Approval of scientific research programme under tax provisions enabling sponsored university research and tax recognition. Approval is granted for a scientific research programme under section 35(2A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, read with rule 6(iv) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, for the project 'Isolation and characterization of biologically active compounds from plants,' specifying the sponsor, host institution, approved duration and estimated expenditure. The notification also records that Poona University is recognized under section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act by a prior notification.