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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail Textuals 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 Claim | Sep. 30, 2012 Claim | Sep. 30, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total lease rental expenses | $ 125,268 | $ 82,033 | $ 380,251 | $ 226,581 | $ 352,867 | $ 244,192 | $ 144,118
Number of claims alleged in the amended complaint |  |  |  |  | 17 | 17 |
Number of claims asserted against the company |  |  |  |  | 5 | 5 |
Number of claims dismissed against asserted claims |  |  |  |  | 4 |  |

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