Mar 31, 2011
The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention
on accrual basis and comply with the Accounting Standards (AS) issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), referred to
in Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956. The preparation of
financial statements requires the management to make estimates and
assumptions considered in the reported amounts of Assets and
Liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of the
financial statements that are prudent and reasonable. Management
believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial
statements are reasonable and prudent. Future results could differ from
these estimates. The significant accounting policies adopted in the
presentation of the accounts are as under.
1.1. Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are valued at cost less depreciation / amortization and
impairment losses, if any. Cost includes expenses incidental to the
installation of assets and attributable borrowing costs.
Deposits given for premises, where right to operate for more than three
years exists are classified as long term deposits under Current Assets
, as the same represents a long term right to occupy the Premises and
operate the business.
1.2. Depreciation / Amortization:
Depreciation on fixed assets held / purchased at owned premises,
vehicles and computers has been provided on straight-line basis in
accordance with the provisions of Schedule XIV to Companies Act, 1956.
Depreciation in respect of fixed assets except data processing
equipment and vehicles held at Lease hold premises are provided on SLM
basis at rates higher than Schedule XIV to Companies Act, 1956.
1.3. Transactions in Foreign Exchange:
Transactions in foreign exchange are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transaction.
1.4. Investments
Long term Investments are carried at cost. However, provision is made
for diminution in value, other than temporary, on an individual basis.
Current Investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value
determined on a category wise basis. The earnings on investments are
accounted when the companyÃs right to receive the payment is
established. Interest on bank deposit is accounted on accrual basis.
1.5. Sales
Sales comprises of sale of rooms, food and beverages, allied services
relating to restaurants& hotel operations, including net income from
membership fees. Revenue is recognized when foods / drinks are supplied
or served or services are rendered. Sales are inclusive of VAT and
service tax.
1.6. Employee Retirement Benefits:
The CompanyÃs contributions to recognized provident fund paid /
payable during the year is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account as
and when incurred.
1.7. Inventories
Inventories constitute food provisions, beer, wine, spirits and soft
drinks. Inventories are carried at Cost (computed on first in first out
basis) or Net Realisable Value, whichever is lower.
1.8. Taxes on Income:
a. Income tax is computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 -
ÃAccounting for Taxes on Incomeà (AS-22), issued by the ICAI. Tax
expenses are accounted for in the same period to which the revenue and
expenses relate.
b. Provision for current income tax is made for the tax liability
payable on taxable income after considering tax allowances deductions
and exemptions determined in accordance with the prevailing tax laws.
The differences between the taxable income and the net profit or loss
before tax for the year as per the financial statements are identified
and the tax effect of timing differences is recognised as a deferred
tax asset or deferred tax liability. The tax effect is calculated on
accumulated timing differences at the end of the accounting year based
on effective tax rates substantively enacted by the balance sheet date
that would apply in the years in which timing difference is expected to
reverse.
c. Deferred tax assets other than on unabsorbed depreciation or carried
forward losses are recognised only if there is reasonable certainty
that they will be realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of
their respective carrying values at each balance sheet date.
1.9. Impairment of Assets:
Impairment is ascertained as at each Balance Sheet date in respect of
the CompanyÃs fixed assets.
An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of the
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
greater of the net selling price and its value in use.
1.10. Arrangement for Restaurant and Hotel Operation and Management:
Besides its own activities the Company has taken management and
operations of certain Hotels and Restaurants on ÃRevenue sharing
basisà under the CompanyÃs own brands. All Revenues, Costs, Assets
and Liabilities pertaining to those units under the revenue sharing
arrangement are included in the financial statements and the share of
revenue payable to other parties has been shown as expenditure in the
Profit and Loss Account.
1.11. Accounting for Provisions, Contingent liabilities, and Contingent
Assets:
Provisions are recognized in terms of Accounting Standard 29 -
ÃProvisions Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assetsà (AS-29),
issued by the ICAI, when there is a present legal or statutory
obligation as a result of past events, where it is probable that there
will be outflow of resources to settle the obligation and when a
reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. Contingent
liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation
arising from past events due to occurrence or non occurrence of one or
more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the
company or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of
future outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the
obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis
and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are
provided for. Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial
statements.
1.12. Assets taken on Lease:
a. In respect of finance lease arrangements, the assets are capitalized
and depreciated. Finance charges are debited to the Profit & Loss
Account of the year in which they are incurred.
b. Operating Lease payments are recognised as expenditure in the Profit
& Loss Account on a straight line basis, representative of the time
pattern of benefits received from the use of the assets taken on lease.
1.13. Borrowing Costs:
Interest and other borrowing costs are charged to revenue in the period
in which they are paid.
