22 July 2009
The act is silent on the issue raised. However clause (b) of explanation 3 to section 2(22)(e),for the purpose of substantial interest in a concern, used the words 'at any time during the previous year'. Therefore, according to the theory of harmonious interpretation, same analogy can be adopted for determining the % of shareholding also. But mind you, this is purely my personal understanding and not an advise rather an opinion.
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