DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BANGALORE vs. M/S. WIPRO GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED, BANGALORE
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal found that the agreement for the non-compete fee was not filed, making it difficult to ascertain the parties' intentions. Therefore, the issue was remanded to the Assessing Officer for verification and decision based on applicable law.
What were the facts?
The assessee claimed a non-compete fee as a revenue expenditure. The Assessing Officer disallowed it, considering it a capital expenditure. The CIT(A) allowed the claim, but the High Court remanded the issue of non-compete fee to the Tribunal for further examination.
What were the issues?
Whether the non-compete fee paid by the assessee constitutes revenue or capital expenditure, and whether the agreement's terms support the claim.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘B’ BENCH : BANGALORE
Before: SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI & SMT. BEENA PILLAI
PER BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Present appeal arises out of remand by Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in ITA No. 1058/2008 vide order dated 02/12/2016 in an appeal filed by revenue.
The Ld.AR submitted that revenue filed appeal before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court against order dated 20/06/2008 passed by this Tribunal on following issues. 1) Reduction in claim of exemption of profits u/s. 10A. 2) Reduction in claim u/s. 80HHE.
Page 2 3) Reduction of claim u/s. 80IB 4) Disallowance of non-compete fee paid as a revenue expenditure
Hon’ble High Court while dealing with the above issues framed the following questions o
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