1. System of Accounting:
- The Company follows the mercantile system of accounting and
recognises income and expenditure on an accrual basis except those with
significant uncertainties.
- Financial Statements are based on historical cost. These costs are
not adjusted to reflect the impact of the changing value in the
purchasing power of money.
- 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,
liabilities, revenue and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities. The estimates and Assumptions used in accompanying
financial statements are based upon Management''s evaluations of the
relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial
statements. Actual results may differ from estimates and assumptions
used in preparing the accompanying financial statements. Any revisions
to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively in current and
future periods.
2. Fixed Assets and depreciation:
A. Fixed Assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition
including incidental expenses related to acquisition and installation
of the concerned assets. Fixed Assets are shown net of accumulated
depreciation (except free hold land).
A. Expenditure on New Projects and Expenditure during Construction
etc. :
In case of new projects or expansion at the existing units of the
Company, expenditure incurred including interest and financing costs of
specific borrowings, prior to commencement of commercial production is
being capitalised to the cost of assets.
B. Depreciation:
Fixed Assets:
i. Depreciation on Buildings, Plant & Machinery, Electrical
Installations, and Office Equipments is being provided on ''Straight
Line Method'' basis in accordance with the provisions of Section
205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner and at the rates
specified in Schedule XIV to the said Act.
ii. Depreciation in respect of Furniture & Fittings, Vehicles is being
provided on ''Written down value'' basis in accordance with the
provisions of Section 205(2)(a) of the Companies Act, 1956 in the
manner and at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the said Act.
iii. Depreciation on additions to assets during the year is being
provided at their respective rates on pro-rata basis from the date of
acquisition/installation.
iv. Depreciation on assets sold, discarded or demolished during the
year, is being provided at their respective rates on pro-rata basis up
to the date on which such assets are sold, discarded or demolished.
3 . Impairment of Assets :
The Company tests for impairments at the close of the accounting
period, if and only if, there are indications that suggest a possible
reduction in the recoverable value of an asset. If the recoverable
value amount of an Asset, i.e. the net realisable value or the
economic value in use of a cash generating unit, is lower than the
carrying amount of the Asset, the difference is provided for as
impairment. However, if subsequently, the position reverses and the
recoverable amount become higher than the then carrying value, the
provision to the extent of the then difference is reversed, but not
higher than the amount provided for.
4. Investments:
Investments are valued at cost of acquisition.
i) Long Term: Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in
the value of long term investments are generally not considered to be
of a permanent nature. However where, in the opinion of the management,
considering the facts and circumstances prevailing at the balance sheet
date, diminution, if any, is determined to be of a permanent nature,
provision for the same is made and investments are stated net of such
provisions.
ii) Current Investment : Current Investments are stated at cost less
provision for diminution if any.
5 Revenue Recognition : -
Revenue recognition is generally postponed if the receipt can not be
estimated with reasonable certainty.
a) Income from Electricity generated is accounted on the basis of
electricity wheeled into MSEB grid and jointly certified.
b) Interest is accrued over the period and the amount of
loan/investment.
c) Dividend is accrued in the year in which it is declared, whereby
right to receive is established.
d) Profit/Loss on sale of investment is recognised on contract date.
e) Income from Certified Emission Reduction units in accrued in the
year of generation of wind power if the receipt of and value of units
is reasonably certain.
6 . Borrowing Cost :-
Interest on borrowings is recognised in the profit & Loss account
except interest incurred on borrowings specifically received for
projects are capitalized to the cost of asset until such time the asset
is ready to be put to use for intended purpose.
7. Share issue & Deferred Revenue expenses are written off in five
years.
8. Preliminary Expenses are written off in five years.
9. Employee Benefits :
- Employee Benefit in the form of Provident Fund and Pension Scheme
whether in pursuance of law or otherwise which are defined
contributions are accounted on accrual basis and charged to Profit &
Loss account.
- Gratuity:
Payment for present liability of future payment of gratuity is being
made to approved gratuity fund, which fully cover the same under cash
accumulation policy of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The
employee''s gratuity is a defined benefit funded plan. The present value
of the obligation under such defined benefit plan is determined based
on the actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method as at
the date of the Balance Sheet and the shortfall in the fair value of
the Plan Assets is recognized as an obligation.
- Superannuation:
Defined contribution to Life Insurance Corporation of India for
employees covered under Superannuation scheme are accounted at the rate
of 15% of such employee''s annual salary.
- Privilege Leave Benefits:
Privilege Leave benefits or compensated absences is considered as long
term unfunded benefits and is recognized on the basis of an actuarial
valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method determined by an
appointed Actuary.
10. Taxation :
Provision for taxation is made on the basis of taxable profits computed
in accordance with the Previous Year as per Income Tax Act. Deferred
Tax resulting from timing difference between Book Profits & Tax Profits
is accounted for at the applicable rate of tax to the extent the timing
differences are expected to crystallize, after ignoring deferred tax
adjustments originating and reversing during tax holiday period, in
case of Deferred Tax Liabilities with reasonable certainty and in case
of Deferred tax Assets with virtual certainty that there would be
adequate future taxable income against which Deferred Tax Asset can be
realized.
11 . Provisions:
Necessary Provisions are made for present obligations that arise out of
past events prior to the Balance Sheet date entailing future outflow of
economic resources. Such provisions reflect best estimates based on
available information.
Note : There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms
/ companies in which Directors are interested. |