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Karma Energy Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024
Feb 27, 2024
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KEL/SEC/SKC/2/2024
February 27, 2024
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
Exchange Plaza, 5[th] Floor Plot No. C/1, G Block Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra East Mumbai – 400 051
NSE Symbol : KARMAENG
Sub : Postal Ballot Notice – Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Sir,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 ('Listing Regulations'), as amended from time to time, we forward herewith a copy of the Postal Ballot Notice ('Notice') of Karma Energy Limited (‘the Company’) dated February 7, 2024, along with the explanatory statement pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act') read with the Listing Regulations, for seeking approval of the Members of the Company on the ordinary Resolutions forming part of the Notice.
In compliance with the various General Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as disclosed in the Notice, this Notice is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company / Depositories / Depository Participants / the Company’s Registrars and Transfer Agents (‘RTA’) i.e., Bigshare Services Private Ltd, and whose names are recorded in the Register of Members of the Company or in the Register of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Depositories as on Friday, February 23, 2024 (‘Cut-off date’). Accordingly, a physical copy of the Notice along with Postal Ballot Form and pre-paid business reply envelope, are not being sent to the Members for this Postal Ballot.
The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (‘NSDL’) to provide remote e-Voting facility to its Members. The remote e-Voting period commences on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. (IST) and ends on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The e-Voting module shall be disabled by NSDL thereafter. Voting rights of the Members shall be in proportion to the shares held by them in the paid-up Equity share capital of the Company as on the Cut-off date. Please note that communication of assent or dissent of the Members would only take place through the remote e-Voting system. The instructions for remote e-Voting are provided in the Notice.
The said Notice is also being made available on the website of the Company at www.tatapower.com and on the website of NSDL at www.evoting.nsdl.com.
Kindly take the above on record and acknowledge receipt.
For KARMA ENERGY LIMITED
T. V. Digitally signed by T. V. SUBRAMANIAN SUBRAMANIAN Date: 2024.02.27 15:05:57 +05'30' T V Subramanian CFO & Company Secretary
KARMA ENERGY LIMITED
Regd. Off. Empire House, 214, Dr. D. N. Road, Ent. A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 Tel Nos. 22071501 (6 Lines), Fax : 22071514, Email : [email protected] www.karmaenergy.co . CIN L31101MH2007PLC168823
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KARMA ENERGY LIMITED
( CIN: : L31101MH2007PLC168823)
Regd. Office: “214, Empire House, Dr. D N Road, Ent. A K Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.karmaenergy.co Phone Number: +91 022 22071501
NOTICE OF POSTAL BALLOT
(Pursuant to Section 108 & 110 of the Companies Act, 2013)
To
The Member(s),
Notice is hereby given to the Members of Karma Energy Limited (“the Company”) pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 and 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (“the Rules”) (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), and Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), as amended from time to time, Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), read with General Circulars no. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020, 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, 22/2020 dated June 15, 2020, 33/2020 dated September 28, 2020, 39/2020 dated December 31, 2020, 10/2021 dated June 23, 2021, 20/2021 dated December 8, 2021, 3/2022 dated May 5, 2022 and 11/2022 dated December 28, 2022 and other relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (collectively referred to as “MCA Circulars”) and pursuant to all other applicable laws and regulations, the resolutions appended below are proposed to be passed by the Members of the Company (as of the Cut-off date) through Postal Ballot by way of voting through electronic means (“Remote e-voting”). Communication of assent or dissent of the Members would take place only through the remote e-voting system. The explanatory statement pursuant to Section 102 of the Act pertaining to the proposed resolutions setting out the material facts concerning each resolution and the reasons and rationale thereof is annexed hereto for your consideration.
In compliance with the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Act, read with Rule 20 and 22 of the Rules and Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company is offering facility of remote e-voting to all Members to enable them to cast their votes electronically. The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Ltd (“NSDL”) to provide the Remote E- voting facility to its Members. Members are requested to follow the procedure as stated in the notes and instructions for casting of votes by e-voting.
The Board has appointed Mr. Martinho Ferrao, (FCS 6221; CP 5676) Practicing Company Secretary as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot and e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.
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In compliance with the MCA Circulars, this Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. If your e-mail address is not registered with the Company/Depositories, please follow the process provided in the Notes to receive this Postal Ballot Notice.
