shall receive compensation from the Respondents. The company continues
to pursue legal options for recovery of proceeds as per the order.
4. Forensic Audit of the Company by EOW :
The company has submitted replies and documents for all the queries of
EOW. The outcome of forensic audit by EOW is awaited.
5. Letter received from Educational Trust Vidya Bharti Samiti on
services:
The Company has received a letter from the Educational Trust Vidya
Bharti Samiti, showing the dissatisfaction of service provided to them. In response, The
Company has invoked the arbitration clause contained in the agreement for which the Hon
Bombay High Court has appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve the case.
6. Mira Education Trust has filed Civil Suit before the Hon Vadordra
Civil Judge (CD) against Zebar Realty LLP in which company has also been named as
defendant:
The trust is seeking specific performance of lease agreement against
Zebar realty LLP and Company is named as defendant.
7. There was an ongoing arbitration matter between the Company and its
franchisee Warren Connor ("Respondent") for non-payment of royalty fees in which
the company has received an award in its favour wherein the company shall receive
compensation from the Respondent:
The company continues to pursue legal options for recovery of proceeds
as per the order.
8. The Company has received summons from Court in Vadodhara, Gujarat
for Physical appearance on the case filed by Zebar Realty LLP, for forceful occupation of
the property by Mira Education Trust', who runs Tree House High School' on his
property which was sold to his firm Zebar Realty LLP' by Tree House Education
and Accessories Limited' in the financial year 2022-23:
After seeking legal opinion, the company is of the opinion that it has
performed all its obligations under the sale deed dated 28-February-2023 with Zebar Realty
LLP. The case is now pending for hearing.
b) Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s Kaushal Doshi & Associates,
Practicing Company Secretaries (C.P No. 13143) to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for the financial year ended March 31,2024.
Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024
issued by M/s Kaushal Doshi & Associates Company Secretaries in Form MR-3 forms part
to this report - as "Annexure C". The qualifications/ observations, made by M/s
Kaushal Doshi & Associates in their Report, are self-explanatory.
c) Cost Auditors
Provisions of section 148 doesn't attract to the Company as Company
doesn't fall under the criteria of the said section.
Cost Audit Report for the year ended 31st March 2023 was filed with the
Registrar of Companies, within the prescribed time limit and for the year ended 31st March
2024 the same shall be filed within prescribed time after completion of Cost Audit by Cost
Auditors.
d) Internal Auditor:
M/s. Dharmesh Parekh & Associates., Practicing Chartered
Accountant, Mumbai performed the duties of internal auditors of the company for the
Financial Year 2023-24 and their report is reviewed by the audit committee from time to
time.
ANNUALRETURN
Pursuant to provision of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act
read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of
the Annual Return for F.Y. 2023-24 is available on Company's website of the Company and
can be accessed at
https://www.primeinfobase.in/ir download/PPN AnnualReports/TREEHOUSE
Draft Annual Return FY-2023-24.zip RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All the transactions with Related Parties are placed before the Audit
Committee and are also placed before the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the
Audit Committee and the Board is obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and
repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so
granted are placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their
approval on a quarterly basis.
All transactions entered into with related parties during the year were
on arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the
provisions of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules made thereunder read with
Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. However, during the financial year
ended on 31st March, 2024 the Company has not entered into any material related party
transactions under the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 read with section 188 of the
Companies Act, 2013; therefore Form AOC-2 does not form part of this report.
The details of the related party transactions entered as required under
"Ind. As -24" are set out in Note No. 31 to the standalone financial statements
forming part of this Annual Report.
The Policy on related party transactions may be accessed on the
Company's website at a link: https://primeinfobase.in/z TreeHouse/pdf-files/TREEHOUSE
POLICY ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION Policy.pdf
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY
The Board of Directors of the Company had adopted a Policy for
determining material subsidiary company in line with the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is uploaded on the Company's
website at https://primeinfobase.in/z TreeHouse/pdf-files/TREEHOUSE Policy for determining
Material Subsidiary ies .pdf , presently there is no material subsidiary company.
VIGIL MECHANISM & WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In Compliance with the provisions of section 177(9) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has adopted
a vigil mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy. The Company's vigil mechanism/Whistle blower
Policy aims to provide the appropriate platform and protection for Whistle Blowers to
report instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any and to promote reporting of any
unethical or improper practice or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or complaints
regarding accounting, auditing, internal controls or suspected incidents of violation of
applicable laws and regulations including the Company's code of conduct or ethics policy
or Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in the Company, Code of Fair
practices and Disclosure. The Vigil Mechanism provides a mechanism for employees of the
Company to approach the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company for redressal.
