The accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention under
mercantile system of accounting and generally complies with mandatory
accounting standards.
a. Fixed Assets :
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of inward
freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to
acquisition. In respect of major projects involving construction,
related pre-operational expenses form part of the value of the assets
capitalized.
b. Depreciation :
Depreciation is provided on straight line method on buildings at triple
the rates and on other fixed assets at double the rates specified in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, based on technical evaluation.
c. Impairment of Assets :
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 will be recognized wherever the carrying
amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable
amount is 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 the present value. A previously recognized impairment loss is
further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances.
d. Investments :
i. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.
ii. Long Term Investments are stated at cost. However provision for
diminution is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary in the
value of the investments.
e. Inventories :
i. To value inventories of provisions, food supplies, crockery,
cutlery, glassware, beverages, stores and operational supplies at cost
on Weighted Average Method. Cost includes freight and other incidental
expenses.
ii. To charge to revenue the value of crockery, cutlery and glassware
at the time of first issue,
f. Miscellaneous Expenditure :
To amortize the preliminary expenses and other deferred revenue
expenditure over a period of 10 years.
g. Foreign Currency Transactions :
i. Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the average
exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.
ii. To account for gain or loss on foreign exchange rate fluctuations
relating to assets and liabilities as at the date of the Balance Sheet
at the convertible rate of exchange prevailing on that date.
iii. To account for all exchange difference arising from foreign
currency transactions in the Profit and Loss Account.
h. Revenue Recognition :
i. Room revenue is recognized on actual occupancy and is net off, of
cost of complimentary airport pick-up and drop.
ii. Food and Beverage at the point of supply.
iii. Other services on rendering such services.
iv. Sale of Electricity generated from Wind Turbine Generators is
recognized on the basis of electricity units metered and invoiced. i.
Employee Benefits :
i. Provident Fund :
The Company contributes to the statutoiy provident fund of the Regional
Provident Fund Commissioner, in accordance with Employees provident
fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The plan is a defined
contribution plan and contribution paid or payable is recognized as an
expense in the period in which the employee renders service.
ii. Gratuity :
Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is defined benefit plan. The
liability recognized in the balance sheet represents the present value
of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the
fair value of plan assets together with adjustments for unrecognized
actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. Independent actuaries
using the projected unit credit method calculate the defined benefit
obligation annually.
iii. Leave Encashment:
Provision for unavailed leave to the credit of the employees at the end
of the year is made on the basis of the actuarial valuation.
j. Taxation:
Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of
taxable income for the period.
Deferred Tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence,
on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and
accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of
reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
Deferred Tax assets are not recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and
carry forward of losses unless there is virtual certainty that
sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realized.
Defined Benefit Plan
The employees'' gratuity fund scheme managed by a Trust is a defined
benefit plan. The present value of obligation is determined based on
actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which
recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of
employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build
up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is
recognized in the same manner as gratuity.
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