Basis of Prepration of Financial statements
the Financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on the basis of going concern and in accordance with
Accounting standards notifed by the Companies (Accounting standards)
Rules, 2006, issued by the Central Government in consultation with the
national Advisory Committee on Accounting standards and relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
Use of estimates
In preparing the Financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in India, Management is required to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the
date of Financial statements and the amounts of revenue and expenses
during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Any revision to such estimates is recognised in the period
the same is determined.
revenue recognition
Revenue of hotel operations is recognised when the services are
rendered and the same becomes chargeable. Revenue from interest is
accrued and recognised on time basis and determined by contractual rate
of interest. Dividend income is stated at gross and is recognised when
rights to receive payment is established. Revenue from shop License
Fee included under other Income is recognised on accrual basis as per
terms of contract.
Prior Period adjustments, extraordinary items and Changes in accounting
Policies
Prior period adjustments, extraordinary items and changes in accounting
policies having material impact on the fnancial affairs of the Company
are disclosed.
government grant
Investment subsidy received from the Government is credited to
Capital Reserve.
Fixed assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction and in
case of revaluation of assets at revalued amounts net of impairment
loss, if any, less depreciation/amortisation. Cost represents direct
expenses incurred on acquisition or construction of the assets and the
share of indirect expenses relating to construction allocated in
proportion to the direct cost involved.
Assets acquired on lease/hire purchase basis are stated at their cash
values less depreciation/amortisation.
Capital Work-in-Progress comprises outstanding advances paid/payable to
acquire fixed assets and the cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready
for their intended use at the reporting date.
depreciation/amortisation
Depreciation on Fixed Assets other than land and leased vehicles is
provided on straight Line Method at the rates, which are in
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Certain
fixed assets including long term leasehold land, leased vehicles,
building installed on leasehold land are amortised over the period of
the respective leases or over the remaining lease period from the date
of installation, whichever is shorter. Long term leasehold land is
amortised over the balance period of lease, commencing from the date
the land is put to use for commercial purposes. Vehicles acquired on
lease are depreciated over their respective lease period or fve years,
whichever is earlier.
Impairment of assets
Impairment is ascertained at each Balance sheet date in respect of the
Companys fixed assets. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the
carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its
recoverable amount.
Finance leases
In respect of assets acquired on or after 1st April, 2001, the same are
capitalised at the lower of the fair value and present value of the
minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease term. Lease
payments are apportioned between the interest charges and reduction of
the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the
remaining balance of the liability. Interest component is charged to
the Proft and Loss Account under Interest and Finance charges.
Investments
Investments held by the Company which are long term in nature are
stated at cost unless there is any permanent diminution in value.
Current investments are valued at cost or market price/fair value,
whichever is lower. earnings on investments are accounted for on
accrual basis or when rights to receive payment are established.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at cost which is based on First-In First-out
method or net realisable value, whichever is lower.
unserviceable/damaged/ discarded stocks and shortages are charged to
the Proft and Loss Account.
transactions in foreign Currency
a) transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of transaction.
b) Monetary items outstanding on the Balance sheet date are translated
at the exchange rate prevailing at the Balance sheet date and the
difference is recognised as income or expenses.
c) Marked to Market (MtM) gains/losses on derivative transactions under
Currency/Interest swaps/Hedging are recognised in the books of account
in line with the Accounting standard (As-11) on the effect of Changes
in Foreign exchange Rates read with the pronouncement of the national
Advisory Committee on Accounting standards dated 26th March, 2009.
Realised/settled gains/losses arising out of Currency/Interest swaps
during the year are recognised as income/expenditure in the Proft and
Loss Account.
employee benefits
short term employee Beneft is recognised as an expense in the Proft and
Loss Account of the year in which related service is rendered. Post
employment and other Long term employee Benefts are provided in the
Accounts in the following manner:
(i) Gratuity: Maintained as a defned beneft retirement plan and
contribution is made to the Life Insurance Corporation of India, as per
the Companys scheme. Provision/write back, if any, is made on the
basis of the present value of the liability as at the Balance sheet
date determined by actuarial valuation following projected unit Credit
Method and is treated as liability.
(ii) Leave encashment on termination of service: As per independent
actuarial valuation as at the Balance sheet date following projected
unit Credit Method in accordance with the requirements of Accounting
standard As-15 (Revised) on employee Benefts is included in
provisions.
(iii) Provident Fund: Liability on account of Provident Fund for most
of the employees is a Defned Contribution scheme where the contribution
is made to a fund administered by the Government Provident Fund
Authority.
For a few employees, Provident Fund administered by a Recognised trust,
is a Defned Beneft Plan (DBP) wherein the employee and the Company make
monthly contributions. Pending the issuance of Guidance note from the
Actuarial society of India, actuarial valuation is not carried out and
the Company provides for required liability at year end, in respect of
the shortfall, if any, upon confrmation from the trustees of such Fund.
Borrowing Cost
Borrowing cost that is attributable to the acquisition/construction of
fixed assets is capitalised as part of the cost of the respective
assets. other borrowing costs are recognised as expenses in the year in
which they arise.
taxes on income
Income-tax is accounted for in accordance with Accounting standard
(As-22) – Accounting for taxes on Income notifed pursuant to the
Companies (Accounting standards) Rules, 2006.
Deferred tax is provided and recognised on timing differences between
taxable income and accounting income subject to prudential
consideration.
Deferred tax assets on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses
are not recognised unless there is virtual certainty about availability
of future taxable income to realise such assets.
Proposed dividend
Dividend, when recommended by the Board of Directors, is provided for
in the Accounts pending shareholders approval.
Provision, Contingent liabilities and Contingent assets
Provisions are recognised in terms of Accounting standard (As-29) –
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets notifed
pursuant to the Companies (Accounting standards) Rules, 2006, when
there is a present legal or statutory obligation as a result of past
events, where it is probable that there will be outfow of resources to
settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the
obligation can be made.
Contingent Liabilities are recognised only when there is a possible
obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence
of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of
the Company or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms
of future outfow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the
obligation cannot be made. obligations are assessed on an on going
basis and only those having a largely probable outfow of resources are
provided for.
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