To,
The Members,
Your Directors' present their 21st Annual Report together with
Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March,
2023.
In compliance with the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013
(including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in
force and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015, this report covers the financial performance and other
developments during the financial year 2022-23 and upto the date of the Board Meeting held
on 5th September, 2023 to approve this report in respect of the Company on a standalone
basis as well as on a consolidated basis comprising of its subsidiaries.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Particulars |
Standalone Results |
Consolidated Results |
|
For the year ended as at |
For the year ended as at |
|
31st March, 2023 |
31st March, 2022 |
31st March, 2023 |
31st March, 2022 |
Total Revenue |
7,212.98 |
22,267.18 |
26,909.78 |
1,00,212.02 |
Total Expenses |
20,358.22 |
31,022.19 |
51,592.96 |
1,00,857.36 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax and Exceptional Item |
(13,145.24) |
(8,755.01) |
(24,683.18) |
(645.34) |
Exceptional Item |
- |
4,399.31 |
- |
4,302.05 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
(13,145.24) |
(4,355.70) |
(26,705.93) |
(17,249.87) |
Tax Expense (Net) |
(5.09) |
197.35 |
48.42 |
(5,296.66) |
Net Profit /(Loss) After Tax |
(13,140.15) |
(4,553.05) |
(26,754.35) |
(22,546.53) |
Earnings Per Share (H) |
(7.16) |
(2.48) |
(12.24) |
(12.29) |
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
On Standalone basis, revenue from operations and other income for the
financial year under review were H7,212.98 Lakhs. During the year under review, the loss
before tax was H13,145.24 Lakhs and the loss after tax was H13,140.15 Lakhs. On
Consolidated basis, revenue from operations and other income for the financial year under
review were H26,909.78 Lakhs. The loss before tax was H26,705.93 Lakhs and the loss after
tax was H26,754.35 Lakhs.
Your Company strategically decided to shift gears and revamp its future
plans and accordingly explored the possibilities of divestment of the investments in one
of its wholly owned subsidiary viz. MEP Infrastructure Private Limited, also a material
subsidiary ("MIPL") in the best interest of the subsidiary. Accordingly the
Members at the by way of a special resolution accorded their approval on 22nd May, 2022
vide a Postal Ballot to sell or transfer or otherwise dispose-off in one or more tranches,
the entire investment i.e. 37,42,80,000 equity shares constituting 100 % of the share
capital held by the Company in MEP Infrastructure Private Limited, a material and wholly
owned subsidiary ("MIPL") to another Wholly Owned Subsidiary viz. Mhaiskar Toll
Road Private Limited ("MTRPL") at a consideration of H374.28 Crores (Rupees
Three Hundred and Seventy Four Crores and Twenty
Eight Lakhs only) or on such terms and conditions as may be mutually
decided upon by the Company and Mhaiskar Toll Road Private Limited. Your Company has
obtained the requisite approval from the shareholders for its subsidiary company i.e. MEP
Infrastructure Private Limited to act as the Step Down Subsidiary of your Company and
it's Intermediate Holding Company will be Mhaiskar Toll Road Private Limited.
According to the consent of the Members the said transaction was to be completed within 6
(Six) months from the date of the Approval. However since the other requisite approval
could not be obtained within the stipulated time, due to factors beyond the control of
your Company, the said Disinvestment could not be completed.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year
under review. In terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations 2015, ("the
Regulations"), including amendments thereunder, the Dividend Distribution Policy is
available on the Company's website at www.mepinfra.com.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Company has not transferred any amount of profits to reserves for
the financial year 2022-23.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
During the year under review, the Company has transferred
unpaid/unclaimed dividend of H30,172/- pertaining to the Interim Dividend paid for the
Financial Year 2015-16, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority of
the Central Government of India. Details of outstanding and unclaimed dividends previously
declared and paid by the Company are given under the Corporate Governance Report.
PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT
Your Company had sent Postal Ballot Notice to the Shareholders on 7th
October, 2022 for issue upto 6,00,00,000 share warrants each convertible into, or
exchangeable for one equity share of the company within the period of 18 (eighteen months)
on preferential basis to Non-Promoter entities in accordance with the applicable laws
("share warrants). The Results were declared on 9th November, 2022. Your Company has
obtained the In-principle approvals from The National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE) and BSE
Limited vide their letters dated 23rd January, 2023.
