A.1. Basis of preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention
on an accrual basis and in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) in India and comply with the Accounting
Standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and
other relevant provisions of the said Act.
A.2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made thataffect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference
between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period
in which the results are known / materialise.
A.3. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are carried at cost of acquisition or construction less
depreciation. They are stated at historical costs.
A.4. Investments
Long Term Investments are shown at cost. However, when there is a
decline, other than temporary, in the value of a long term investment,
the carrying amount is reduced to recognise the decline.
Current Investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value,
computed category wise.
Investment in shares of a Company registered outside India is stated at
cost by converting at the rate of exchange prevalent at the time of
acquisition thereof.
A.5. Inventories
Inventories are valued at cost or Net Realisable Value whichever is
less. Cost is determined by using the First In First Out formula. Cost
comprises all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and cost incurred
to bring inventories to their present location and condition other than
those subsequently recoverable by the Company from tax authorities.
A.6. Timing of Revenue Recognition
Revenue (Income) is recognised when no significant uncertainty as to
measurability or collect ability exists.
A.7. Operating Revenue
Sales turnover for the year is net of trade discounts and includes
sales value of goods and other recoveries, such as insurance, transport
and packing charges but excludes sales tax.
Service revenue is recognized on time proportion basis and excludes
service tax.
A.8. Depreciation
(i) Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets is provided on original cost
of Fixed Assets on straight line method under Section 205(2) (b) of the
Companies Act, 1956 at the rates and in the manner prescribed in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 or the rates determined based
on the useful lives of the assets estimated by the management,
whichever are higher.
The rate adopted for depreciation determined on the basis of useful
life of the fixed asset which is different from that prescribed under
ScheduleXIVis as under:
Description of Asset Rate of Depreciation
Furniture & fixtures - Autogas Dispensing Station 10.00%
(ii) Depreciation on additions to fixed assets during the year has been
provided on prorata basis from the date of such additions. Depreciation
on assets sold, discarded or demolished has been provided on pro-rata
basis.
(iii) Lease hold Land has been amortised over the period of the lease
on straight line basis.
A.9. Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated
amortisation. Software is amortised on straight line basis over a
period of its estimated useful life, however not exceeding 5 years.
A.10 Employee Benefits
Contribution to defined schemes such as Provident Fund, Family Pension
Fund, Superannuation Fund (in the case of eligible employees) and
Employees State Insurance Scheme are charged to the Profitand Loss
Accountas incurred.
Companys liability towards gratuity is determined by actuarial
valuation carried out by the independent actuary as at each balance
sheet date and is fully provided for in the Profit and Loss Account on
the basis of aforesaid valuation. The actuarial valuation method used
for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method.
The liability for compensated absences is determined by actuarial
valuation carried out by the independent actuary as at each balance
sheet date and provided for in the Profit and Loss account as incurred
in the year in which services are rendered by employees. The actuarial
valuation method used for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit
Credit method.
The actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the
Profitand Loss Account.
A.11 Foreign Currency Transactions
i) Transactions in Foreign Currencies are recorded at the original rate
of exchange in force at the time of occurrence of transactions.
ii) Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the year end
are translated at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing at the year
end. The translation / settlement differences are recognised in the
Profit & Loss Account.
A.12 Impairment of Assets
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds
its Recoverable Amount. Recoverable Amount is higher of an assets Net
selling price or its Value in Use. Value in Use is the present value of
estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use
of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. Net
Selling Price is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset in an
arms length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less
the cost of disposal.
An impairment loss is charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the
year in which an asset is identified as impaired.
A.13 Operating Lease Rentals
Lease Rental expenses are accounted on straight line basis over the
lease term.
A.14 Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to revenue.
A.15 Taxes on Income
Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of
taxable income for the year.
Deferred tax for the year is recognized, on timing differences, being
the difference between taxable income and accounting income that
originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates
and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried
forward only if there is a reasonable certainty (virtual certainty in
case of unabsorbed depreciation and business loss) of its realization.
A.16 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the
notes.
Claims in respect of which the Company is of the opinion that they are
frivolous or is legally advised that they are unsustainable in law are
not considered as contingent liability as the possibility of an outflow
of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent Assets
are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.
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