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Bharat Forge Ltd. acquired a depreciable asset on 1st April 2022 for ₹16,000,000 with an estimated useful life of 5 years and nil residual value. The Government provided a capital subsidy of ₹5,800,000 which was deducted from the gross value. Under AS 12, what is the depreciation charge for the year 2022-23 under straight-line method?

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Correct Answer

✅ Option B — ₹2,040,000

All Options:

  • A₹3,040,000
  • B₹2,040,000 ✓
  • C₹2,540,000
  • D₹1,640,000

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **B** (₹2,040,000) **Statutory Provision & Working Steps (AS 12 Government Grants):** Net Cost = ₹16,000,000 - ₹5,800,000 = ₹10,200,000. Annual Depreciation = ₹10,200,000 / 5 = ₹2,040,000. Hence, the correct answer is Option B.

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