marg ltd Directors report

To,

The Members of MARG Limited

Your Directors are presenting the 26th Annual Report together with the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2021.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Rs. in Crores)

Particulars	Year Ended 31st March, 2021	Year Ended 31st March, 2020
Income from operations	3.06	0.85
Non-operating Income	5.70	27.57
Total income	8.76	28.42
Profit/(loss) before	3.04	(6.40)
Depreciation, Finance Cost and Tax Expense (EBDIT)
Depreciation	6.32	6.83
Interest & Finance charges	0.01	-
Profit/(Loss) before tax	(3.29)	(13.23)
Tax Expense
Current Tax	NIL	NIL
Deferred Tax	NIL	NIL
Profit/(Loss) after Tax	(3.29)	(13.23)
Balance in Profit & Loss	(217.87)	(204.67)
Account
Amount available for appropriation	(220.98)	(217.87)
Dividend	NIL	NIL
Dividend tax	NIL	NIL
Amount transferred to General Reserve	NIL	NIL
Balance in Profit and Loss Account	(220.98)	(217.87)

During the Financial Year 2020-21, total revenue of the Company stands at Rs. 8.76 Crores as against Rs. 28.42 Crores in the previous year. The EBDIT is Rs. 3.04 Crores, compared to previous year of (Rs. 6.40 Crores). The Company incurred net loss of Rs. 3.29 Crores during the financial year ended March 31, 2021 as compared to net loss of Rs. 13.23 Crores in the previous year. This is primarily due to slow down of operation, lack of fund availability of projects, depressed markets, increase in cost of raw materials and labour.

2. DIVIDEND

Due to loss incurred by the Company, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2021.

3. BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS 2020-21

MARG Revenue Stands at Rs. 8.76 Crores in the Financial Year 2020-21.

4. DIRECTORS

The composition of the Board of Directors is in compliance with Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013. The board is duly constituted with required number of Independent Directors and Whole Time Directors.

5. MEETINGS

During the year under review, the Board of Directors met 5 (Five) times on June 29, 2020, September 14, 2020, November 12, 2020, December 05, 2020 and February 12, 2021. In accordance with Clause VII of the Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on February 12, 2021.

6. ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD

The Board has made a formal evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and individual directors as required under section 134(3) (p) of the Companies Act, 2013.

7. AUDIT RELATED MATTERS A. AUDITORS

The members of the Company at the 21st Annual General Meeting had appointed M/s. A R Krishnan & Associates., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.009805S), Chennai, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion of 21st Annual General Meeting of the Company until the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting. The requirement to place the matter relating to appointment of Statutory Auditors for ratification by members at every Annual General Meeting is done away with vide notification dated May 7, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Accordingly, no resolution is proposed for ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors, who were appointed in the Annual General Meeting held on March 14, 2017 for a period of 5 years. The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to act as Auditors and are eligible to hold office as Auditors of your Company.

B. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

The Board had appointed Mrs. Neha Agrawal, Company Secretary in Whole-time Practice (Membership No. FCS 7707) as Secretarial Auditor for the financial year ended 31st March, 2021 to carry out the Secretarial Audit under the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed to this report as “Annexure A”.

C. COST AUDIT

The requirement to maintain cost accounting records and appointment of Cost Auditor in accordance with the provisions of Companies (Cost Records and audit) Rules, 2014 is not applicable for the financial year 2020-21.

8. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STATUS

Your Company has total of 57 subsidiaries as on 31st March 2021, out of which 4 are Non wholly-owned subsidiaries and

52 Wholly-owned subsidiaries, including 25 Step-down Subsidiaries. There has been no material change in the nature of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries. Details of major subsidiaries of the Company and their business operations during the year under review are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report. In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Act, Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries forms part of the Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of our subsidiaries in the prescribed format AOC - 1 is enclosed herewith as Annexure B of the Notes to the Financial Statements (Standalone). The statement also provides the details of performance and financial position of each of the Subsidiaries.

Subsidiary Companies Monitoring Framework

All subsidiary companies are Board managed with their Boards having the rights and obligations to manage such companies in the best interest of their stakeholders. The Company monitors performance of subsidiary companies, inter alia, by the following means: Financial statements, in particular investments made by unlisted subsidiary companies, are reviewed quarterly by the Companys Audit Committee. Minutes of Board meetings of unlisted subsidiary companies are placed before the Companys Board regularly. A statement containing all significant transactions and arrangements entered into by unlisted subsidiary companies is placed before the Companys Board.

