https://www.taxtmi.com/manuals?id=5924 Statutory interpretation of words and phrases requires ascertaining the ordinary or natural meaning of the term within the statute's context-considering the statute as a whole, prior law, related enactments, scope and the mischief intended-and applying that meaning unless it yields a result clearly inconsistent with legislative intent. Where language is clear and admits only one meaning, the plain meaning controls and courts must not add to or subtract from statutory provisions; departures are permitted only to avoid results that could not reasonably have been intended by the legislature. en-us Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:08:00 +0530 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:07:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/manuals?id=5924 Statutory interpretation of words and phrases requires ascertaining the ordinary or natural meaning of the term within the statute's context-considering the statute as a whole, prior law, related enactments, scope and the mischief intended-and applying that meaning unless it yields a result clearly inconsistent with legislative intent. Where language is clear and admits only one meaning, the plain meaning controls and courts must not add to or subtract from statutory provisions; departures are permitted only to avoid results that could not reasonably have been intended by the legislature. Manuals Indian Laws Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:08:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/manuals?id=5924