On receipt of the Subscription Amount for said warrants equivalent to
25 % of the issue price the Board of Directors allotted the Equity Convertible Share
Warrants to the Non-Promoter Allottees (Public Category) on 2nd February, 2023 and 6th
February, 2023.
The Share Warrant Holder(s) are entitled with a right to apply for and
get allotted one fully paid-up equity share of the Company of face value of H10/- each
("Equity Share") at a premium of H5.90/- per share against each Share Warrant
held, in one or more tranches within a maximum period of 18 (eighteen) months from the
date of allotment of Warrants, on payment of H11.92/-(Rupees Eleven and Ninety Two Paise
only) which is equivalent to 75% (Seventy five per cent) of the Warrant Issue Price, for
each Share Warrant proposed to be converted, in such manner and upon such terms and
conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Board in accordance with the terms of this
issue, provisions of ICDR Regulations, or other applicable laws in this respect Your
Company had allotted 17,50,000 shares to one of the Allottee(s) upon receipt from the
Warrant Holder(s) (i) written notice to convert/ exchange his warrants into/for equity
shares of H10/- each of the Company and (ii) Warrant Exercise Price for the warrants so
opted for conversion by the Allottee, as per the terms of issue of Warrants.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised
Share Capital of your Company and it stood H525,00,00,000/- (divided into 52,50,00,000
Equity shares of H10/-each) There was no change in the Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the
Company and it remained at H1,83,44,60,510/- (divided into 18,34,46,051 equity shares of
H10/- each). Pursuant to the Allotment as mentioned above, which was made post end of the
Financial Year, the Paid-up Share
Capital stands increased to H185,19,60,510/- (divided into 18,51,96,051
equity shares of H10/- each). The Listing and Trading approval for the increased capital
is awaited from the Exchange(s).
The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor
granted stock options nor sweat equity during the years.
OPERATIONS
On-going Projects EPC / Hybrid Annuity Mode
THANE VADAPE EPC |
Project Details |
6/8 lanning of existing 4 lane road from |
|
Vadape to Thane from 539.202 km to |
|
563.00 km of NH3 |
Authority |
Maharashtra State Road Development |
|
Corporation (MSRDC) |
Major Scope of |
8 laning of Highway with major structures |
Work |
Major Bridge on sea creek 2 nos., |
|
Underpasses 8 nos., Flyover 1
no., Rail |
|
Over Bridge (ROB) 1 no., Box Culverts
|
|
82 nos.). Major Bridges include |
State |
Maharashtra |
SOLAPUR OUTER RING ROAD (IN JV WITH OZONE |
LAND) ON HAM |
Project Details |
Improvement to Solapur Outer Ring Road |
|
- Solapur |
Authority |
Public Works Division, Solapur |
Major Scope of Work |
Improvement, strengthening
and reconstruction of 2 lane with paved shoulder |
State |
Maharashtra |
Detailed information on the operations of the Company and details on
the state of affairs of the Company are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis
Report.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits during the year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this
report and is presented separately. It gives details of the overall industry structure,
economic developments, performance and state of affairs of your Company and their
adequacy, risk management systems and other material developments during the Financial
Year 2022-23.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year under review, the Change in the Board of Directors and
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) are enumerated below:
Change in the Board of Directors
Board Meeting held on |
Purpose |
Name of the Director |
Independent/ Executive/
Non-Executive |
Recommendation of
Nomination & Remuneration Committee |
14/11/2022 |
Appointment |
Mr. Neeraj V. Hardikar (DIN:
02126476) |
Independent Director (See
Note 1) |
Yes |
14/11/2022 |
Appointment |
Mr. Anand Desai (DIN:
00251803) |
Independent Director (See
Note 1) |
Yes |
14/11/2022 |
Appointment |
Mr. Deepak D Gadgil (DIN:
07979905) |
Whole-time Director (See Note
2) |
Yes |
14/11/2022 |
Resignation |
Mrs. Savli Mangle (DIN:
07414487) |
Independent Director (See
Note 3) |
Not required |
14/11/2022 |
Resignation |
Mrs. Sandhya Borase (DIN:
08874647) |
Independent Director (See
Note 3) |
Not required |
14/11/2022 |
Resignation |
Mr. Uttam Pawar (DIN:
03381300) |
Executive Director (See Note
4) |
Not required |
Notes:
1. Mr. Neeraj V. Hardikar (DIN:02126476) and Mr. Anand Desai
(DIN:00251803) who were appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive in the capacity
of Independent Director) on 14th November, 2022 were confirmed as an Independent Director
of the Company by the Members at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on
13th February, 2023.