Financial Position and Performance of Subsidiaries and Associates

In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the financial position and performance of subsidiaries are given as an Annexure to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

9. POLICY AND OTHER MATTERS A. Corporate Social Responsibility

The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee under the section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, which is making exclusive progress in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Societal interventions. The Committee is predominantly involved in the areas of Women empowerment, education, health and hygiene, community based programs including art, music, sports and other socio economic and cultural activities. This Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and recommending to the Board a CSR policy, from time to time, broadly indicating the activities to be undertaken by the company apart from the activities (already under processing) that are mandatory in the implementation of the frame work of CSR policy and recommend the money to be spent on each of the activities as prescribed under Act and the Rules made there under.

B. Code of Conduct

As prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a declaration signed by the Chairman and Managing Director affirming compliance with the Code of Conduct by the Directors and senior management personnel of the Company for the financial year 2020-21 forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.

C. Declarations by Independent Directors

Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received individual declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they fulfill the criteria of independence as specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

D. Extract of Annual Return

In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year 2020-21 is provided in “Annexure B” to this report.

E. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments

Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments in terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the particulars of loans, guarantees and investments given by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is detailed in Notes to Accounts of the Standalone Financial Statements.

F. Related Party Transactions

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arms length basis and all such contracts/arrangements/ transactions have been approved by the Audit Committee.

10. GENERAL

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.

2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

3. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except ESOS referred to in this Report.

11. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, dividends/fractions entitlements lying unclaimed for a period of 7 years from the date of their transfer to unpaid/unclaimed account have to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) constituted and administrated by the Central Government. No claim lies against the IEPF or the Company after transfer. The details of unclaimed dividend are posted on the website of the Company. The Company has transferred the Unclaimed Dividend for the FY 2010-11, amount of Rs. 5,90,386/-to the IEPF Authority, Members can claim the unpaid dividend from the Company before transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund. Members who have so far not encashed the dividend warrant(s) are requested to make their claim to the Secretarial Department at the Registered and Corporate Office of the Company or send an email to investor@marggroup.com.

12. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015. The Corporate Governance Report approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, forms part of this report and a certificate issued by Mrs. Neha Agrawal, Practicing Company Secretary is set out in the Annexure to this Report.

13. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, forms part of this annual report is provided in a separate section as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.

14. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS:

Your Company has taken adequate measures to conserve energy and the Company believes that productivity from all its workforces can be achieved with interface of latest technology. Your Company is not an industrial undertaking in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with Companies Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and hence, particulars regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and adaptation are not applicable and hence the same are not provided. There are no foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the financial year 2020-2021.

15. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES U/S 197:

During the year, there was no employee in receipt of remuneration as prescribed in the Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The prescribed particulars of Employees as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as “Annexure C” and form part of this Report.

However, in accordance with the provisions contained in the proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report and accounts excluding the aforesaid information are being sent to the shareholders of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company for the same.

16. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2021, Your Directors hereby confirm that; i. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2021, the applicable accounting standards has been followed and there were no material departures; ii. The directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss account of the Company for the year. iii. The directors had taken proper and sufficient care to the best of their knowledge and ability for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; iv. The directors had prepared annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2021 on a “going concern basis”. v. The directors had devised proper systems, internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and have been operating effectively. vi. The systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws are in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

17. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON EVERY QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARK OR DISCLAIMER BY THE STATUTORY AUDITORS & SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:

The Directors submit their explanation to the observations made by the Auditors in their report for the FY 2020-21. The relevant Para nos. of the report and reply are as under:

REFER PARAGRAPH (BASIS OF QUALIFIED OPINION) OF THE AUDITORS REPORT ON STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

(i) In respect to Note No. 31 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in New Chennai Township Private Limited the management hereby clarifies that the consolidated financials of Marg Group includes unaudited financials of New Chennai

Township Pvt. ltd (NCTPL) for FY 2021 as they are under IRP. Like, Marg Limited, we are working towards settling all NCTPL lenders by proposing a scheme under 12A, and a such scheme shall not have any material impact on the consolidated Financials of MARG Limited.

