87. Substituted by the Finance Act, 2001, w.e.f. 1-4-2002. Prior to its
substitution, Explanation, as amended by the Finance Act, 2000, w.e.f. 1-4-2001,
read as under :
‘Explanation.—For the
purposes of this clause, “infrastructure facility” means,—
(a) a road, bridge, airport, port, inland
waterways and inland ports, rail system or any other public facility of a
similar nature as may be notified by the Board in this behalf in the Official
Gazette;
(b) a highway project including housing or other
activities being an integral part of the highway project; and
(c) a water supply project, water treatment
system, irrigation project, sanitation and sewerage system or solid waste
management system;’
See also Circular No.
7/2002, dated 26-8-2002. For details, see Taxmann’s
Master Guide to Income-tax Act.