If you check the page number 144 of Nov 09 RTP it is given clearly as follows -
Students may note that the Study Material for Indirect Taxes contains all the relevant amendments made by the Finance Act, 2008. Further, circulars/notifications issued up to 30.04.2008 have also been incorporated therein. The following are the amendments which have been made between 01.05.2008 to 30.04.2009. It may be carefully noted that for the students appearing in November 2009 exams, the amendments made by the notifications, circulars and other legislations up to 30.04.2009 are relevant.
IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS MADE BETWEEN 01.05.2008 TO 30.04.2009