Scientific research programme approval permits tax recognition of a sponsored leprosy research project at designated hospitals. Approval is granted for a scientific research programme titled 'Common Workshop' sponsored by the Poona District Leprosy Committee, to be conducted at Dr. Bandorawalla Leprosy Hospital, Kondhawa and other centres, for a specified multi year period with an estimated cost; the sponsoring committee's prior recognition by the Ministry of Finance is noted and the notification is made effective from the stated effective date for tax related purposes.