Mumbai-based Patni Financial Advisors today filed a winding up petition in the Madras High Court against Pyramid Saimira Theatre Ltd (PSTL) for not repaying a loan of Rs 5 crore. The court asked the company to send a notice to PSTL asking why it should not be wound up.
Patni’s petition has been filed at a time PSTL Managing Director PS Saminathan and a former promoter, Nirmal N Kotecha, have been barred by Sebi from the securities market for alleged securities fraud.
Patni also said that PSTL issued a cheque for Rs 5 crore but it was dishonoured on the ground of “insufficient funds”. The company also said that PSTL did not own any tangible assets since its main business was production of films and added that it was liable to be wound up under the directions of the court. Saminathan of PSTL was not available for a comment. The next hearing is on June 9.