2. Mr. Deepak D. Gadgil (DIN: 07979905) was appointed as the Additional
Director (in the capacity of Whole-time Director) of the Company w.e.f 14th November,
2022. His appointment as Whole-time Director was confirmed by the Members at the Extra
Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 13th February, 2023.
3. Mrs. Sandhya Borase (DIN: 08874647) who was appointed as
Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 15th September, 2020 for a period
of 2 (Two) years and Mrs. Savli Mangle (DIN: 07414487) who was appointed as Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 9th September, 2021 resigned and accordingly
ceased to be as the Independent Director(s) of the Company and Committees of the Board
w.e.f close of business hours on 14th November, 2022. They both resigned due to
pre-occupation and there was no material reason for their resignation.
4. Mr. Uttam Pawar (DIN:03381300) who was appointed as Executive
Director of the Company w.e.f. 13th December, 2020 resigned from the office of Directors
of the Company and respective Committees from the close of business hours on14th November,
2022.
Your Directors hereby place their sincere appreciation for the valuable
contribution made by Mrs. Sandhya Borase, Ms. Savli Mangle and Mr. Uttam Pawar during
their tenure as the Directors on the Board of the Company.
Change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP):
Date of Change |
Purpose |
Name of the KMP |
Independent/ Executive/
Non-Executive |
Recommendation of Audit
Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee |
19/10/2022 |
Appointment |
Mr. Rajendra Pawar |
Chief Financial Officer (See
Note 1) |
Yes |
19/10/2022 |
Resignation |
Mr. Naresh Sasanwar |
Chief Financial Officer (See
Note 1) |
Not required |
27/10/2022 |
Appointment |
Mr. Vikram Mukadam |
Company Secretary (See Note
2) |
Yes |
27/10/2022 |
Resignation |
Ms. Ruchita Shah |
Company Secretary (See Note
2) |
Not required |
Note:
(1) The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee
and Nomination and Remuneration Committee at its Meeting held on 14th November, 2022
ratified the appointment of Mr. Rajendra Pawar as Chief Financial Officer and relieved Mr.
Naresh Sasanwar as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f 19th October, 2022.
(2) The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee at its Meeting held on 14th November, 2022 ratified the Appointment
of Mr. Vikram Mukadam as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company and
relieved Ms. Ruchita Shah as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company
w.e.f. 27th October, 2022
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Jayant D. Mhaiskar (DIN: 00716351) is liable to retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment. Your Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee have recommended his re-appointment to the Shareholders for their
approval.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors have submitted the declaration of
independence, pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8)
of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015
(hereinafter referred to as "SEBI Listing Regulations"), stating that they meet
the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulations
16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their
ability to discharge their duties with an objective, independent judgment and without any
external influence.
All the Independent Directors ("IDD") of the Company have
complied with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014 and any amendments therefor.
Further, there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their
status as IDDs of the Company.
FAMILIARIZATIONPROGRAMMEFORINDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Details of Familiarisation Programme for the Independent Directors are
provided separately in the Corporate Governance Report.
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, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of
attending meetings of the Board/Committees of the Board.
DECLARATION BY THE COMPANY
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being
appointed as Directors as specified in Section 164(2) of the Act read with Rule 14 of the
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134
(5) of the Act with respect to Directors' Responsibility
Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023, the applicable Accounting Standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(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 31st March,2023 and
of the loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual financial statement for the
financial year ended March 31, 2023 on a going concern basis;
(v) the directors had laid down proper internal financial controls to
be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
(vi) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively. During the
year under review, the Company was in compliance with the Secretarial Standards (SS) i.e.,
SS-1 and SS- 2, relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and
"General Meetings", respectively.