(ii) In respect to Note No. 33(b) to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the Arohi Infrastructure Private Limited (Arohi), the management hereby clarifies that on ist June 2021 an agreement has been reached between the guarantor and the lender for an One Time Settlement (OTS) to be paid as per mutually agreed payment schedule. We are hope full of Arohi becoming a going concern by 31st March 2022. (iii) In respect to Note No. 28 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the providing interest for loans assigned to Asset Reconstruction Company (ARCs), the management is of the opinion that since the company has already entered into proposal with ARC for converting debt to equity providing for the interest shall not be viable. (iv) In respect to Note No. 31-33 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the charging of interest on loans that are given to Subsidiaries, the management hereby clarifies that Outstanding in Borrowings from Banks, Financials Institutions and ARC had become NPA due to this no interest is charged. In respect of loan receivable from Subsidiaries, no interest is provided as subsidiaries unable to service loans and interest to its outstanding loans from bankers as it has become NPA, we continue not to provide Interest and burden the subsidiary companies. (v) In respect to Note No. 35 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL), the management is workings towards reinstatement of Invoked shares in favour of MARG limited, whereby shares held by Marg Limited in KPPL will be reinstated thereupon will be pledged back to EARC. We have not given necessary effect to the investment value as post reinstatement Marg Limited will again hold Equity shares to the extent of 40.56% in KPPL.

(vi) In respect to Note No. 34(c) to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the EPC work in progress, the Company hereby clarify that the work is going on, which is not yet completed. Now Company is evaluating the work status and it will be billed shortly. (vii) In respect of Note No. 37 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 as most of the Bank Accounts maintained with various banks have been attached by the Income-Tax Investigation Wing during search conducted in Financial Year 2017-18, the Banks have refused to provide the Balance Confirmation / statement of account. The Company is working towards getting the attachments evicted. (viii) Regarding Obtaining Balance Confirmation from Banks / ARCs / Customers / Creditors as on 31st March 2021 the company is proposing One Time Settlement with each one of them separately hence the Balances on confirmation of OTS shall be considered as Final Balance. (ix) In respect of Provision to be made towards the interest payable to MSMEs, We feel that since we are only settling for the value less than the principle to all stakeholders depending upon the financial situation, adding any further liability without any realistic effect does not have any effect hence not considered.

REFER EMPHASIS OF MATTER OF THE AUDITORS REPORT ON STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: a) In respect of preparing financial statements on ‘Going Concern basis reference is drawn to Note No. 30 which is self explanatory; b) Regarding Note 31-33 investments in and advances and receivables due from Subsidiaries aggregating to Rs. 1,191.55 Crores (Previous Year Rs. 1,190.16 Crores) as on 31st March, 2021 no provision for diminution / recoverability is not considered necessary. c) In respect of deductions made/amount withheld by some customers reference is drawn to Note No. 34 (a& b) which is self explanatory and the management is in the process of renegotiating/ necessary legal forum to recover the best possible way extent over couple of years.; d) Regarding Trade Receivables overdue for more than one year amounting to Rs. 69.66 Crores is fully recoverable and there is no uncertainty. Further regarding Trade Receivables amounting to Rs. 27.92 Crores under arbitration the management feels that the arbitration award will be in favour of our company hence the full amount shall be recovered. e) In respect to Note No. 28(b) and 29(a), the regarding the settlement plan with Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (EARC), the management hereby clarifies that in line with 12A proposal submitted, EARC has taken up the same for the committee approval post which Master Restructuring Agreement will be signed subject to the company satisfying the conditions precedent given in their initial in principal approval. The company, however, complied with a condition to in-principal approval and issued Equity shares of the extent of 24.99% to EARC converting part unsustainable portion of debt. However other precedent conditions are to be satisfied. f) In respect to note 28(c), as the company is in the process of setting one time settlement with all lenders, COVID 19 impacted the investors sentiments initially, however we feel it would come on track as investor can never wait too long for their golden opportunities arising out of this COVID 19.