The remote e-voting period commences from 9:00 a.m. (IST) on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 and ends at 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The e-voting module shall be disabled by NSDL for voting thereafter and will not be allowed beyond the said date and time. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairperson of the Company or to any other person authorized by the Chairperson upon completion of the scrutiny of the votes cast through remote e- voting. The result of the Postal Ballot shall be declared on or before Saturday, March 30, 2024. The said results would be displayed at the Registered Office of the Company and would also be intimated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where the shares of the Company are listed. Additionally, the results will also be uploaded on the Company’s website, www.karmaenergy.co and on the website of NSDL, https://evoting.nsdl.co.in.
In the event the resolution is passed by requisite majority, the date of passing the resolution shall be deemed to be on Wednesday, March 28, 2024, viz. last date specified by the Company for e-voting.
Following are the proposed resolutions seeking prior approval of the Members of the Company through Postal Ballot.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Item No.1 – To approve Material related Party Transaction(s) with Tapi Energy Projects Limited and in this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s) the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution : .
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Regulations 2(1)(zc), 23(4) and other applicable Regulations, if any, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’), as amended from time to time, Section 2(76) , 177, 179, 188 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) read with the Rules framed thereunder [including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force] and other applicable laws / statutory provisions, if any, the Company’s Policy on Related Party Transactions as well as subject to such approval(s), consent(s) and/or permission(s) as may be required and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, consent of the Members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to the Board of Directors of the Company (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Board’, which term shall be deemed to include the Audit Committee or any other Committee constituted / empowered / to be constituted by the Board from time to time to exercise its powers conferred by this Resolution) to the Material
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Related Party Transaction(s) / Contract(s) / Arrangement(s) / Agreement(s) entered into / proposed to be entered into (whether by way of an individual transaction or transactions taken together or a series of transactions or otherwise), as mentioned in detail in the Explanatory Statement annexed herewith, between the Company on one hand and M/s. Tapi Energy Projects Limited, a ‘Related Party’ of the Company on the other hand, on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed between the Company and M/s. Tapi Energy Projects Limited, for an aggregate value of borrowings not exceeding Rs.25.00 Crores. and for an aggregate value not exceeding Rs.15.00 Crores of placement of ICDs with Tapi Energy Projects Limited , during the financial year 2024-25, provided that such transaction(s) / contract(s) / arrangement(s) / agreement(s) is / are carried out at an arm’s length pricing basis and in the ordinary course of business.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized to do and perform all such acts, deeds, matters and things, as may be necessary, including but not limited to, finalizing the terms and conditions, methods and modes in respect of executing necessary documents, including contract(s) / arrangement(s) / agreement(s) and other ancillary documents; seeking necessary approvals from the authorities; settling all such issues, questions, difficulties or doubts whatsoever that may arise and to take all such decisions from powers herein conferred; and delegate all or any of the powers herein conferred to any Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary or any other Officer / Authorised Representative of the Company, without being required to seek further consent from the Members and that the Members shall be deemed to have accorded their consent thereto expressly by the authority of this Resolution.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT all actions taken by the Board in connection with any matter referred to or contemplated in this Resolution, be and is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects.”
Item No.2 – To approve Material related Party Transaction(s) with Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited and in this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s) the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution : .
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Regulations 2(1)(zc), 23(4) and other applicable Regulations, if any, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’), as amended from time to time, Section 2(76) , 177, 179, 188 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) read with the Rules framed thereunder [including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force] and other applicable laws / statutory provisions, if any, the Company’s Policy on Related Party Transactions as well as subject to such approval(s), consent(s) and/or permission(s) as may
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be required and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, consent of the Members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to the Board of Directors of the Company (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Board’, which term shall be deemed to include the Audit Committee or any other Committee constituted / empowered / to be constituted by the Board from time to time to exercise its powers conferred by this Resolution) to the Material Related Party Transaction(s) / Contract(s) / Arrangement(s) / Agreement(s) entered into / proposed to be entered into (whether by way of an individual transaction or transactions taken together or a series of transactions or otherwise), as mentioned in detail in the Explanatory Statement annexed herewith, between the Company on one hand and M/s. Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited, a ‘Related Party’ of the Company on the other hand, on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed between the Company and M/s. Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited, for an aggregate value of borrowings not exceeding Rs.25.00 Crores and for an aggregate value not exceeding Rs.15.00 Crores for placement of ICDs with Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited at any point of time, during the financial year 2024-25, provided that such transaction(s) / contract(s) / arrangement(s) / agreement(s) is / are carried out at an arm’s length pricing basis and in the ordinary course of business.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized to do and perform all such acts, deeds, matters and things, as may be necessary, including but not limited to, finalizing the terms and conditions, methods and modes in respect of executing necessary documents, including contract(s) / arrangement(s) / agreement(s) and other ancillary documents; seeking necessary approvals from the authorities; settling all such issues, questions, difficulties or doubts whatsoever that may arise and to take all such decisions from powers herein conferred; and delegate all or any of the powers herein conferred to any Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary or any other Officer / Authorised Representative of the Company, without being required to seek further consent from the Members and that the Members shall be deemed to have accorded their consent thereto expressly by the authority of this Resolution.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT all actions taken by the Board in connection with any matter referred to or contemplated in this Resolution, be and is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects.
