A. System of Accounting:-
(i) The Company follows the accrual system of accounting except :
(a) in case of interest on allotment/call money in arrears on shares
and debentures which are accounted as and when received and
(b) Interest on delayed payment by customers against dues will be
accounted for on cash basis owing to practical difficulties and
uncertainties.
(ii) Assets and Liabilities are recorded at historical cost.
(iii) USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual results could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively in current and future periods.
B. Revenue Recognition :-
(ia) In respect of Real Estate Projects undertaken upto 31.03.2005, the
company continues to follow the complete project method of accounting
for projects. Under this method, revenue is recognised only when
project is completed or substantially completed, that is only minor
work is expected other than warranty work. Cost and progress payments
received are accumulated during the course of the project but revenue
is not recognised until the project activity is substantially
completed. The liquidated damages and other claims by customers are
accounted for on final settlement. The construction and development
cost relating to the sold units are considered for profit based on
technical evaluation of cost for completion.
(ib) In respect of Real Estate Projects undertaken w.e.f. 1st April,
2005, the revenue is recognised on Percentage of Completion Method. The
revenue is recognised, in relation to the sold areas only, on the basis
of percentage of actual cost incurred thereon including land as against
the total estimated cost of the projects under execution subject to
such actual cost being 30% or more of the total estimated cost. The
estimates relating to saleable area, sale value and costs are revised
periodically by the management.
(i) In the case of projects relating to development and sale of plots
and transfer/sale of right, revenue is recognised on execution of
transfer documents/possession documents.
(ii) Income from services is accounted for on the basis of the bills
raised on customers.
(iii) The rentals from leased premises are considered as revenue income
on accrual basis. In case of sale of leased premises, rental income is
accounted for up to the date of flat buyer agreement. The advance rent,
if any, received from the lessees pertaining to the period after the
date of flat buyer agreement is refundable to the buyer.
C. Fixed Assets :-
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
D. Depreciation :-
Depreciation is provided on Straight Line Method at the rate and in the
manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
E. Inventories :-
Inventories are valued at lower of cost or fair market value/ net
realisable value.
F. Investments :-
Investments (Long-Term) are valued at cost less permanent diminution,
if any. Investments (Current) are valued at lower of cost or fair
market value.
G. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: - Employee Benefits are recognized/accounted for
on the basis of revised AS-15 detailed as under:-
a) Short Term Employee benefits are recognized as expense at the
undiscounted amount in the Profit & Loss account of the year in which
they are incurred.
b) Employee benefits under defined contribution plans comprise of
contribution to Provident Fund. Contributions to Provident Fund are
deposited with appropriate authorities and charged to Profit & Loss
account.
c) Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans comprise of gratuity
and leave encashment which are accounted for as at the year end based
on actuarial valuation by following the Projected Unit Credit (PUC)
method. Liability for gratuity is funded with Life Insurance
Corporation of India.
d) Termination benefits are recognized as an Expense as and when
incurred.
e) The actuarial gains and losses arising during the year are
recognized in the Profit & Loss account of the year without resorting
to any amortization.
H. Taxation:-
Tax expenses for the year comprises of current tax and deferred tax
charge or credit. The deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability is
calculated by applying tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or
substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets
arising mainly on account of brought forward losses and unabsorbed
depreciation under tax laws are recognised, only if there is a virtual
certainty of its realisation. Other deferred tax assets are recognised
only to the extent there is a reasonable certainty of realisation in
future. Deferred tax assets /liabilities are reviewed at each balance
sheet date based on developments during the year, further future
expectations and available case laws to reassess
realisation/liabilities.
I. Impairment of Fixed Assets:
Consideration is given at each balance sheet date to determine whether
there is any indication of impairment of the carrying amount of the
Company''s Fixed Assets. If any indication exists, an asset''s
recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized
whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price
and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value based on an appropriate
discount factor.
Reversal of impairment losses recognized in prior years is recorded
when there is an indication that the impairment losses recognized for
the asset no longer exist or have decreased. However, the increase in
carrying amount of an asset due to reversal of an impairment loss is
recognized to the extent it does not exceed the carrying amount that
would have been determined (net of depreciation) had no impairment loss
been recognized for the assets in prior years.
J. Contingencies:
The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a
result of a 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. When there is a possible obligation or
a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
K. Borrowing Costs:-
Interest and other borrowing costs on specific borrowings attributable
to qualifying assets are capitalised. Other borrowing costs are charged
to revenue over the tenure of loan.
L. Foreign Currency transactions:-
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transactions. Monetary items denominated
in foreign currency and outstanding at the balance sheet date are
translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the balance sheet date.
Exchange differences on traction of monetary assets and liabilities and
realised gain and losses on foreign currency transactions are
recognised in the Profit and Loss account.
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