REFER ANNEXURE-A TO THE AUDITORS REPORT ON STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Point 7(a) & 7(b) of Annexure A to Standalone Auditors report: The delay in the payment of Provident fund, Employees State Insurance, Income Tax, Wealth Tax, Custom Duty, Cess, Sales Tax, Service Tax and other material statutory dues were due to lower cash inflows from the existing projects and the company is arranging to make the payments shortly. Due to slow down in the Infrastructure and Real estate sector and the resultant impact on the performance of your Company there were defaults in repayments of principle and interest dues to the Banks and Financial Institutions. However, the management opines that with improved business scenario, your Company will be able to meet its obligation.

REFER PARAGRAPH (QUALIFIED OPINION) OF ANNEXURE B TO THE AUDITORS REPORT ON STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The delay in recording of expenses transactions met out of staff imprest advances are not intentional and the company has taken necessary steps to update it as soon as possible.

REFER BASIS OF QUALIFIED OPINON OF THE AUDITORS REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

(i) In respect to Note No. 30a and 31(1)a to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the providing interest for loans assigned to Asset Reconstruction Company (ARCs), the management is of the opinion that since the company has already entered into proposal with ARC for converting debt to equity providing for the interest shall not be viable. (ii) In respect to Note No. 36 to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the EPC work in progress, the Company hereby clarify that the work is going on, which is not yet completed. Now Company is evaluating the work status and it will be billed shortly. Further regarding the management fees, the company was receiving earlier the said fees, now due to some dispute, but the Company is confident to receive the amount. (iii) In respect to Note No. 38 the regarding unreconciled amount relating to the equipment loan availed by the company. The reconciliation of the loan account is under process. Pending such reconciliation the management considers it appropriate to classify the same under “other advances in the Balance Sheet. Note 38 of the consolidated financial statements is self explanatory.

(iv) In respect to Note No. 32(II) to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in New Chennai Township Private Limited the management hereby clarifies that the consolidated financials of Marg Group includes unaudited financials of New Chennai Township Pvt. ltd (NCTPL) for FY 2021 as they are under IRP. Like, Marg Limited, we are working towards settling all NCTPL lenders by proposing a scheme under 12A, and a such scheme shall not have any material impact on the consolidated Financials of MARG Limited. (v) In respect to Note No. 33(5)a to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the Arohi Infrastructure Private Limited (Arohi), the management hereby clarifies that on ist June 2021 an agreement has been reached between the guarantor and the lender for an One Time Settlement (OTS) to be paid as per mutually agreed payment schedule. We are hope full of Arohi becoming a going concern by 31st March 2022. (vi) Reference to the Auditors Qualification regarding Consolidation of Financial Statements of two Subsidiaries i.e M/s. New Chennai Township Private Limited and M/s. Arohi Infrastructure Private Limited we state though the financials are unaudited but the figures taken into consolidation represent a true and fair view of the current financial position of the two subsidiaries.

(vii) In respect to the matter regarding investment in “Future Parking Private Limited”(FPPL). The management hereby clarifies that “Future Parking Private Limited” is a joint venture entity, MARG Limited continued to hold 51% shareholding in FPPL. Hence the same is treated as subsidiary and considered in consolidation. (viii) Reference to the Auditors Qualification to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL), the Management is workings towards reinstatement of Invoked shares in favour of MARG limited, whereby shares held by Marg Limited in KPPL will be reinstated thereupon will be pledged back to EARC. We have not given necessary effect to the investment value as post reinstatement Marg Limited will again hold Equity shares to the extent of 40.56% in KPPL. (ix) Regarding Obtaining Balance Confirmation from Banks / ARCs / Customers / Creditors as on 31st March 2021 the company is proposing

