OAKTON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CENTRE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, HYDERABAD,HYDERABAD vs. ITO, WARD-16(3), HYDERABAD, HYDERABAD

ITA 309/HYD/2017Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad12 June 2024AY 2012-13Bench: Shri Manjunatha, G. (Accountant Member), Shri K. Narasimha Chary (Judicial Member)16 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that outstanding receivables from AEs are international transactions and need to be benchmarked. However, it found the AO/DRP's method of adopting SBI PLR incorrect and remanded the issue for reconsideration based on the currency denomination of the receivables. The Tribunal upheld the disallowance of employee PF contribution remitted belatedly.

What were the facts?

The assessee, engaged in software development, filed its return of income. The Assessing Officer (AO) referred the case to the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) to determine the Arm's Length Price (ALP) of international transactions with Associated Enterprises (AEs). The TPO rejected the assessee's transfer pricing analysis and made adjustments.

What were the issues?

Whether outstanding receivables from AEs constitute an international transaction and the appropriate method for benchmarking interest on such receivables, and whether belated remittance of employee PF contribution is deductible.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 92CA,Section 92B,Section 36(1)(va),Section 2(24)(x),Section 139(1)

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad ‘ A‘ Bench, Hyderabad

Before: Shri Manjunatha, G. & Shri K. Narasimha Chary

Hearing: 10/06/2024

Per Manjunatha, G. A.M This appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the final assessment order passed by the Assessing Officer u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144C(13) of the I.T. Act, 1961, in pursuant to DRP-1 Bengaluru direction issued u/s 144(5) of the I.T. Act, dated 25.10.2016 and pertains to the A.Y 2012-13. ITA No 309 of 2017 Oakton Global Technology Services Centre India P Ltd

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The assessee has raised the following grounds of appeal: “Based on the facts and in the circumstances of th

The order continues below.

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