The Policy on Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower may be accessed on
the Company's website at a https://primeinfobase.in/z TREEHOUSE/files/Treehouse
WhistleBlowerPolicy Revised 14022016.pdf
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and
mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the
businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a
continuing basis. The company has been addressing various risks impacting the company and
brief view of the company on risk management is provided elsewhere in this annual report
in Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has an independent internal control system which is
commensurate with the size and scale of the Company. The Company has adequate internal
controls and processes in place with respect to its financial statements which provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation
of financial statements. The processes and controls are reviewed periodically. It
evaluates the adequacy of all internal controls and processes and ensures strict adherence
to clearly laid down processes and procedures as well as to prescribe regulatory and legal
framework. The Internal Auditors are mandated to carry out periodical audit and report on
areas of noncompliances / weaknesses. Corrective actions in case of reported deficiencies,
if any, are taken actively to further strengthen the internal control systems. These
reports are reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for follow-up action
and instructions are issued for taking necessary measures. During the year such controls
were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company does not come under the purview of the provisions of
section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules prescribed therein relating to
Corporate Social Responsibility.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORBTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNING AND OUTGO
The operations of the Company are entirely service based and the
Company is non-energy intensive organization. Conservation of energy and technology
absorption information pursuant to section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company.
However, the Company makes all efforts towards conservation of energy,
protection of environment and ensuring safety. Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL
HUMAN RESOURCES
Your Company treats its "human resources" as one of its most
important assets.
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation and
acknowledgment of the efforts and dedication and contributions made by employees at all
levels during the year under review. The Company continues to focus on attracting new
talent & help them to acquire new skills, explore new roles and realize their
potential.
DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
There were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.The Company has complied with
provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and
also filed its Annual Report as required under the said Act. The Company has a qualified
Internal Committee, who along with the external member review the policy and framework on
a regular basis.
COMPLIANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARD:
As per requirements of Listing Regulations, 2015 and applicable
Accounting Standards, your Company has made proper disclosures in the Financial
Statements. The applicable Accounting Standards have been duly adopted pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 129 and 133 of the Act.
COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
Your Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India and forming part of the Act, on meetings of the
Board of Directors and General Meetings.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
There are no funds or shares lying with the Company to be transferred
to IEPF account In accordance with Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 and section 6 of
Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013.
EMPLOYEE?S STOCK OPTION SCHEME
There were no stock options given by the Company during the financial
year 2023-24. All the available stock options have lapsed on 11th September 2019.
CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION:
In terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the certification by the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer on the financial statements and Internal Controls
relating to financial reporting is annexed as "Annexure D" to this Report.
MISCELLANEOUS
There has been no change in the nature of business of the
Company;
The Company does not have any shares with differential rights.;
During the year, your Company has not issued any sweat equity
shares. Therefore, no disclosures as required under Rule 8 (13) of Companies (Share
Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014;
During the year under Report, no funds were raised through
preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement.
There were no material changes or commitments occurred between
and at the end of financial year, which may affect the financial position of the company
or may require disclosure.
No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators
or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in
future.
However Company has received order under section 206(4) of Companies
Act, 2013 from Ministry of Corporate Affairs - Mumbai for furnishing of information for
F.Y. 2015-16 and 2016-17 for Violation of various sections under the Companies Act 2013.
In this regards Company has furnished suitable replies to the said office and is also in
process of filing Compounding application suo-moto for various sections of the Companies
Act 2013.
During the year under Report, no funds were raised through
employee stock option scheme and employee stock purchase scheme.
During the year under review, the Company has not made any
application under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and there is no proceeding pending
under the said Code as at the end of the Financial Year;
During the year, the Company has not undergone any one-time
settlement and therefore the disclosure in this regard is not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Board takes this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation
for the excellent patronage received from the shareholders, investors, bankers, customers,
business partners, vendors, financial institutions, regulatory, government authorities and
other stakeholders for the continued enthusiasm, total commitment, dedicated efforts of
the executives and employees of the Company at all levels during the year under review.
The Directors also thank the Government of India, Governments of
various states in India and concerned Government departments and agencies for their
co-operation.
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