One Time Settlement with each one of them separately hence the Balances on confirmation of OTS shall be considered as Final Balance. (x) Reference to the Auditors Qualification to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 as most of the Bank Accounts maintained with various banks have been attached by the Income-Tax Investigation Wing during search conducted in Financial Year 2017-18, the Banks have refused to provide the Balance Confirmation / statement of account. The Company is working towards getting the attachments evicted. (xi) Reference to the Auditors Qualification regarding audit report of subsidiary companies Marg properties Limited, Riverside Infrastructure (India) Private Limited, Sarang Infradevelopers Private Limited, Magnumopus Infradevelopers Private Limited has been qualified due to non obtaining balance confirmation from different external agencies, the management clarifies that these accounts are all in various stages of one time settlement hence the statements would not present a true and fair view of the accounts. (xii) In respect of M/s. Mukta Infrastructure Private Limited, the respective company is of opinion that price of land shall appreciate in future and hence no provision for impairment loss is made. (xiii) In respect of M/s. Riverside Infrastructure (India) Private Limited, the management is taking efforts for resuming the Mall Project and is in discussion with strategic partners for this purpose. Further, considering the latest valuation of the property of the Company, the management considers it appropriate to capitalize the other expenses of Rs. 0.33 Crores (PY Rs. 0. 82 Crores) during the year ended 31st March, 2021. (xiv) In respect of Provision to be made towards the interest payable to MSMEs, We feel that since we are only settling for the value less than the principle to all stakeholders depending upon the financial situation, adding any further liability without any realistic effect does not have any effect hence not considered. (xv) In respect to the matter of Non Audit of certain Subsidiary Companies and associate Company, the management hereby clarifies that those subsidiary Companies and associate companies have been duly audited by the Statutory Auditors but the Company is yet to receive the audited balance sheets along with auditors report from the Auditor.

REFER EMPHASIS OF MATTER OF THE AUDITORS REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: a) In respect of preparing financial statements on ‘Going Concern basis reference is drawn to Note No. 32 which is self explanatory; b) In respect to Note No. 32 (V) to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in Marg Trading Pte Ltd, the management is working on to remove the deregistration of Marg trading in ACRA. This does affect the recoverability of Investment Value and advances. c) In respect to Note No. 32 (V) to the audited financial statements of the year ended 31st March, 2021 regarding the investment in Marg International Dredging Pte Ltd, the management is working on to remove the deregistration of Marg International Dredging in ACRA. This does affect the recoverability of Investment Value and advances. d) In respect to Note No. 31(1), the regarding the settlement plan with Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (EARC), the management hereby clarifies that in line with 12 A proposal submitted, EARC has taken up the same for the committee approval post which Master Restructuring Agreement will be signed subject to the company satisfying the conditions precedent given in their initial in principal approval. The company, however, complied with a condition to in-principal approval and issued Equity shares of the extent of 24.99% to EARC converting part unsustainable portion of debt. However other precedent conditions are to be satisfied. e) Reference to the Auditors Qualification regarding considering M/s. Marg Sri Krishnadevaraya Airport Private Limited as its subsidiary the management clarifies that the day-to-day management and control over the companys activities rests with MARG Limited hence it is considered as subsidiary company, moreover the amount received from M/s. VDB

Projects Private Limited was always in the nature of advance. f) In respect of Property of the Subsidiary Companies provided security for various loans, reference is drawn to Note No. 33 which is self explanatory; g) In respect of the Investments in and Advances receivable due from some of its Subsidiaries Companies, reference is drawn to Note No. 34 which is self explanatory; h) In respect of deductions made/amount withheld by some customers reference is drawn to Note No. 41 which is self explanatory; i) In respect of case filed in Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulation Authority (TNRERA) against Marg Properties Limited, please note company has already formed the customer association and opened escrow account to ensure the project completion is assured as each and every penny of customer remittance will only be used for project completion , hence we feel those opted for refund also take up the flat on completion of the project. j) In respect to note 8 regarding COVID 19, as we are in the process of setting one time settlement with all lenders, this COVID19 impacted the investors sentiments initially, however we feel it would come on track as investor can never wait too long for their golden opportunities arising out of this COVID 19.

18. FIXED DEPOSITS

During the year under review, your Company has not invited or accepted fixed deposits from the public.

19. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

The Directors place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the Company at all levels to meet the companys objectives. The employee relations at all projects and other locations continue to be cordial.

20. BUILDING A STRONG CUSTOMER CONNECT

Customer intimacy is one of your Companys strategic priorities to reach its ambition of being the leading reference in Infrastructure and Real Estate.

21. VIGIL MECHANISM

The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, to provide a formal vigil mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Companys Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee.

22. REPORTING OF FRAUD

There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder either to the Company or to the Central Government.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Board expresses its deepest appreciation and gratitude for the guidance and cooperation extended to the Company by our customers, vendors, investors, Bankers, employees, Statutory Authorities and Regulators. We place on record our special appreciation of the contribution made by our employees at all the levels and look forward to their continued support in the future.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

G R K Reddy

Chairman & Managing Director

Place: Chennai

Date: 29th June, 2021