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―82. There is considerable tax literature and text that CUP Method, i.e. Comparable Uncontrolled Price Method, RP Method, i.e. Resale Price Method and CP Method, i.e. Cost Plus Method can be applied to a transaction or closely linked, or continuous transactions. Profits Split Method and TNM Method grouped as ‗transactional profit methods', can be equally effective and reliable when applied to closely linked or continuous transactions. Thus, it would be inappropriate to proceed with the arm's length computation methods, with a pre-conceived suppositions on singularity as a statutory mandate. Clubbing of closely linked, which would include continuous transactions, may be permissible and not ostracized. Aggregation of closely linked transactions or segregation by the assessed should be tested by the Assessing Officer/TPO on the benchmark and the exemplar; whether such aggregation/ segregation by the assessed should be interfered in terms of the four clauses stipulated in Section 92C(3) of the Act, read with the Rules. It would, among other aspects, refer to the method adopted and whether reliability and authenticity of the arm's length determination is affected or corrupted.