11 June 2010
Circular number 23/76 dated August 6,1976 says remuneration received means all expenses incurred by companies in providing any benefit or amenity to the employee and the word remuneration has the meaning assigned to it in section 198 of the Companies Act,1956. In view of the above and as per my understanding of the issue:- 1) arrears should be included. 2) provision for gratuity / retirement benefits need not be included. But it should be disclosed by way of a note in the statement prepared under section 217(2A). 3) Payment on account of retirement benefits should be included.