BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the notified accounting standards by the Companies
(Accounting Standards] Rules 2006 las amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention, on an accrual basis
of accounting. The accounting policies discussed more fully below, are
consistent with those used in the previous year.
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 at the date of
the financial statements and the results of operations during the
reporting period end. Although these estimates are based upon
management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual
results could differ from these estimates.
a] 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.
Revenue on Operation and Maintenance contracts are recognized over the
period of the contract as per the terms of the contract.
Revenue from construction contracts is recognized on the basis of
percentage completion method. The percentage of work completed is
determined by the expenditure incurred on the job till each review date
to the total expected expenditure of the contract.
Construction contracts are progressively evaluated at the end of each
accounting period. On contracts under execution which have reasonably
progressed, profit is recognized by evaluation of the percentage of
work completed at the end of the accounting period, whereas,
foreseeable tosses are fully provided for in the respective accounting
period.
Revenue on Developer Fees is recognized on the accrual basis,
Interest Income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Dividend is recognised when the shareholders'' right to receive payment
is established by the balance sheet date. Dividend from subsidiaries
is recognised even if same is declared after the balance sheet date but
pertains to period on or before the date of balance sheet as per the
requirement of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Fixed Assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition of its
intended use. Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of fixed assets
which take a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended
use are also included to the extent they relate to the period till such
assets are ready to be put to use.
Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on the Straight Line Method
t''SLMl at the rates and in the manner laid down in Schedule XIVof the
Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets purchased/ installed during
the year is calculated on a pro-rata basis from the date of such
purchase / installation.
Intangible assets are rights of Operations and Maintenance (''O&M'')
which results in an O&M income stream for the Company for a period of
14 years. The rights are therefore amortised over the period of 14
years on SLM basis.
c) Impairment
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 estimated future cash flows are discounted
to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
d) Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. AH other
investments are classified as long-term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognise
a decline other than temporary in the value of long term investments.
e) Inventories
Stores and materials are valued at lower of cost and net realizable
value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price less
estimated cost necessary to make the sale. The FIFO method of inventory
valuation is used to determine the cost.
f) Provision for Taxation
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.
Deferred income taxes reflects the impact of current year timing
differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year
and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. Deferred tax is
measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets
and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right
exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities
and the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities related to
the taxes on income levied by same governing taxation laws. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable
certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations
where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax
losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual
certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised
against future taxable profits.
At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognised
deferred tax assets. It recognises unrecognised deferred tax assets to
the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be
available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.
The carrying amount of''deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. The Company writes down the carrying amount of a deferred
tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or
virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be
realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it
becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be,
that sufficient future taxable income will be available.
g) Operating Lease
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased term are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense
in the Profit and Loss Account on a straight line basis over the lease
term.
h) Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net
profit or loss for the year attributed to equity shareholders by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
i) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past event; 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 reflect the current best
estimates Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but disclosed in
notes to accounts. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor
disclosed in financial statements.
j) Share Issue Expenses
Share Issue Expenses are charged off to the Security Premium Account,
if available, or to the Profit and Loss Account.
k) Employee Benefits
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and contributions are charged to the Profit and
Loss Account for the year when the contributions are due.
Gratuity liability, a defined benefit obligation, is provided for on
the basis of, an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method,
made at the end of each financial year,
Leave encashment liability is recognised on the basis of an actuarial
valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each
financial year
Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to Profit and Loss account
and are not deferred.
1) Employee Share - based payment plans 1''ESOP'')
The Company uses the intrinsic value (excess of the share price on the
date of grant over the exercise price] method of accounting prescribed
by the Guidance Note CGN''I on Accounting for employee share-based
payments'' issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1''ICAI'') I''the guidance note'') to account for its Employee Stock Option
Scheme (the ''ESOP'' Scheme) read with SEBI (Employees stock option
scheme or Employees Stock Purchase) Guidelines,1999 Compensation
expense is amortised over the vesting period of the option on SLM
basis.
m) Foreign currency translation
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Initial recognition :
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency by
applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the
reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date ol the
transaction.
Conversion :
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.
Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost
denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate
at the date of the transaction; non-monetary items which are carried at
fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency
are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were
determined.
Exchange differences :
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on
reporting company''s monetary items at rates different from those at
which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in
previous financial statements, are recognised as income or as expenses
in the year in which they arise except those arising from investments
in non- integral operations.
n) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the Cash Flow Statement comprise cash at
bank and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity
of three months or less.
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