1. (i) Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the Accounting Standards notified by Companies Accounting
Standards Rules, 2006 under the relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The accounting policies
have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with
those used in the previous period.
(ii) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of
the financial statements and the results of operations during the
reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management’s
best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could
differ from the estimates.
(iii) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
(a) Revenue from rendering of hospitality services is recognized when
the related services are performed and billed to the customer.
(b) Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
(c) Dividend income from investments is recognized when the Company’s
right to receive payment is established.
(d) Income from generation of electricity is recognized when the actual
generated units are transferred and billed to the buyer.
(e) Income from hiring of vehicles is recognized on accrual basis on
the basis of agreed rate.
(iv) Income in Foreign Exchange
The bills for services rendered are raised in Indian Rupees. The
payment received in foreign currency against these bills, is credited
and accounted for at the rate / rates prevalent on the date of receipt
of payment. The gains / losses arising out of fluctuation in the
exchange rates are accounted for on realization.
(v) Interest on Income Tax Refunds / Demands
It is accounted for as income in the period/year when granted and as
tax expense when determined by the Department.
(vi) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of a
qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset.
Other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in
which they are incurred.
(vii) Claims Recoverable
Claims recoverable are accrued only to the extent as admitted by the
parties
(viii) Expenses remittable in foreign exchange
These are charged based on invoices (including for earlier years) as
approved and accepted by the appropriate authorities as applicable.
2. (i) Foreign Exchange Transaction
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates
prevailing at the time of the transaction, while those remaining
unsettled at the period/year end are translated at the period/year end
rates resulting in exchange differences being recognized as income
/expense (net), except exchange difference related to foreign currency
loan taken for projects.
(ii) Foreign Currency Balances
Foreign Currency balances at the period/year end have been converted at
the period/year end rate of exchange except those covered by forward
cover contracts in respect of foreign currency loans, which are
converted at the contracted forward rates.
3. Employee Benefits
(i) Provision for gratuity and leave encashment are based on actuarial
valuation as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
(ii) All employees are covered under contributory provident fund
benefit of a contribution of 12% of salary. It is a defined
contribution scheme and the contribution is charged to Profit and Loss
Account of the period/year when the contributions to the respective
funds are due. There are no obligations other than the contributions
payable to the respective fund.
4. Taxation
(i) Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income
tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax
authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred income taxes refects the impact of current period/ year timing
differences between taxable income and accounting income for the
period/year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.
(ii) Deferred Tax is provided during the period/year, using the
liability method on all temporary differences at the Balance Sheet date
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying
amounts for financial reporting purposes in accordance with Accounting
Standard 22 (AS-22).
(iii) Deferred Tax asset is recognized only to the extent that there is
a reasonable certainty that sufficient taxable profit will be available
against which such deferred tax asset can be realized.
(iv) Deferred Tax asset and liability are measured at the tax rates
that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or
the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have
been enacted or substantially enacted at the Balance Sheet date.
5. Fixed Assets and Depreciation
(a) Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction or at
revalued amounts, net of impairment loss if any, less depreciation/
amortisation. Cost represents the direct expenses incurred on
acquisition /construction of the assets and the relative share of
indirect expenses relating to construction allocated in proportion to
the direct costs involved.
(b) Depreciation
(i) Depreciation as per straight line method has been charged in the
accounts based on circular no 1/86 of the Department of Company
Affairs;
(ii) On the assets acquired on or after 2.4.87 at the rates as
prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 pro rata from
the month of purchase. If purchased before or on 15th of the month,
depreciation is charged from the month of purchase, otherwise
depreciation is charged from the month following the month of purchase.
(iii) On the assets prior to 2.4.87 at the rates computed in the
respective years of acquisition of those assets on the basis of rates
specified by the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the rules made there under in
terms of Section 205(2) (b) of the Companies Act, 1956 without making
any adjustment in respect of excess depreciation provided for in the
earlier years amounting to Rs.244.16 Lakhs.
(iv) Depreciation on leasehold improvements is being charged equally
over the period of the lease.
(v) Depreciation on the increased amount of assets due to revaluation
is computed on the basis of residual life of the assets as estimated by
the valuer on straight line method and charged to Revaluation Reserve
Account.
(vi) No depreciation is charged on the assets sold/ discarded during
the period/year.
(c) Capital Work in Progress
Capital work in progress represents expenditure directly relating to
construction activity to be capitalized. All indirect expenditure
including interest incurred during construction period to be
capitalized as part of the indirect construction cost to the extent to
which the expenditure is indirectly related to construction or is
incidental thereto
6. Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments or short term
investments. All other investments are classified as long-term
investments. Current investments are valued at the lower of cost and
fair value. Changes in the carrying amount of current investments are
recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Long-term investments are
valued at cost, less any provision for diminution, other than
temporary, in the value of such investments; decline, if any, is
charged to the Profit and Loss Account. Cost comprises cost of
acquisition and related expenses such as brokerage and stamp duties.
7. Inventory
(i) Inventory is valued at cost or net realizable value whichever is
lower. The Cost is being determined by weighted average method.
(ii) Operating equipment in circulation is valued at weighted average
cost less estimated diminution in value on account of usage.
8. Impairment of Assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/ external
factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount
of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is
the greater of the asset’s net selling price and value in use. In
assessing value in use, the Company measures its ‘value in use’ on the
basis of undiscounted cash flows of next five years projections
estimated based on current prices.
9. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period/year.
For the purposes of calculating diluted earning per share, the net
profits or loss attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted
average number of shares outstanding are adjusted for the effects of
all dilutive potential equity shares, if any.
10. Provisions
A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of
which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to
its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to
settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at
each balance sheet date and adjusted to refect the current best
estimates.
11. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow comprise of cash at bank and
cash /cheques in hand and short term deposits with banks less short
term advances from banks.
12. Dividend
Proposed Dividend on equity shares is accounted for pending approval at
the Annual General Meeting.
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