481 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from AR and Annual Report 2024.indd, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 145-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include cochin port authority, administration report, annual accounts, 2023-2024, willingdon island, iso 9001:2015, isps compliant port, board members. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 355 factual, 38 relationship, 26 summary, 23 table, 22 list, 15 definition, 2 comparison. 103 of the 481 pairs (21.4%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 378 are factual or table-based questions. 93.14% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 481 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the Cochin Port Authority's Administration Report and Annual Accounts for 2023-24. The questions span factual, relationship, summary, table, list, definition, and comparison types, with 21.4% being explanatory. Topics include financial accounts, port operations, awards, and administrative details. Each answer is a direct excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset provides insights into the port's activities, governance, and financial practices during the year.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What was the security situation at the Cochin Port in the previous year? | no major security threats in the previous year | Administration Report & Annual Accounts 2023 - 2024 Cochin Port Authority x EòÉäÊSÉxÉ {ÉiÉxÉ |ÉÉÊvÉEò®úhÉõ 15 b) ISPS compliance by CoPA ISPS drills conducted as required by the Port Facility Security Plan. There were no major security threats in the previous year. Security patrolling and inspections carried out regularly in all the areas of port facility installations including SPM. | 218 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | There were no major security threats in the previous year. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are current investments valued in the accounts? | valued at cost or fair value whichever is less | Administration Report & Annual Accounts 2023 - 2024 Cochin Port Authority x EòÉäÊSÉxÉ {ÉiÉxÉ |ÉÉÊvÉEò®úhÉõ 127 1. Income and expenditure are accounted based on mercantile system of accounting. 2. While accounting income, the principle of conservatism has been followed. 3. Fixed assets and inventory are accounted on historical cost method. 4. Depreciation is provided in the accounts on straight-line basis, assuming the value of the asset at the end of lifespan as `1/-. Life span of the asset is fixed based on the guidelines issued by the Govt. of India from time to time. Depreciation is charged proportionately from the date of capitalization. 5. Long term investments are valued at cost. Current investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever is less. 6. Upfront payment received on lease of land is spread over equally to the period of lease. 7. | 719 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | Current investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever is less. | 130 | page=130,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| How is premium on lease of land treated in the accounts? | treated as the income in the year of receipt under Finance and Miscellaneous Income | Premium on lease of land is treated as the income in the year of receipt under Finance and Miscellaneous Income. 8. Prior period items, i.e., income or expense which arise in the current financial year as a result of errors or omissions in the preparation of financial statements or due to revision of bills or claims of one or more prior periods are included under Finance & Miscellaneous Income or Finance & Miscellaneous Expenditure. 9. Income received out of investments from various funds is credited to the respective funds. 10. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the “Other Notes” to accounts. 11. Grant in Aid received related to specific fixed assets are presented in the Balance Sheet by showing the grant as a deduction from the gross value of the assets concerned in arriving at their book value. 12. | 28 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | Premium on lease of land is treated as the income in the year of receipt under Finance and Miscellaneous Income. | 130 | page=130,block=0 | ||
| What is the Citizens’/Clients’ Charter (CCC) an expression of? | an understanding between citizens/clients and the provider of a public service | A Citizens’/Clients’ Charter (CCC) is the expression of an understanding between citizens/clients and the provider of a public service with respect to the quantity and quality of services the former receive in exchange for their taxes/tariffs. It is essentially about the rights of the public and the obligations of the public servants. | 56 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | A Citizens’/Clients’ Charter (CCC) is the expression of an understanding between citizens/clients and the provider of a public service with respect to the quantity and quality of services the former receive in exchange for their taxes/tariffs. | 52 | page=52,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the separate bank account opened in the name of the Joint Management Committee? | to remit the amount received against terminal usage charges from the contractor | As per the MOU entered between IWAI and Cochin Port on 08.10.2009, the management and operation of RO-RO Terminals at Bolgatty Island and Willingdon Island will be carried out jointly by the port and IWAI by forming a Joint Management Committee (JMC) comprising of representatives of both the parties. As per the MOU, Port shall arrange for collection of terminal charges from the contractor and will prepare Annual Accounts of all transactions relating to the use of the terminals. The administrative expenditure shall be met out from the revenue earned and the net surplus generated will be shared in the ratio of 70% to IWAI and 30% to Cochin Port. A separate Bank Account in the name of JMC was opened to remit the amount received against terminal usage charges from the contractor. | 706 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | A separate Bank Account in the name of JMC was opened to remit the amount received against terminal usage charges from the contractor. | 135 | page=135,block=0 | ||
| What is Hired ambulance? | made available whenever there is an emergency | Ambulance service is available for the hospital, and is attached to Fire service under Deputy Conservator. Hired ambulance is made available whenever there is an emergency. Kitchen and Diet Section is functioning on all days. | 126 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | Hired ambulance is made available whenever there is an emergency. | 52 | page=52,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the reason for billing being stopped in 12 lease cases? | the initiation of Public Property Act/resumption notice issued/ litigation | (vi) In the case of estate rentals, billing has not been made in those cases for which port has issued resumption notice and eviction is under process. There are 12 lease cases for which billing has been stopped due to the initiation of Public Property Act/resumption notice issued/ litigation. | 219 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | There are 12 lease cases for which billing has been stopped due to the initiation of Public Property Act/resumption notice issued/ litigation. | 137 | page=137,block=0 | 0.800 | valid |
| What is the reason for the pending status of Jetty License fee recovery? | ongoing numerous litigations filed by the Jetty owners | The Legal cell of Cochin Port opined that since the WPs challenged the demand notices on the ground that the SOR was not approved by TAMP, fresh demand notice in accordance with Law can be always made. The status of the recovery of Jetty License fees is pending due to ongoing numerous litigations filed by the Jetty owners. Since the matter is subjudice, the License Fee receivable is not accounted as income in books of accounts. | 269 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | The status of the recovery of Jetty License fees is pending due to ongoing numerous litigations filed by the Jetty owners. | 136 | page=136,block=4 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why are The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which disputed? | court cases being sub-judice are not accounted as income in books of accounts | The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which are disputed due to court cases being sub-judice are not accounted as income in books of accounts. (vii) Details of Building taken over from lessees, not handed over as on 31.03.2024 Taken over from Date of Taking Over Building Cost M/s Lobo Brothers 31.01.2024 Valuation in progress M/s Pierce Lesslie 24.11.2023 Valuation in progress d) Figures of Balance Sheet, P & L Account & Schedules have been regrouped wherever necessary consequent on changes in the items during the year. | 75 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which are disputed due to court cases being sub-judice are not accounted as income in books of accounts. | 137 | page=137,block=8 | 0.800 | valid |
| How is Grant in Aid related to specific fixed assets presented in the Balance Sheet? | by showing the grant as a deduction from the gross value of the assets concerned in arriving at their book value | Premium on lease of land is treated as the income in the year of receipt under Finance and Miscellaneous Income. 8. Prior period items, i.e., income or expense which arise in the current financial year as a result of errors or omissions in the preparation of financial statements or due to revision of bills or claims of one or more prior periods are included under Finance & Miscellaneous Income or Finance & Miscellaneous Expenditure. 9. Income received out of investments from various funds is credited to the respective funds. 10. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the “Other Notes” to accounts. 11. Grant in Aid received related to specific fixed assets are presented in the Balance Sheet by showing the grant as a deduction from the gross value of the assets concerned in arriving at their book value. 12. | 700 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR%20and%20AA%202023-24%20Englihs%20version.pdf | Grant in Aid received related to specific fixed assets are presented in the Balance Sheet by showing the grant as a deduction from the gross value of the assets concerned in arriving at their book value. |
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