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Accounting Policies of West Leisure Resorts Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

1. Basis of Preparation

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the accounting standards specified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Under a composite Scheme of Arrangement between, inter alia, the Company and Westiife Development Ltd (WDL) duly approved by the Bombay High Court ("the Court") on 19.07.2013, a part of the undertaking of Westiife Development Limited (WDL) was demerged into the Company w.e.f. 01.10.2012. All transactions pertaining to the said demerged undertaking between 01.10.2012 and 22.07.2013 under the Scheme were treated on account of the Company.

In Lieu of the demerger, the Company had issued

i) Equity Shares to the Shareholders of WDL and resultantly 26,66,669 equity share held by WDL in the Company were treated to be annulled; and

ii) Preference Shares to the Preference Shareholders of WDL.

The Authorized Capital of the Company was increased by Rs. 46,00,000 to facilitate issue of the aforesaid Preference Shares under the Scheme.

In accordance with the Scheme, the Company had acquired assets and liabilities as on 01.10.2012 of the demerged undertaking at the book values and the consequential difference amounting to Rs. 15,75,87,319 was transferred to Capita! Reserve Account in the books of the Company.

As the Scheme was approved by the Court on 19.07.2013, effect of the Scheme couldn't be given in the financial statements for the financial year 2012-13. The effect of the said scheme on the financial statements was given during the financial year2013-14.

1.1 Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Use of Estimates

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and resuits of operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates.

(b) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

Sale of Goods

Revenue is recognized when significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods. Sales for the year are shown net of Value Added Tax/Sales Tax, returns and trade discounts.

Income from Services

Revenue from services is recognised pro-rata over the period of contracts as and when services are rendered or in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts and recognized net of service tax.

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

Dividend income is recognized when the Company's right to receive dividend is established upto the balance sheet date.

(c) Tangible Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises purchase price and any directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use.

(d) Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation is charged on written down value basis at useful life specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 pro rata from date of acquisition.

(e) Impairment of Fixed Assets

Carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the greater of the asset's net selling price and the value in use. In assessing value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital.

Reversal of impairment losses recognized in prior years is recorded when there is an indication that the impairment losses so recognized no longer exist or have decreased.

(f) Inventory

Inventory of traded goods is valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost includes all expenses incurred to bring the inventory to its present location and condition.

Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion of and estimated costs necessary to make, the sale.

(g) Investments

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date(s) on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments.

Long-term investments are carried at cost which includes acquisition charges such as brokerage, stamp duty, taxes etc. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary in value of the investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value.

(h) Foreign Currency Transactions i) Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount, the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

II) Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in foreign currency are reported using exchange rates that existed when the values were determined.

iii) Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on settlement of monetary items, or on reporting such monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or as expense in the year in which they arise. Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Net exchange gain or loss resulting in respect of foreign exchange transactions settled during the year is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities at year-end are translated at year-end exchange rates and resulting net gain or loss is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss.

(i) Taxation

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961. Deferred income tax reflects the impact of current year timing difference between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

Deferred tax is measured based on tax rates and tax Jaws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profits.

At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognised deferred tax assets. It recognises unrecognised deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. The Company writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which the deferred tax asset can be realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the Statement of Profit and Loss and shown as "MAT Credit Entitlement." The Company reviews the "MAT Credit Entitlement" asset at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.

(j) Employee Benefits

The Company is not covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The liability towards employee benefits is provided based on contractual terms with employees.

(k) Leases

Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of leased items, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(i) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

(m) Provisions and Contingencies

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligations at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect current best estimates.

(n) Contingent Liabilities

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(o) Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement comprise of cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

(p) Segment Reporting Identification of Segments

The Company's operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets. Analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which major operating divisions of the Company operate.

Allocation of Common Costs

Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment according to the relative contribution of each segment to the total common costs.

Unallocated Items

Unallocated items include general corporate income and expense items which are not allocated to any business segment.

Segment Accounting Policies

The Company prepares its segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting financial statements of the Company as a whole.


Mar 31, 2014

(a) Use of Estimates

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and results of operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates.

(b) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

Sale of Goods

Revenue is recognized when significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods. Sales for the year are shown net of Value Added Tax/Sales Tax, returns and trade discounts.

Income from Services

Revenue from services is recognised pro-rata over the period of contracts as and when services are rendered or in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts and recognized net of service tax.

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

Dividend income is recognized when the Company's right to receive dividend is established upto the balance sheet date.

(c) Tangible Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises purchase price and any directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use.

(d) Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on the written down value method in the manner and at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 or based on the useful life of the assets as estimated by the management, whichever is higher.

(e) Impairment of Fixed Assets

Carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/extemal factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the greater of the asset's net selling price and the value in use. In assessing value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital.

Reversal of impairment losses recognized in prior years is recorded when there is an indication that the impairment losses so recognized no longer exist or have decreased.

(f) Inventory

Inventory of traded goods is valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost includes all expenses incurred to bring the Inventory to its present location and condition.

Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price In ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion of and estimated costs necessary to make, the sale.

(g) Investments

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date(s) on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments.

Long-term investments are carried at cost which includes acquisition charges such as brokerage, stamp duty, taxes etc. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary in value of the investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value.

(h) Foreign Currency Transactions

i) Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount, the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

ii) Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary Items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in foreign currency are reported using exchange rates that existed when the values were determined.

iii) Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on settlement of monetary items, or on reporting such monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or as expense in the year in which they arise. Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Net exchange gain or loss resulting in respect of foreign exchange transactions settled during the year is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities at year- end are translated at year-end exchange rates and resulting net gain or loss is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss.

(i) Taxation

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income- tax Act, 1961. Deferred income tax reflects the impact of current year timing difference between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

Deferred tax is measured based on tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profits.

At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognised deferred tax assets It recognises unrecognised deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. The Company writes down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which the deferred tax asset can be realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by the statement of Profit and Loss and shown as "MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the "MAT Credit Entitlement" asset at each reporting date and writes down the assetthe extent the Company does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.

(j) Employee Benefits

The Company is not covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 The liability towards employee benefits is provided based on contractual terms with employees.

(k) Leases

Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of leased items, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(l) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing net profit or loss for the year attributable to The year Shareholders by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during

(m) Provisions and Contingencies

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimate required settle the at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect current best estimates.

(n) Contingent Liabilities

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the Notes to financial statements.

(o) Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement compose of cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

(p) Segment Reporting

Identification of Segments

The Company's operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets. Analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas In which major operating divisions of the Company operate.

Allocation of Common Costs

Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment according to the relative contribution of each segment to the total common costs.

Unallocated Items

Unallocated items include general corporate income and expense items which are not allocated to any business segment.

Segment Accounting Policies

The Company prepares its segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting financial statements of the Company as a whole.

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