For KARMA ENERGY LIMITED Sd/T V Subramanian CFO & Company Secretary
Place : Mumbai
Date : February 8, 2024
Registered Office: Empire House Dr. D N Road, Entrance A K Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001.
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NOTES
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An Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 102 & 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of all the business specified above is annexed hereto.
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The Board vide its Resolution passed on 8th February, 2024 has appointed Mr. Martinho Ferrao, FCS No. 6221, CP No. 5676 Practising Company Secretary, as Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot voting process in accordance with the law and in a fair and transparent manner.
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In compliance with the MCA Circulars, the Notice is being sent by electronic mode alone to those Members whose names appear in the Register of Members/List of Beneficial Owners as on Friday, 23[rd] February, 2024, and whose e-mail IDs are registered with the Issuer/ RTA/ Depositories. For Members who have not registered their e-mail IDs, please follow the instructions given under Note No.10.
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As per the MCA Circulars and on account of the threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, physical copies of the Notice, postal ballot forms and pre-paid Business Reply Envelopes are not being sent to Members for this Postal Ballot. Members are requested to provide their assent or dissent through e-voting only.
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In compliance with provisions of Section 108 and Section 110 and other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Management Rules, the Company is pleased to offer e-voting facility to all the Members. For this purpose, the Company has engaged the services of NSDL for facilitating e-voting to enable the Members to cast their votes electronically.
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Members may please note that the Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company’s website at www.karmaenergy.co, websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. The BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively and NSDL website.
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All the material documents referred in the Explanatory Statements, shall be available for inspection through electronic mode, basis the request being sent on [email protected] Members who wish to inspect the documents are requested to send an email to [email protected] mentioning their name, Folio no. / Client ID and DP ID, and the documents they wish to inspect, with a self-attested copy of their PAN card attached to the email.
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The Notice is being sent to all the Members, whose names appeared in the Register of Members/ Record of Depositories on Friday 23[rd] February 2024. Voting rights shall be reckoned on the paid up value of the shares registered in the name of the Members as on that date. A person who is not a member as on the cut-off should treat this Notice of Postal Ballot for information purpose only.
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The voting period commences on Wednesday, 28[th] February, 2024 at 0900 hours IST and ends on Thursday, 28[th] March, 2024 at 1700 hours IST. The e-Voting module will be disabled by NSDL for voting thereafter.
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Members holding shares in physical mode and who have not updated their email addresses with the Company are requested to update their email addresses by writing to the Company at [email protected] along with the copy of the signed request letter mentioning the name
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and address of the Member, self-attested copy of the PAN card, and self-attested copy of any document (e.g.: Driving License, Election Identity Card, Passport etc.) in support of the address of the Member. Members holding shares in dematerialised mode are requested to register/ update their email addresses with relevant depository participants. In case of any queries/ difficulties in registering the e-mail address, Members may write to [email protected]
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Scrutinizer will submit his report after completion of the scrutiny, addressed to the Chairman on or before Saturday, 30[th] March, 2024. The Chairman will or in his absence any other person so authorized by him will announce the result of voting by postal ballot on or before Saturday, 30[th] March, 2024. The results of the Postal Ballot along with the scrutinizer’s report will be displayed on the website of the Company besides being communicated to the stock exchanges on which the shares of the Company are listed.
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The Scrutinizer’s decision on the validity of the Postal Ballot shall be final.
13. Voting through electronic means
- How do I vote electronically using NSDL e Voting system?
The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:
- Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system
- A) Login method for e Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode
In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts in order to access e- Voting facility.
Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:
| Type of shareholders | Login Method |
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| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL. |
1.ExistingIDeASuser can visit the e-Services website of NSDL Viz.https://eservices.nsdl.com either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. On the e-Services home page click on the “Beneficial Owner”icon under“Login”which is available under ‘IDeAS’section , this will prompt you to enter your existing User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value added services. Click on “Access to e-Voting”under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be re-directed to e- Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e- Voting period. |
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If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available at https://eservices.nsdl.com. Select “Register Online for IDeAS Portal” or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp
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Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e- Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number hold with NSDL), Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name or eVoting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
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Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “ NSDL Speede ” facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience.
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Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL
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Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can login through their existing user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The users to login Easi / Easiest are requested to visit CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login icon & New System Myeasi Tab and then user your existing my easi username & password.
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After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting option for eligible companies where the evoting is in progress as per the information provided by company. On clicking the evoting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period or joining virtual meeting & voting during the meeting. Additionally, there is also links provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e-Voting service providers’ website directly.
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If the user is not registered for Easi / Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System Myeasi Tab and then click on registration option.
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| 4. Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN No. from a e-Voting link available on "www.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the Demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able to see the e-Voting option where the evoting is in progress and also able to directly access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers. |
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| Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants |
You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e- Voting facility. Upon logging in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period |
Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.
Helpdesk for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.
| Login type | Helpdesk details |
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| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or call at 022 - 4886 7000 and 022 - 2499 7000 |
| Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL |
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or contact at toll free no. 1800 22 55 33 |
B) Login Method for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.
How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?
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Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.
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Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.
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A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.
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Your User ID details are given below :
| Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL) or Physical |
Your User ID is : |
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| a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL. |
8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID For example if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is 12 then your user ID is IN30012**. |
| b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL. |
16 Digit Beneficiary ID For example if your Beneficiary ID is 12** then your user ID is 12** |
| c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form. |
EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the company For example if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 127964 then user ID is 101127964 |
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Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:
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a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.
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b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.
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c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?
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(i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.
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(ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered
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If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “ Initial password” or have forgotten your password:
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a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
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b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
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c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.
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d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e- Voting system of NSDL.
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After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.
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Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.
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After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.
- Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system.
- How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system?
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After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle.
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Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
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Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.
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Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.
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Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.
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You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.
7. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.
General Guidelines for shareholders
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Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution / Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected]. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter etc. by clicking on "Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter" displayed under "eVoting" tab in their login.
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It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to
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reset the password.
- In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e- voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on : 022 - 4886 7000 and 022 - 2499 7000 or send a request to Ms. Pallavi at [email protected].
Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of e mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set out in this notice :
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In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self-attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (selfattested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to [email protected].
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In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self-attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self-attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to [email protected] If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login method explained at step 1
(A) i.e. Login method for e-Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode .
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Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.
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In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.
For KARMA ENERGY LIMITED Sd/T V Subramanian CFO & Company Secretary
Place : Mumbai
Date : February 8, 2024
Registered Office:
Empire House Dr. D N Road, Ent. A K Nayak Marg, fort, Mumbai – 400 001.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 102 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013)
ITEM NO. 1:
The following statement sets out all the material facts relating to the Resolution Nos.1 & 2 to be passed as mentioned in the accompanying Notice:
Context for Item Nos.1 & 2:
Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, inter alia, states that all Material Related Party Transactions (‘RPTs’) shall require prior approval of the Members by means of an Ordinary Resolution, even if such transaction(s) are in the ordinary course of business and at an arm’s length pricing basis. A transaction with a Related Party shall be considered material, if the transaction(s) to be entered into individually or taken together with previous transactions during a financial year, exceeds Rs. 1,000 crore or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover of a listed entity as per the last audited financial statements of the listed entity, whichever is lower.
Further, Regulation 2(1)(zb) of the SEBI Listing Regulations has provided the definition of related party and Regulation 2(1)(zc) of the SEBI Listing Regulations has enhanced the definition of related party transaction which now includes a transaction involving a transfer of resources, services or obligations between (i) a listed entity or any of its subsidiaries on one hand and a related party of the listed entity or any of its subsidiaries on the other hand; or (ii) a listed entity or any of its subsidiaries on one hand and any other person or entity on the other hand, the purpose and effect of which is to benefit any related party of the listed entity or any of its subsidiaries, regardless of whether a price is charged or not.
In view of the above, Resolution Nos. 1 and 2 are placed for approval of the Members of the Company.
The Management has provided the Audit Committee with relevant details of the proposed RPTs, including material terms and basis of pricing. The Audit Committee has noted that the said transaction(s) will be at an arm’s length pricing basis and will be in the ordinary course of business.
