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In addition to the above as stated in the Balance Sheet, BIRAC has also received an amount of Rs. 31.4979 crore in 3
instalments for implementing BIPP and Bio-incubator schemes under I&M Sector.
19. BIRAC had received Rs. 10.25 crore from Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under DBT- ellcome Trust Programme. The
amount has been kept in a separate bank account. No disbursement was made since there was no specific direction received
from DBT. Accordingly, the interest earned amounting Rs. 7,97,534/- has not been included in the income of the company. This
amount would be referred in the statement of utilization to be submitted to DBT.
20. BIRAC is registered under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. The company has applied for registration under
section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The company has also sought approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act,
1961 for deduction in respect of donations.
21. Registration for EPF was applied for in December 2012. The Company got the registration intimation in April, 2013.
The Company henceforth, deposited the EPF contribution with the EPF authorities for the coverage period of June 2012
to March, 2013.
22. Foreign Exchange Transactions: During the current financial year the following income/expenditure has been incurred.
A. Income: NIL
B. Expenditure:
(i) Foreign travel:
(a) Directors: NIL (b) Other Employees: (One). Rs. 25,436.00 (including USD 300 and other expenses in INR)
(ii) Database Subscription: Rs. 16,53,789.00 (USD 30,000)
23. CIF value of import is NIL for the current financial year.
24. Details of payment toStatutory Auditors: (Amount in Rs.)
Audit Fees: 50,000.00
Service Tax: 6,180.00
Total 56,180.00
25. This is the first financial year of the Company as it is operating from 20th March, 2012. Hence, no figures pertaining to
previous year has been mentioned.