Mar 31, 2010
The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention
on accrual basis and comply with the Accounting Standards (AS) issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), referred to
in Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956. The preparation of
financial statements requires the management to make estimates and
assumptions considered in the reported amounts of Assets and
Liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of the
financial statements that are prudent and reasonable. Management
believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial
statements are reasonable and prudent. Future results could differ from
these estimates. The significant accounting policies adopted in the
presentation of the accounts are as under.
1.1. Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are valued at cost less depreciation / amortization and
impairment losses, if any. Cost includes expenses incidental to the
installation of assets and attributable borrowing costs.
Deposits given for premises, where right to operate for more than three
years exists are classified as long term deposits under Current Assets,
as the same represents a long term right to occupy the Premises and
operate the business.
1.2. Depreciation / Amortization:
Depreciation on fixed assets held / purchased at owned premises,
vehicles and computers has been provided on straight-line basis in
accordance with the provisions of Schedule XIV to Companies Act, 1956.
Depreciation in respect of fixed assets except data processing
equipment and vehicles held at Lease hold premises are provided on SLM
basis at rates higher than Schedule XIV to Companies Act, 1956.
1.3. Transactions in Foreign Exchange:
Transactions in foreign exchange are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transaction.
1.4. Investments
Long term Investments are carried at cost. However, provision is made
for diminution in value, other than temporary, on an individual basis.
Current Investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value
determined on a category wise basis. The earnings on investments are
accounted when the companys right to receive the payment is
established. Interest on bank deposit is accounted on accrual basis.
1.5. Sales
Sales comprises of sale of rooms, food and beverages, allied services
relating to restaurants & hotel operations, including net income from
membership fees. Revenue is recognized when foods / drinks are supplied
or served or services are rendered. Sales are inclusive of VAT and
service tax.
1.6. Employee Retirement Benefits:
The Companys contributions to recognized provident fund paid / payable
during the year is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account as and when
incurred.
1.7. Inventories
Inventories constitute food provisions, beer, wine, spirits and soft
drinks. Inventories are carried at Cost (computed on first in first out
basis) or Net Realisable Value, whichever is lower.
1.8. Taxes on Income:
a. Income tax is computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 -
Accounting for Taxes on Income (AS-22), issued by the ICAI. Tax
expenses are accounted for in the same period to which the revenue and
expenses relate.
b. Provision for current income tax is made for the tax liability
payable on taxable income after considering tax allowances deductions
and exemptions determined in accordance with the prevailing tax laws.
The differences between the taxable income and the net profit or loss
before tax for the year as per the financial statements are identified
and the tax effect of timing differences is recognised as a deferred
tax asset or deferred tax liability. The tax effect is calculated on
accumulated timing differences at the end of the accounting year based
on effective tax rates substantively enacted by the balance sheet date
that would apply in the years in which timing difference is expected to
reverse.
c. Deferred tax assets other than on unabsorbed depreciation or
carried forward losses are recognised only if there is reasonable
certainty that they will be realized and are reviewed for the
appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each balance
sheet date.
1.9. Impairment of Assets:
Impairment is ascertained as at each Balance Sheet date in respect of
the companys fixed assets.
An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of the
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
greater of the net selling price and its value in use.
1.10. Arrangement for Restaurant and Hotel Operation and Management:
Besides its own activities the Company has taken management and
operations of certain Hotels and Restaurants on Revenue sharing basis
under the Companys own brands. All Revenues, Costs, Assets and
Liabilities pertaining to those units under the revenue sharing
arrangement are included in the financial statements and the share of
revenue payable to other parties has been shown as expenditure in the
Profit and Loss Account.
1.11. Accounting for Provisions. Contingent liabilities, and
Contingent Assets:
Provisions are recognized in terms of Accounting Standard 29 -
Provisions Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29),
issued by the ICAI, when there is a present legal or statutory
obligation as a result of past events, where it is probable that there
will be outflow of resources to settle the obligation and when a
reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. Contingent
liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation
arising from past events due to occurrence or non occurrence of one or
more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the
company or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of
future outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the
obligation cannot be made.
Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a
largely probable outflow of resources are provided for. Contingent
assets are not recognized in the financial statements.
1.12. Assets taken on Lease:
a. In respect of finance lease arrangements, the assets are
capitalized and depreciated. Finance charges are debited to the Profit
& Loss Account of the year in which they are incurred.
b. Operating Lease payments are recognised as expenditure in the
Profit & Loss Account on a straight line basis, representative of the
time pattern of benefits received from the use of the assets taken on
lease.
1.13. Borrowing Costs:
Interest and other borrowing costs are charged to revenue in the period
in which they are paid.
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