Item 1:
Details of the proposed RPTs between the Company and M/s. Tapi Energy Projects Limited (‘TEPL’) including the information required to be disclosed in the Explanatory Statement pursuant to the SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2021/662 dated November 22, 2021, are as follows:
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| Sr. No. |
Description | Details of proposed RPTs between the Company and Tata Motors Limited |
|---|---|---|
| 1(a) | Name of the Related Party and its relationship with the Company or its subsidiary, including nature of its concern or interest (financial or otherwise) |
Tapi Energy Projects Limited (TEPL) is Promoter Group entity. |
| 1(b) | Type, material terms, monetary value and particulars of the proposed RPTs |
The Company and TEPL have entered into / propose to enter into the following RPTsduring FY 2024-25, for an aggregate value of borrowings not exceeding Rs.25.00 Crores and for an aggregate value not exceeding Rs.15.00 Crores for placement of ICDs with Tapi Energy Projects Limited outstanding at any point of time : (a) Intercorporate deposits taken / given |
| 1(c) | Percentage of the Company’s annual consolidated turnover, for the immediately preceding financial year, that is represented by the value of the proposed RPTs. |
Funding transactions (ICDs) 20% |
| 2 | Justification for the proposed RPTs |
Karma Energy Ltd may place ICDs with TEPL to earn interest income on surplus funds as well as take ICDs as required and thus fullfil its working capital requirements. The aforementioned transactions will not only help both the companies to smoothen business operations but will also ensure a consistent flow and liquidity. |
| 3 (a) | Details of the source of funds in connection with the proposed transaction |
Internal accruals and liquidity of the Company and TEPL |
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| 3 (b) | Where any financial indebtedness is incurred to make or give loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments: Nature of indebtedness Cost of funds and Tenure |
Not applicable |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (c) | Applicable terms, including covenants, tenure, interest rate and repayment schedule, whether secured or unsecured; if secured, the nature of security |
Inter-corporate deposits given aggregatingto, not exceeding, Rs. 15.00 crore outstandingat any point of time. Lock in Period of 2 days and thereafter on ‘demand to pay basis’ Tenure: payable on demand Interest rate: Interest rate is linked to market conditions Repayment Schedule: Not applicable The above inter-corporate deposits are under unsecured category |
| 3 (d) | The purpose for which the funds will be utilized by the ultimate beneficiary of such funds pursuant to the RPT |
To meet working capital requirements |
| 4 | Arm’s length pricing and a statement that the valuation or other external report, if any, relied upon by the listed entity in relation to the proposed transaction will be made available through registered email address of the shareholder |
The pricing mechanism followed for recurring transactions is based on the past practices adopting Arm’s Length Principle substantiated with report of reputed external agencies obtained by the Company, on annual basis. |
| 5 | Name of the Director or Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) who is related, if any, and the nature of their relationship |
Mrs. Smita V Davda is an Independent Director in Tapi Energy Projects Limited and also in the Company. |
| 6 | Any other information that may be relevant |
All relevant information is mentioned in the Explanatory Statement setting out material facts, pursuant to Section 102(1) of the Act, forming part of this Notice. |
None of the other Directors, KMPs and/ or their respective relatives is in any way,
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concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the Resolution mentioned at Item No. 1 of the Notice.
Based on the approval of the Audit Committee, the Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution set forth at Item No. 1 of the Postal Ballot Notice, for approval by the Members.
The Members may note that in terms of the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, no Related Party shall vote on the Ordinary Resolution set forth at Item No. 1 of the Notice, whether the entity is a Related Party to the particular transaction(s) or not.
