1 Basis of preparation of Accounts
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in
India. The financial statements adhere to the relevant presentational
requirement of the Companies Act, 1956.
2 Fixed Assets
i. Fixed Assets are stated at original cost less accumulated
depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties,
taxes and other incidental expenses related to acquisition,
installation and commissioning. Expenses incurred on
tangible/intangible assets are carried forward as capital work in
progress at cost till the same are ready for use.
ii. Depreciation is provided on Written Down Value method as per the
rates and in the manner prescribed in the Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956. Assets costing upto Rs. 5,000/- are fully depreciated in the
year of capitalization.
iii. Computer software recognized as intangible asset is amortised on
straight line method on pro-rata basis over a year of three years.
iv. Capital expenditure on assets not owned by the Company is reflected
as distinct item in Capital work-in-progress till the period of
completion and thereafter in the Fixed Assets and is amortised over a
period of 3 years.
v. No amortization is provided for in case of leasehold land on
perpetual lease. Other Leasehold land are amortised over the lease
period.
3 Revenue
i. Revenue from sale of power is accounted for based on rates agreed
with the beneficiaries, excluding service charges wherever separately
indicated in the agreement.
ii. Service charges include transaction fee charged under the contracts
of purchase and supply of power.
iii. Revenue in the form of Management and/or Success Fee for services
rendered in relation to development work of Potential Power Projects is
recognised when such fee is assured and determinable under the terms of
the respective contract.
iv. The surcharge on late/non-payment of dues by sundry debtors for
sale of energy is not treated as accrued due to uncertainty of its
realization and is, therefore, accounted for on receipt basis.
v. Consultancy income is recognized proportionately with the degree of
completion of services.
vi. Interest is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable
vii. Dividend is accounted when the right to receive is established
4 Prepaid and prior-period items
Prepaid and prior-period items up to Rs. 5000/- are accounted to
natural heads of accounts.
5 Employee Benefits
i. Short Term Benefits
Employee benefits (other than post employment benefits) which fall due
wholly within twelve months after the end of the year in which the
employees render the related service are recognized at the amount
expected to be paid for it.
ii. Post Employment Benefits
Defined contribution plans
Liability in respect of defined contribution plans are accounted for to
the extent of contributions paid/payable to the separate
entity/trust/fund
Defined Benefit plan
(a) Liability in respect of defined benefit plans is accounted for on
actuarial valuation basis at the period/year end.
(b) Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the statement of
profit & loss in the year of its occurrence.
iii. Liability in respect of gratuity, leave encashment and provident
fund of employees on deputation with the company are accounted for on
the basis of terms and conditions of deputation of the parent
organizations
6. Foreign Exchange
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transaction. Liability / receivables on
account of foreign currency are converted at the exchange rates
prevailing as at the end of the year and gains / losses thereon are
taken to profit and loss account.
7 Employee Stock option based compensation
The excess of market price of underlying equity shares as of the date
of the grant of options over the exercise price of the options given to
employees under the employee stock option plan is recognize as deferred
stock compensation cost and amortized over the vesting period, on a
straight line basis.
8 Investments
i. Long term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any,
for permanent diminution in the value of such investments. Short term
investments are carried at lower of cost or fair value.
ii. Equity stock futures are recognized at the end of the year/year in
the books to the extent of initial/Mark to Market margin paid/received.
Equity stock futures are carried at cost where they are used as an
instrument for hedging and independent open positions of equity stock
future are being carried at lower of cost or fair value.
iii. Equity index/stock options are recognized at the end of the
year/year in the books to the extent of premium paid. Equity
index/stock options are carried at cost where they are used as an
instrument for hedging and independent open positions of equity
index/stock options are being carried at lower of cost or fair value.
9 Earnings per Share
In determining basic earnings per share, the company considers the net
profit attributable to equity shareholders. The number of shares used
in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the period. In determining diluted earnings
per share, the net profit attributable to equity shareholders and
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares.
10 Provisions and Contingencies
A provision is recognized when the company has a present obligation as
a result of a past event, when it is probable that an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation.Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed
in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in
the financial statements.
11 Income Tax
Provision for current tax is ascertained on the basis of assessable
profits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax
Act, 1961
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
recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses based
on virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be
available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized
12 Impairment of Assets
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds
its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit and
Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired.
The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is reversed
if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.
13 Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the
Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
balances of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and
disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities. The management
believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial
statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from
these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized
prospectively in the current and future periods.
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