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-6.5 (-3.49%) | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '11 | ||||
1. Accounting Concepts: The accompanying financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year. 2. Use of Estimates : The Management makes estimates and technical and other assumptions regarding the amounts of income and expenses in accordance with Indian GAAP in the preparation of the financial statements. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which they are determined. 3. Accounting of Construction Contract: The Company follows the percentage completion method as mentioned in Accounting Standard (AS) 7 Construction Contracts on the basis of physical measurement of work actually completed at the balance sheet date, taking into account the contractual price and revision thereto by estimating total revenue and total cost till completion of the contract and profit so determined has been accounted for proportionate to the percentage of actual work done. Claims are accounted as income in the year of receipt of arbitration award or acceptance by client or evidence of acceptance received. 4. 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. Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. Dividend is recognized as and when the right to receive payment is established by the Balance Sheet date. 5. Fixed Assets: Fixed Assets are valued at cost less accumulated depreciation / amortization. Cost comprises the purchase price and any other expenses related to acquisitions and installation and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. 6. Depreciation: a) Depreciation on Fixed Assets is being provided on Written Down Value Method as specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. b) Depreciation in respect of additions to fixed assets is provided on pro-rata basis from the date on which such assets are acquired/ put to use. c) Depreciation on assets sold, discarded or demolished during the year is being provided at their respective rates on pro-rata up to the date on which such assets are sold, discarded or demolished 7. Impairment of Assets: The Company makes an assessment of any indicator that may lead to impairment of assets on an annual basis. According to AS-28 on Impairment of Assets an Asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds its recoverable value. Impairment Loss is charged to Profit & Loss a/c in the year in which impairment is identified. 8. Valuation of Inventories: a) Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value except waste/scrap which is valued at net realizable value. The cost is computed on FIFO basis. b) Work in Progress on construction contracts reflect the value of material inputs and expenses including appropriate overheads incurred on such contracts, at cost. 9. Investments: Long-term investments are carried at cost. 10. Lease Transactions: Leases, where significant portion of risk and reward of ownership are retained by the lesser, are classified as Operating Leases and lease rentals thereon are charged to the Profit and Loss Account. 11. Provision for Taxes: Provision for current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year, as per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax resulting from timing difference between book and taxable profit for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance sheet date. 12. Foreign Exchange Transaction: Transactions in foreign currency are recorded in the books of accounts in Indian rupees at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. 13. Borrowing Cost: Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition and construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time the assets is ready for its intended use. A qualifying asset is one that requires substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to the Profit & Loss Account as period costs. 14. Earnings Per Share: Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity share outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares and diluted equity equivalent shares outstanding during the year except where the result would be anti- dilutive. 15. Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement is recognize when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Provisions are determined based on Management estimates required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current Management estimate. Contingent liabilities are not recognise but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent asset are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. Outstanding Bank Guarantee as on 31st March 2011 is Rs. 15,886.25 Lacs and outstanding Letter of Credit (L.C.) as on 31st March 2011 is Rs. 1,222.99 Lacs. 16. Segmental Reporting: As the Management information system of the Company recognises and monitors Construction as the only business segment, the accounting standards Segmental Reporting does not apply. 17. Retirement Benefits: i) Contribution to Provident Fund is charged to the profit and loss account. Provident Fund contribution is made to the Government Administered Provident Fund. Company has no further obligation beyond this contribution charged in financial statement. ii) Company also provides for Retirement Benefits in the form of Gratuity. Such Benefits are provided for based on valuation on projected unit credit method made by independent actuaries as at the Balance Sheet date. iii) Leave encashment is paid to employees on annual basis and recognized as expenses when it is incurred 18. Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts: In respect of contracts executed in integrated joint venture under profit sharing arrangements (assessed as Partnership Firm under the Income Tax laws) the profit or loss is accounted for, as when it is determined by the joint venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as Investments / Current Assets. |
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