Valuation of specified security not being an equity share in the company

For the purposes of clause (ba) of sub-section (1) of section 115WC, the fair market value of any specified security, not being an equity share in a company, on the date on which the option vests with the employee, shall be such value as determined by a merchant banker on the specified date. Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule, "merchant banker" and "specified date" shall have the meanings assigned to them in clause (b) and clause (e) respectively of sub-rule (4) of rule 40C.