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Company has prepared the Financial Statements for the year ended
31st March, 2023 as per Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 7 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time, the Board has carried out an annual
performance evaluation of its own performance as well as of its Committees thereof and of
the Directors individually. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has
been covered in the Corporate Governance Report.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee framed a policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors and
KMP. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of annual return in Form MGT-7 as provided under
sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, is available on the
Company's website on https://mepinfra/ investors/annual-return-22-23.
As required under Section 134 (3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return for
the year 2022-23 is put up on the Company's website and can be accessed
https://mepinfra/investors/ annual-return-22-23.
ANNUAL REPORT
The MCA has issued Circular No. 10/2022 & Circular No. 11/2022
dated December 28, 2022, read with General circular No. 02/2022 dated May 05, 2022,
General Circular No. 21/2021 dated December 14, 2021, General Circular No. 19/2021 dated
December 08, 2021, General Circular No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021, General Circular
No. 28/2020 dated August 17, 2020, General Circular No.20/2020 dated May 05, 2020, General
Circular No.18/2020 dated April 21, 2020 and the SEBI has issued Circular Nos.
SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/79 dated May 12, 2020 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/ CIR/P/2021/11
dated January 15, 2021 and Circular No. SEBI/ HO/CFD/CMD2/ CIR/P/2022/62 dated May 13,
2022, SEBI/HO/ CFD/PoD-2/P/ CIR/2023/4 dated January 05, 2023 in relation to
Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the Listing Regulations in
view of the prevailing situation and owing to the difficulties involved in dispatching of
physical copies of the Annual Report and the Notice convening the AGM.' Members who
wish to have physical copy may write to the Company Secretary of the Company at
investorrelations@ mepinfra.com or submit a written request to the Registered Office of
the Company. In accordance with the aforesaid circulars, the web link of the Annual Report
and the Notice convening the AGM of the Company is being sent in electronic mode only to
members whose e-mail address are registered with the Company or the Depository Participant
(s). Those members, whose email address are not registered with the
Company or with their respective Depository Participant
(s) and who wish to receive the Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report
for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, can get their email address registered by
following the steps as detailed in the Notice convening the AGM
The Annual Report of the Company and its subsidiaries are available on
the Company website www.mepinfra.com
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
There were 11 (Eleven) Meetings of the Board held during the year.
Detailed information is given in the Corporate Governance Report.
BOARD COMMITTEES
There are various Board Committees constituted as stipulated under the
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations namely Audit Committee, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management
Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Brief details pertaining to the
composition, terms of reference, meetings held and attendance of these Committees during
the year have been enumerated in Corporate Governance report forming part of the Annual
Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises of 3 (Three) Independent Directors and an
Executive Director. Detailed information is given in the Corporate Governance Report.
During the year under review, all the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were
accepted by the Board.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
separate section on the Corporate Governance forms a part of our
Report. A certificate has been received from the Secretarial Auditor of the Company
regarding compliance of requirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI
Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration
No.103429W), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 20th Annual
General Meeting for a period of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of the 20th Annual
General Meeting till the conclusion of the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Their appointment as Statutory Auditor will continue for the aforesaid term of 5 (Five)
years, without seeking any ratification by the Members of the Company till the conclusion
of their tenure and that the Board of Directors shall fix their remuneration for the said
period in addition to reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket expenses as may be incurred by
them in performing their duties.
The Board of Directors of the Company at their Meeting held on 8th
September, 2022, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, after evaluating all
proposals and considering various factors such as independence, industry experience,
technical skills, geographical presence, audit team, audit quality reports, etc., have
appointed M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.103429W) as the
Statutory Auditors' of the Company. The Annual Remuneration for the Statutory
Auditors was fixed at H50 Lakhs (Limited Review certification) with authority to the Board
to revise mutually during the tenure of five years, if required. There is a no increase or
decrease in the proposed fees from that of the fees paid to the erstwhile Statutory
Auditors. The rationale for this was arrived at after the Audit Committee considered a few
profiles of other firms alongside the profile of M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants,
(Firm Registration No.103429W) with relevant professional exposure and experience for
comparative analysis and found M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants, (Firm
Registration No.103429W) most appropriate with respect to the cost, experience and their
professional expertise.