Item 2:
Details of the proposed RPTs between Karma Energy Limited and Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited (WIFL), a Promoter group entity including the information required to be disclosed in the Explanatory Statement pursuant to the SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2021/662 dated November 22, 2021, are as follows:
| Sr. No. |
Description | Details of proposed RPTs with Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited (WIFL) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1(a) | Name of the Related Party and its relationship with the Company or its subsidiary, including nature of its concern or interest (financial or otherwise) |
Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited is a promoter group entityof the Company. |
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| 1 (b) | Type, material terms, monetary value and particulars of the proposed RPTs |
Karma Energy Ltd and WIFL have entered into / propose to enter into the following RPTs during FY 2024-25, for an aggregate value of borrowings not exceeding Rs.25.00 Crores and for an aggregate value not exceeding Rs.15.00 Crores for placement of ICDs with Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited Intercorporate deposits taken / given |
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| 1(c) | Percentage of the Company’s annual consolidatedturnover, for the immediately preceding financial year, that is represented by the value of the proposed RPTs. |
Funding transactions (ICDs) 20% |
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| 2 | Justification for the proposed RPTs |
Karma Energy Ltd may place ICDs with WIFL to earn interest income on surplus funds as well as take ICDs as required and thus fulfil its working capital requirements. The aforementioned transactions will not only help both the companies to smoothen business operations but will also ensure a consistent flow and liquidity. |
| 3 (a) | Details of the source of funds in connection with the proposed transaction |
Internal Accruals |
| 3 (b) | Where any financial indebtedness is incurred to make or give loans, inter- corporate deposits, advances or investments: Nature of indebtedness Cost of funds and Tenure |
Not applicable |
| 3 (c) | Applicable terms, including covenants, tenure, interest rate and repayment schedule, whether secured or unsecured; if secured, the nature of security |
Inter-corporate deposits given aggregatingto, not exceeding, Rs. 15.00 crore outstandingat any point of time. Lock in Period of 2 days and thereafter on ‘demand to pay basis’ Tenure: payable on demand Interest rate: Interest rate is linked to market conditions Repayment Schedule: Not applicable The above inter-corporate deposits are under unsecured category |
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| 3 (d) | The purpose for which the funds will be utilized by the ultimate beneficiary of such fundspursuant to the RPT |
To meet working capital requirements |
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| 4 | Arm’s length pricing and a statement that the valuation or other external report, if any, relied upon by the listed entity in relation to the proposed transaction will be made available through registered address of the shareholder |
The pricing mechanism followed for recurring transactions is based on the past practices adopting Arm’s Length Principle. A copy of the report is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. |
| 5 | Name of the Director or Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) who is related, if any and the nature of their relationship |
Mr. Chetan Mehra – Vice Chairman and Promoter of the Company may be deemed to be concerned or interested to the extent of their directorship in the company. Mr. B S Shetty is an Independent Director in Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited and also in the Company. Mr. Chetan D Mehra – Vice Chairman and Promoter of the Company and Manager in Windia Infrastructure Finance Limited. He also holds 3.95% Equity Stake in WIFL. |
| 6 | Any other information that may be relevant |
All relevant information is mentioned in the Explanatory Statement setting out material facts, pursuant to Section 102(1) of the Act, forming part of this Notice. |
None of the other Directors, KMPs and/ or their respective relatives is in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the Resolution mentioned at Item No. 2 of the Notice.
Based on the approval of the Audit Committee, the Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution set forth at Item No. 2 of the Postal Ballot Notice, for approval of the Members.
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The Members may note that in terms of the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, no Related Party shall vote on the Ordinary Resolution set forth at Item No. 2 of the Notice, whether the entity is a Related Party to the particular transaction(s) or not.
Arm’s length pricing:
The RPT(s) /contract(s) /arrangement(s) mentioned in this proposal meet the arm’s length testing criteria. The RPT(s)/contract(s)/arrangement(s) also qualifies as contract under ordinary course of business.
Brief details on the mode of determination of arm’s length pricing are provided below:
Nature of Transaction
Arm’s length pricing
Transaction(s) not exceeding `Rs.40.00 Inter Corporate Deposits (ICD’s) for working crore (Inter Corporate Deposit (ICD) capital needs from TEPL / WIFL per Policy on borrowing up to Rs.25 crore and Related Party Transactions of the Company. placement of ICD up to Rs.15 crore) Inter Corporate Deposits (ICD’s) placed out of available surplus funds for short term with TEPL / WIFL.
The said transaction, being a material RPT, requires prior approval of the Members of the Company in accordance with Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations.
Members may note that in terms of the provisions of the Listing Regulations, the related parties as defined thereunder (whether such related party(ies) are a party to the aforesaid transactions or not), shall not vote to approve Resolution under Item No.1&2.
Except as mentioned above, none of the Directors and KMPs of the Company and/or their respective relatives are, in any way, concerned or interested either directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in the Resolution set out at Item No.1&2 of the accompanying Notice.
Based on the review and approval of the Independent Directors on the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors recommends the Ordinary Resolution contained at item no.1 of the accompanying notice to the members for approval.
By order of Board of Directors T V Subramanian CFO & Company Secretary
Date: February 8, 2024 Place: Mumbai
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