O Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
A provision is recognized when the company has a present obligation as a result of pastevent, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will berequired to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of theobligation. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined basedon best management estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date.These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current bestmanagement estimates.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existencewill be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain futureevents beyond the control of the company or a present obligation that is not recognizedbecause it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle theobligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liabilitythat cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The company does notrecognize contingent liabilities but discloses it's existence in the financial statement.Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.
P Employee Benefits:
Short term obligations:
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including earned leave and sick leave that are expected tobe settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employeesrender the related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end ofthe reporting period and are measured by the amounts expected to be paid when theliabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations inthe balance sheet.
Retirement benefits
The Company has dissolved the Provident Fund Trust and is in the process of closure of thesame as there are no employees left other than the two Whole Time Directors and ChiefFinancial Officer. The Company's Superannuation Fund is administered through LifeInsurance Corporation of India and is recognised by the Income Tax Department.Company's contribution to Superannuation Fund for the year is charged against revenue.
Employee Separation Costs:
The compensation paid to the employees under Voluntary Retirement Scheme is expensedin the year of payment.
Q Cash flow Statement
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted forthe effects of transactions of non cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or futurecash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activitiesof the Company are segregated based on the available information.
The previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, wherever necessary to confirmto the current presentation.