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 [including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force], the Company has received written
Consent from M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.103429W)
covering the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Act and that the appointment, if
made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Rules framed
thereunder.
As required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, M/s. GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants, (Firm
Registration No.103429W) has confirmed that they hold a valid Certificate'
dated 9th April, 2021 (valid upto 31st March, 2024) issued by the Peer Review Board of
ICAI.5 The Statutory Auditors of the Company has issued the Auditors' Report on the
financial statement of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023 with
modified opinion. The Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications for the Financial Year
ended 31st March 2023 on (Standalone and Consolidated separately) Financial Statements was
annexed with the Outcome of the Board Meeting wherein the 4th Quarter and Annual Results
as approved by the Audit Committee were subsequently approved by the Board. The same is
available in the website of the Company at https://www.
mepinfra.com/pdf/financial-reports/ financial-result/
quarterly-results/Outcome-of-BM-30.05.2023.pdf
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, as amended from
time to time, your Company has been carrying out the audit of cost records relating to
road maintenance activity every year.
The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has
appointed Ms. Sumana Ganguli Cost and Management Accountant (Firm Registration No.
F24406), as the Cost Auditors to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the Financial
Year 2023-24. As required under the Companies Act, 2013, a resolution seeking
member's approval for ratification and consideration of the remuneration payable to
the Cost Auditor forms part of the Notice convening the AGM.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, CS Dinesh
Joshi, KANJ & Co. LLP, (Membership No. 3752) Company Secretaries in Practice were
appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company and its Material Subsidiary viz. MEP
Infrastructure Private Limited for the Financial Year 2022-23. Secretarial Audit Report
for the Financial Year 2022-23 as issued by him in the prescribed Form MR-3 for the
Company and its Material Subsidiary are annexed to this Report. There were few
observations in his report which are similar observations made in the Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report (ASCR) and Management's Comments also is part of the ASCR which is
available in the website of the Company at https:// www.mepinfra.com/ pdf/
corporate-announcement/ Annual-Secretarial-Compliance-22-23.pdf
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read with the Rules
thereunder, the Company had formulated and adopted a Policy on Prevention of Sexual
Harassment at Workplace. The Company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment
during the year under review.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year ended 31st March, 2023, no complaints pertaining to
sexual harassment have been received.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Company has implemented mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and
mitigate various risks and has formulated a Risk Management Policy. The Audit Committee
and the Board of Directors are informed of the Risk assessment and minimization
procedures.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules
thereunder, as amended from time to time, since your Company has incurred losses in the
preceding Financial Year(s), your Company was not required to spend on CSR activities. The
Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed to this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Information regarding loans, guarantees or investments as required
under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the
Company as the Company is exempted under the category of "the companies providing
infrastructure facilities".
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions during the year were on arm's
length basis and were not material as per the Related Party Transaction Policy of the
Company and not in conflict with the interest of the Company. The particulars of the said
transactions alongwith other contracts/arrangements are also briefed in the Note No. 37 to
the financial statement which sets out related party disclosures.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing
with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed through the
website of the Company viz. http://www.mepinfra.com.
