[Valuation of specified security not being an equity share in the company.

40D. For the purposes of clause (ba) of sub-section (1) of section 115WC, the fair market value of any specified security, not being an equity share in a company, on the date on which the option vests with the employee, shall be such value as determined by a merchant banker on the specified date. 

Explanation.—For the purposes of this rule, "merchant banker" and "specified date" shall have the meanings assigned to them in clause (b) and clause (e) respectively of sub-rule (4) of rule 40C.]