1.1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The Company maintains its accounts on accrual basis following the
historical cost convention in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) in compliance with the provisions of
Companies Act, 1956 and the Accounting Standards as specified in the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules 2006 notified by the Central
Government of India.
1.2 USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires that the management of the Company makes estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income and expenses of
the period, the reported balances of assets and liabilities and the
disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as of the date of the
financial statements. Difference, if any, between the actual results
and estimates is recognised in the period in which the results are
known.
1.3 REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized based on the nature of activity when
consideration can be reasonably measured and there exists reasonable
certainty of its recovery.
- Revenue from services rendered is recognised as the service is
performed based on agreements/ arrangement with concerned parties and
revenue from end of the last billing to the balance sheet date is
recognised as unbilled revenue.
- Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and applicable interest rates.
- Other items of income are accounted as and when the right to receive
arises.
1.4 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1.4.1 All employee benefits falling due within twelve months of
rendering the services are classified as short term employee benefits.
Benefits like salaries, wages, short term compensated absences etc and
the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in
which the employee renders the related service
1.4.2 Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund and Employees
State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution schemes and the
contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the period
when the contributions to the respective funds are due. There are no
other obligations other than the contribution payable to the respective
funds.
1.4.3 Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation and is
provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit
credit method made at the end of each financial period.
1.4.4 Long term compensated absences are provided for based on
actuarial valuation. The actuarial valuation is done as per projected
unit credit method.
1.4.5 Actuarial gains/losses are recognized immediately in the Profit
and Loss Account.
1.5 FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets are stated at their cost net of tax/duty credits availed,
if any, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated amortizations.
Costs comprise the purchase price and any attributable costs of
bringing the assets to its working condition, for its intended use.
1.6 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION
Depreciation on tangible assets is provided on Straight line method at
the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Intangible Assets are amortised over their useful life not exceeding
ten years.
1.7 LEASES
Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risks and
rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as
Operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to the Profit and Loss
Account on accrual basis.
1.8 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of the asset
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Profit
& Loss Account in the year in which the asset is impaired and the
impairment loss recognized in prior accounting periods is reversed if
there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount. For the
purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest level
of cash generating units.
1.9 INVESTMENTS
Current investments are carried at lower of cost or fair value.
Determination of carrying amount of such investments is done on the
basis of specific identification.
1.10 BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost
of such asset till such time as the asset is ready for its intended use
or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in
which they are incurred
1.11 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Foreign currency transactions are recorded on initial recognition in
the reporting currency using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. At each Balance sheet date, foreign currency monetary
items are reported using the closing rate. Exchange differences are
recognized as income or expense in the period in which they arise.
1.12 TAXES ON INCOME
Current Taxes
Provision for current income tax is recognized in accordance with the
provisions of Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 and is made annually based on
the tax liability after taking credit for tax allowances and
exemptions.
Deferred Taxes
Deferred tax assets resulting from timing difference between taxable
and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws
that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent
there is a virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future.
1.13 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS
The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation
as a result of past event that probably requires an outflow of
resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there
is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably
will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
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