a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Financial Statements are prepared on the historical cost convention
in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) comprising the Accounting Standards issued by The Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India and as notified under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956 as adopted consistently by the Company.
b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the Management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets
and liabilities as on the date of the Financial Statements and reported
amounts of income and expenses during the period. The Management
believes that the estimates used in the preparation of Financial
Statements are prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from
the estimates.
c) Fixed Assets
The Gross Block of Fixed Assets are stated in the Accounts at the
purchase price of acquisition of such assets including any attributable
cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended
use. Office premises located at Jalgaon have been taken on lease for a
period of 50 years and the same is reflected in Gross Block at Rs. 1.0
lakh. The leasehold premises have been amortised @ 2% per annum on the
basis of period of lease.
d) Depreciation/Amortization
Depreciation is provided as per the Straight Line Method according to
the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. The
Cost of Leasehold rights is being amortized at the rate of 2% per annum
considering the period of lease.
e) Revenue Recognition
i) Sale of Flats and Shops
The Company has followed the Percentage Completion Method of accounting
as per the Guidance Note on Revenue Recognition by the Real Estate
Developers issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Total Sale Consideration as per the agreements of sale of constructed
properties is recognized as revenue based on the percentage of actual
project cost incurred thereon, including the cost of land, estimated
construction and development cost of the such properties, subject to
actual construction cost incurred being 20% or more of the total cost
of the construction of the project.
The amount received from customers which does not qualify for revenue
recognition under the Percentage Completion Method is accounted as
Current Liabilities under the head Advance from Customers. The amount
receivable against the percentage of revenue recognized is accounted
for as Current Assets under the head Debtors and the excess amount
received from customer is accounted as Current Liabilities under the
head Advances from Customers.
ii) Sale of Land
Sale of land is recognized when the agreement is executed for land
transfer between the parties.
iii) Lease Rent Income
Lease Rent Income is recognized on accrual basis.
iv) Share of Profit in Partnership Firm / Joint Venture
The share of net profit after tax from the firms, in which the Company
is partner or the joint venturer, is accounted for as per the Financial
Statement of accounts of the Firms / Joint Ventures.
v) Income from Investment
Interest on fixed deposits, debentures and dividend on mutual fund is
accounted on accrual basis, whereas dividend from shares is accounted
for on receipt basis.
vi) Project Management Fees
Revenue from Project Management fees is recognized as per the terms of
contract agreed between the parties.
f) Inventories:
Inventory comprises of finished property and properties under
construction (Work-in-Progress). Work- in-Progress comprises cost of
land, development rights, TDR, construction and development cost, cost
of material, services and other overheads related to projects under
construction. Inventory is valued at cost or net realizable value
whichever is lower.
g) Investments
Long-term investments are stated at cost after providing for any
diminution in value, if such diminution is of permanent nature. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost or market value. The
determination of carrying amount of such investments is done on the
basis of specific identification. Investments in integrated joint
ventures are carried at cost net off adjustments for Companys share in
profits or losses as recognized.
h) Retirement Benefits
Liability is provided for retirement benefits of Provident Fund and
Gratuity in respect of eligible employees contributions under the
defined contribution scheme are charged to revenue. The liability in
respect of defined benefit scheme like Gratuity, Leave Encashment, etc.
are provided in the accounts on the basis of actuarial valuation as on
31st March 2011.
i) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs are recognized as expenses in the period in which they
are incurred and debited to Profit and Loss Account.
j) Taxation
Income Tax expenses for the year include, Current Tax and Taxation in
Firm. Provision for current income tax is made on the current tax rate
based on assessable income for the year worked out as per the provision
of the Income tax Act, 1961, as applicable for Assessment Year
2011-2012.The deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences of timing differences, subject to the
consideration of prudence. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the
Balance Sheet date.
k) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
As per Accounting Standard 29, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and
Contingent Assets, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, the Company recognizes provisions only when it has a present
obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow
of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation as and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the
obligation can be made.
No provision is recognized for –
(a) Any possible obligation that arises from past events and the
existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within
the control of the Company; or
(b) Any present obligation that arises from past events but is not
recognized because- (i) It is not probable that an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation;
or
(ii) A reliable estimate of the amount of obligation cannot be made.
Such obligations are recorded as Contingent Liabilities. These are
assessed continually and only that part of the obligation for which an
outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable, is
provided for, except in the extremely rare circumstances where no
reliable estimate can be made. Contingent Assets are not recognized in
the financial statements since this may result in the recognition of
income that may never be realized.
l) Miscellaneous Expenses
Miscellaneous Expenses are amortised over a period of five years.
m) Impairment of Asset
At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of
its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that
those assets suffered impairment loss, if any such indication exists,
the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine
the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an
assets net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use,
the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the
asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using
a pre-discount rate that reflect the current market assessment of time
value of money and the risks specific to the asset. The impairment loss
as determined above is expensed off. An impairment loss recognized in
prior accounting period is reversed if there has been change in the
estimate of the recoverable amount.
n) IPO Expenses
Expenses incurred for the public issue of equity shares of the Company
are considered as deferred revenue expenditure to be amortized in 60
months.
o) Earnings Per Share
The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share in accordance
with Accounting Standard – 20 ‘Earnings Per Share issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Basic earnings per share
is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the period by the
weighted average number of Equity shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares
outstanding during the period as adjusted for the effects of all
diluted potential equity shares except where the results are
anti-dilutive.
p) Cash Flow Statement
The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by indirect method as set out in
Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statement and presents cash flows by
Operating, Investing and Financing activities of the Company.
q) Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign currency and non-monetary assets are accounted
on the date of the transactions. All monetary items denominated in
foreign currency are converted at the year end exchange rate.
Expenditure of the liaison office is translated at the yearly average
rate of exchange. The exchange differences arising on such conversion
and on settlement of the transactions are shown as Foreign Currency
Translation Reserve under the head of Reserve and Surplus.
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