All Related Party Transactions were placed before the Audit Committee
for approval. Omnibus approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions
which were of a repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus
approval so granted were reviewed and statements giving details of all related party
transactions were placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. Particulars of
contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is
applicable to the Members of the Board and specified employees in the course of day to day
business operations of the Company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance"
against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behavior in any form and the Board has
laid down certain directives to counter such acts. Such code of conduct has also been
placed on the Company's website. The Code lays down the standard procedure of
business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated
employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in
the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives
guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation
and the reporting structure. All the Board Members and the Senior Management Personnel
have confirmed compliance with the Code. A declaration to this effect signed by the
Chairman & Managing Director of the Company is a part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) read with Rule
5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 as amended, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the
employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules are
provided in the Annual Report. The information about Top Ten Employees in terms of
remuneration will be available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of
the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the
ensuing AGM. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may
write to the Company Secretary in this regard and the same will be furnished on request.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In accordance with Section 177 of the Act and the Listing Regulations,
your Company has established a Vigil Mechanism Policy/Whistle Blower Policy to deal with
instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. Staying true to our core values of Strength,
Performance and Passion and in line with our vision of being one of the most respected
Companies in India, the Company is committed to the high standards of Corporate Governance
and Stakeholders Responsibility. The said Policy ensures that strict confidentiality is
maintained in respect of whistle blowers whilst dealing with concerns and also specified
that no discrimination will be meted out to any person for a genuinely raised concern. The
Policy on Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Mechanism may be accessed through website of the
Company viz. http://www. mepinfra.com.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of your Company for the financial
year 2022-23, are prepared in compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, Accounting Standards and as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) under Listing Regulations. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared
on the basis of audited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary / joint
venture companies, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/CONSORTIUM |
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Following are the companies, which are
Subsidiary Companies of your Company: |
Wholly Owned Subsidiary (100%) |
Subsidiaries (% of holding) |
MEP Infrastructure Private Limited |
MEP Hyderabad Bangalore Toll Road Pvt Ltd
(99.99%) |
Raima Ventures Private Limited |
MEP Sanjose Kante Waked Road Private Limited
(74%) |
Rideema Toll Private Limited |
MEP Nagpur Ring Road 1 Private Limited (74%) |
MEP Nagzari Toll Road Private Limited |
MEP Sanjose Nagpur Ring Road 2 Private
Limited (74%) |
MEP IRDP Solapur Toll Road Private Limited |
MEP Sanjose Arawali Kante Road Private
Limited (74%) |
Raima Toll Road Private Limited |
MEP Sanjose Talaja Mahuva Road Private
Limited (60%) |
MEP Chennai Bypass Toll Road Private Limited |
MEP Sanjose Mahuva Kagavadar Road Pvt Ltd
(60%) |
MEP Highway Solutions Private Limited |
MEP Longjian ACR Private Limited (51%) |
MEP RGSL Toll Bridge Private Limited |
MEP Longjian CLR Private Limited (51%) |
Raima Toll & Infrastructure Private
Limited |
MEP Longjian Loha Waranga Road Private
Limited (51%) |
MEP Tormato Private Limited |
MEP Infra Consultants Private Limited (51%) |
MEP Roads & Bridges Private Limited |
MEP Foundation (99.90%)1 |
Mhaiskar Toll Road Private Limited |
MEP Likpin Infrastructure Private Limited
(70%)2 |
MEP Infra Constructions Private Limited |
Step Down Subsidiaries (% of holding) |
MEP Toll & Infrastructure Private Limited |
Balaji Toll Road Private Limited (Formerly
Bhalaji Toll Road |
MEP Infraprojects Private Limited |
Private Limited) (99.99%) |
Victory Infra L.L.C 3 |
(Rideema Toll Pvt. Ltd. is the Holding
Company) |
MEP UK LLC LTD 4 |
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Associate |
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KVM Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd |
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1. MEP Foundation which is a Section 8 registered Company under the
Companies Act, 2013, with the main objective of conducting CSR activities.
2. MEP Likpin Infrastructure Private Limited which was incorporated on
9th September, 2021 has not commenced its business till the date of this report. since the
Company has not received the Contribution from Subscribers to the Memorandum of the
Association, your Company is in a process of voluntary Strike- Off of the Company.
3. Victory Infra L.L.C was incorporated on 20th February, 2023 as a
Limited Liability Company under the Meydan - Free Zone regulations in Dubai, U.A.E
4. MEP UK LLC Ltd was incorporated on 21st June, 2023 under the
Companies Act, 2006, as a Private Company that is limited by shares under the Registrar of
Companies for England and Wales
MEPIDL Enterprises LLC which was incorporated as Limited Liability
Company on 22nd March, 2018 was issued a license valid upto 21st March, 2019 which was
subsequently renewed upto 5th January, 2022. However considering that no activities have
been undertaken in the said Company, your Company has initiated steps to close the Company
and surrender the Licence.
SMYR Consortium LLP an jointly controlled associate is non-operative
LLP and your Company is in discussion with other Designated Partners to wind up the LLP in
due course of time.
