1. Method of Accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention in conformity with the accounting principles, generally
accepted in India and in accordance with accounting standards specified
in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 notified by the
Central Government in terms of Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act,
1956.
2. 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 the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of
the financial statements and the result of operations during the
reporting periods. Although these estimates are based upon management''s
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from those estimates.
3. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
amortisation. Direct costs inclusive of inward freight, duties and
taxes, incidental expenses including interest relating to acquisition
and cost of improvements thereon are capitalized until fixed assets are
ready for use. Capital Work in Progress comprises advances paid to
acquire fixed assets and the cost of fixed assets not ready for their
intended use at the reporting date of the financial statements.
4. Depreciation and Amortisation
(i) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on straight-line method as
per rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956.
(ii) Leasehold Improvement is amortised over the period of the lease.
(iii) Assets costing less than Rs.5000 are fully depreciated in the
year of purchase.
5. Investments
Long term investments are carried at cost, less provision for
diminution other than temporary if any, in the value of such
investments. Current Investments are carried at lower of cost and fair
value.
6. Inventories
Inventories are valued as under:
(i) Land earmarked for property development is valued at cost. Cost
includes land acquisition cost, registration charges and stamp duty.
(ii) Constructed properties includes cost of land, premium for
development rights, construction costs and allocated interest and
expenses incidental to the projects undertaken by the company.
(iii) Stock of food and beverages are carried at cost and net
realizable value, whichever is lower. Cost is determined on the
weighted average method.
7. Revenue Recognition
(i) Sale of Land and Plots is recognised in the financial year in which
the agreement to sell is executed.
(ii) Revenue from constructed properties (excluding service tax) is
recognized on the percentage of completion method. Total sale
consideration as per the agreements to sell constructed properties
entered into is recognized as revenue only when the stage of completion
is 20 percent or more when the outcome of the project can be estimated
reliably. When it is probable that total costs will exceed the total
project revenue the expected loss is recognised immediately.
Service tax does not form part of gross revenue.
(iii) Contract revenue from the construction contracts are recognized
on percentage of completion method measured by survey of work
performed depending on the nature of the contract. The revenue on
construction contract is recognized only when the stage of completion
is 20 percent or more when the outcome of the contract can be estimated
reliably. When it is probable that the total costs exceeds the total
contract revenue, the expected loss is recognized immediately.
(iv) Income from sale of Rooms, Food and Beverages and allied services
relating to hotel operations is recognized upon rendering of the
service. Income stated is exclusive of amount received towards sales
tax/service tax etc.
(v) In respect of membership (club) sales, revenue is recognized as
under:
- Life membership, Permanent membership and Time-share membership over
a period of 15 years.
- Long-term membership over a period of 3 years.
- Health club membership fully in the year of receipt.
8. Cost of Construction
Cost of constructed properties includes cost of land (including land
under agreements to purchase), estimated internal development costs,
external development charges, constructions costs and development/
construction materials, which is charged to the profit and loss account
based on the percentage of revenue recognized as per accounting policy
(7) above, in consonance with the concept of matching costs and
revenue. Final adjustment is made on completion of the applicable
project.
Cost of Construction Contracts includes estimated construction costs
and construction material, which is charged to the profit and loss
account based on percentage of revenue recognized measured by survey of
work performed as per accounting policy (7) above, depending on the
nature of the contract, in consonance with the concept of matching
costs and revenue. Final adjustment is made on completion of the
applicable project.
Overhead expenses comprising costs other than those directly charged to
the jobs are distributed over the various projects on a pro-rata basis
having regard to the activity and nature of such projects.
9. Foreign Exchange Transactions
Transactions in foreign currency and non monetary assets are accounted
for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. All
monetary items denominated in foreign currency are converted at the
year-end exchange rate. The exchange differences arising on such
conversion and on settlement of the transaction are dealt with in the
profit and loss account.
10. Income Tax
Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of
taxable income for the period.
Deferred tax is recognised, subject to 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.
11. Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as
part of the cost of such asset. A qualifying asset is one that
necessarily takes substantial period of time i.e., more than twelve
months to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are
charged to the profit and loss account as incurred.
12. Earnings per share (EPS)
In arriving at the EPS, the Company''s net profit after tax, computed in
terms of the accounting principles, generally accepted in India, is
divided by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding on
the last day of the reporting period. The EPS thus arrived is known as
Basic EPS. To arrive at the diluted EPS the net profit after tax,
referred above, is divided by the weighted average number of equity
shares that could have been issued on conversion of the shares having
potential dilutive effect subject to the terms of issue of those
potential shares. The date/s of issue of such potential shares
determine the amount of the weighted average number of potential equity
shares.
13. Employee Benefits
Liability for employee benefits, both short and long term, for present
and past services which are due as per the terms of employment are
recorded in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 15 Employee
Benefits.
(i) Defined Contribution Plan:
Company''s contributions paid / payable during the year towards
Provident Fund are charged to the Profit and Loss Account.
(ii) Defined Benefit Plan:
The gratuity liability is provided on the basis of actuarial valuation
on the Balance Sheet date and the same is funded with Life Insurance
Corporation as per their advice.
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