96A. Definitions

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(b) "applicant" means —

(i) a non-resident setting up a joint venture in India in collaboration with a non-resident or a resident; or

(ii) a resident setting up a joint venture in India in collaboration with a non-resident; or

(iii) a wholly owned subsidiary Indian company, of which the holding company is a foreign company,

who proposes to undertake any business activity in India and makes application for advance ruling;