MATERIAL CHANGES FROM END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF REPORT
Your Board again explored the possibilities of divestment of the
investments in one of its wholly owned subsidiary in MEP Infrastructure Private Limited,
also a material subsidiary ("MIPL") as per the strategic decision and future
plans envisaged by the Company in the best interest of the Subsidiary. Accordingly your
Company had approached the
Members to seek their consent and approval by way of a Special
Resolutions. The approval sought was to sell or transfer or otherwise dispose-off in one
or more tranches, the entire investment i.e. 37,42,80,000 equity shares constituting 100 %
of the share capital held by the Company in MEP Infrastructure Private Limited, a material
and wholly owned subsidiary ("MIPL") to another Wholly Owned Subsidiary viz.
Mhaiskar Toll Road Private Limited ("MTRPL") at a consideration of H374.28
Crores (Rupees Three Hundred and Seventy Four Crores and Twenty Eight Lakhs only) or on
such terms and conditions as may be mutually decided upon by the Company and Mhaiskar Toll
Road Private Limited. Your Company has obtained the requisite approval from the
shareholders of its Subsidiary Company i.e. MEP Infrastructure Private Limited to act as
the Step Down Subsidiary of your Company. It's Intermediate Holding Company will be
Mhaiskar Toll Road Private Limited.
Your Company is awaiting for other requisite approvals and will proceed
further in the matter during the current financial year i.e. Financial Year 2023-24
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
A statement containing salient features of the financial statement of
the subsidiaries and associates in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed to this Report. As
per the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a copy of the audited
financial statements of the said companies will be made available to any shareholder on
request. A Cash Flow Statement for the year 2022-23 is attached to the Balance Sheet.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI'), in May,
2021, introduced new sustainability related reporting requirements to be reported in the
specific format of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR').
BRSR is a notable departure from the existing Business Responsibility Report
(BRR') and a significant step towards giving platform to the companies to
report the initiatives taken by them in areas of environment, social and governance.
Further, SEBI has mandated top 1,000 listed companies, based on market capitalization, to
transition to BRSR from FY23 onwards. Your Company is committed to present it to the
stakeholders as and when the same shall be statutorily applicable.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Your Company primarily being an Infrastructure Company and not involved
in any industrial or manufacturing activities, the Company has no particulars to report
regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption as required under section
134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014. During the year under review, the Company did not have any foreign exchange earnings
and foreign exchange outgo.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Your Company has an effective internal financial control and risk
mitigation system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised
standard operating procedure. The Company's internal financial control system is
commensurate with its size, scale and complexities of its operations.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has also adopted a code of conduct for prevention of
insider trading. All the Directors, Senior Management employees and other employees who
have access to the unpublished price sensitive information of the Company are governed by
this code. During the year under report, there has been due compliance with the said code
of conduct for prevention of insider trading based on the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations 2015.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDER PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, there were no significant or material
orders passed by any Regulator, Court or Tribunal against the Company, which could impact
its going concern status or operations.
CONFIRMATIONS
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company
during the Financial Year 2022-23.
There have been no instances of frauds reported by the auditors under
Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, either to the
Company or to the Central Government.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company which have occurred between the period from 31 March
2023 and the date of this Directors' Report.
Details of an application made or any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as at the end
of the financial year.
Your Company has not made any application during the year, however
there were certain applications made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
during the year under review. However your Company had challenged the same and the
Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal has dismissed the Applications as they did not
fall within the stipulated limits under the IBC.
There was no instance of one time settlement of loan obtained from the
Banks or Financial Institutions
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Directors' Report and Management Discussion and
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or
predictions may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those
expressed or implied. Important factors that could make difference to the Company's
operations include changes in the government regulations, developments in the
infrastructure segment, tax regimes and economic developments within India.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & APPRECIATION
The Board sincerely thanks the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, BSE
Limited, The National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Securities and Exchange Board of
India, Reserve Bank of India, and various government agencies for their continued support,
cooperation and advice.
The Board expresses sincere thanks to all its consultants, bankers,
vendors, auditors, lawyers for their continued partnership and confidence in the Company.
The Board members also wish to place on record their appreciation for
the dedication and contribution made by the KMP's and look forward for their support
in future as well. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment
that values and cares for our employees.
Further, the Board expresses its gratitude to you as Shareholders for
the confidence reposed in the management of the Company.
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By and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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For MEP Infrastructure Developers Limited |
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Jayant D. Mhaiskar |
Place: Mumbai |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Date: 5th September, 2023 |
DIN: 00716351 |