(j) Contingent liabilities and provisions
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will beconfirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond thecontrol of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable thatan outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises inextremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot bemeasured reliably.
a) possible obligation, the existence of which will be confirmed by the occurrence/non-occurrence ofone or more uncertain events, not fully with in the control of the Company;
b) present obligation, where it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economicbenefits will be required to settle the obligation;
c) present obligation, where a reliable estimate cannot be made.
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events, it isprobable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle theobligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are notdisclosed to their present value and are determined based on best estimates required to settle theobligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and are adjustedto reflect the current best estimates.
(k) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable toequity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
(l) Cash, Cash Equivalents and Bank Balances
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Bank Balances for the purpose of Cash Flow Statement comprise Cashat Bank, Cash in Hand, Cheques / Drafts in Hand, Deposits with Bank within 12 months maturityand other permissible instruments as per Accounting Standard AS-3.
(m) Prior Period Expenditure:
The change in estimate due to error or omission in earlier period is treated as prior period items. Theitems in respect of which liability has arisen/crystallized in the current year, though pertaining toearlier year is not treated as prior period expenditure.
(n) Extra Ordinary Items:
The income or expenses that arise from event or transactions which are clearly distinct from theordinary activities of the Company and are not recurring in nature are treated as extra ordinary items.The extra ordinary items are disclosed in the statement of profit and loss as a part of net profit orloss for the period in a manner so as the impact of the same on current profit can be perceived.
(o) Others
Amounts related to previous years, arisen / settled during the year have been debited / credited torespective heads of accounts.