Deduction u/s 36(1)(viii) - Whether assessee is eligible for...

Deduction u/s 36(1)(viii) - Whether assessee is eligible for deduction u/s 36(1)(viii) even though the assessee is not an eligible entity under the provisions of the Act prior to amendment w.e.f. 01.04.2008? - the assessee is squarely covered within the meaning of expression ‘Financial Corporation’ and is entitled to benefit of deduction under Section 36(1)(viii) of the Act. - HC