Bharti Airtel v. ITO (TDS)

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What is Bharti Airtel v. ITO (TDS) authority for?

Payment for human intervention to install or put equipment in place, distinct from human intervention involved in the transportation of calls between networks, does not constitute Fee for Technical Services (FTS) under section 9(1)(vii) of the Income-tax Act.

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Bharti Airtel v. ITO · 67 Taxmann.com 223 · Section 9(1)(vii) · Fee for Technical Services · FTS · Withholding tax · TDS · Use of equipment · Human intervention · Telecom services

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Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vii)Section 234BSection 270ASection 40(a)(i)Section 40(a)(ia)Section 7
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Judgments citing Bharti Airtel v. ITO (TDS)

ACIT Circle-2(2)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi vs. Michelin Roh Co. Ltd., Thailand

In the result, both the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1746/DEL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 Dec 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. B. R. R. Kumarms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Sh. Nikhil Tiwari, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 234ASection 270A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH ‘D’, NEW DELHI Before Dr. B. R. R. Kumar, Accountant Member Ms. Astha Chandra, Judicial member ITA No. 1746/Del/2023 : Asstt. Year: 2017-18 ITA No. 1747/Del/2023 : Asstt. Year: 2018-19 ACIT, Vs Michelin ROH Co. Ltd., Circle-2(2)(1), No. 33/4, Rama 9 Road, Huay International Taxation, Kwang, Bangkok, Kuay Kwang, New Delhi-110001 Sub-Deistrict, Thailand-999999 (APPELLANT) (RESPONDENT) PAN No. AAICM8662R Assessee by : Sh. Nikhil Tiwari, CA Revenue by : Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR Date of Hearing: 18.12.2023 Date of Pronouncement: 19.12.2023 ORDER Per Dr. B. R. R. Kumar,…

M/S. Telecom Italia Sparkle Singapore Pte. Limited, Singapore vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation- Circle 2(1), Bangalore

In the result, all the three appeals filed by assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 580/BANG/2020[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 Aug 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A Nos. 579 & 580/Bang/2020 Assessment Years : 2009-10 To 2010-11 M/S. Telecom Italia The Deputy Sparkle Singapore Pte. Commissioner Of Ltd., Income Tax, 23-01, Suntec Tower (International Four, Taxation), 6 Temasek Boulevard, Vs. Circle – 2(1), Singapore – 038986 Bangalore. Pan: Aagct6780P Appellant Respondent & It(It)A No. 1138/Bang/2022 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/S. Ti Sparkle The Deputy Singapore Pte. Ltd., Commissioner Of 23-01, Suntec Tower Income Tax, Four, (International 6 Temasek Boulevard, Taxation), Singapore – 038986 Circle – 2(2), Vs. Pan: Aagct6780P Bangalore. Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri Nischal .B, Addl. CIT (DR)
Section 148Section 195Section 201(1)Section 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 579 & 580/Bang/2020 Assessment Years : 2009-10 to 2010-11 M/s. Telecom Italia The Deputy Sparkle Singapore Pte. Commissioner of Ltd., Income Tax, 23-01, Suntec Tower (International Four, Taxation), 6 Temasek Boulevard, Vs. Circle – 2(1), Singapore – 038986 Bangalore. PAN: AAGCT6780P APPELLANT RESPONDENT & IT(IT)A No. 1138/Bang/2022 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/s. TI Sparkle The Deputy Singapore Pte. Ltd., Commissioner of 23-01, Suntec Tower Income Tax, Four,…

M/S. Telecom Italia Sparkle Singapore Pte. Limited, Singapore vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation- Circle 2(1), Bangalore

In the result, all the three appeals filed by assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 579/BANG/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 Aug 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A Nos. 579 & 580/Bang/2020 Assessment Years : 2009-10 To 2010-11 M/S. Telecom Italia The Deputy Sparkle Singapore Pte. Commissioner Of Ltd., Income Tax, 23-01, Suntec Tower (International Four, Taxation), 6 Temasek Boulevard, Vs. Circle – 2(1), Singapore – 038986 Bangalore. Pan: Aagct6780P Appellant Respondent & It(It)A No. 1138/Bang/2022 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/S. Ti Sparkle The Deputy Singapore Pte. Ltd., Commissioner Of 23-01, Suntec Tower Income Tax, Four, (International 6 Temasek Boulevard, Taxation), Singapore – 038986 Circle – 2(2), Vs. Pan: Aagct6780P Bangalore. Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri Nischal .B, Addl. CIT (DR)
Section 148Section 195Section 201(1)Section 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 579 & 580/Bang/2020 Assessment Years : 2009-10 to 2010-11 M/s. Telecom Italia The Deputy Sparkle Singapore Pte. Commissioner of Ltd., Income Tax, 23-01, Suntec Tower (International Four, Taxation), 6 Temasek Boulevard, Vs. Circle – 2(1), Singapore – 038986 Bangalore. PAN: AAGCT6780P APPELLANT RESPONDENT & IT(IT)A No. 1138/Bang/2022 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/s. TI Sparkle The Deputy Singapore Pte. Ltd., Commissioner of 23-01, Suntec Tower Income Tax, Four,…

Communications Global Network Services Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle-2(2), Bangalore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 32/BANG/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Aug 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuappeal No. Appellant Respondent It(It)A M/S. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner Of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : Ec1A 7Aj, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. Pan : Aagcc 9220 K It(It)A The Deputy Commissioner Of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -Do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 To 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. Assessment Years : 2010-11 To 2015-16 Assessee By : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee Rajkumar, Advocates Revenue By : Shri. Aseem Sharma, Cit(Dr), Itat, Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 28.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.08.2023

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee RajkumarFor Respondent: Shri. Aseem Sharma, CIT(DR), ITAT, Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 201Section 5(2)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI LAXMI PRASAD SAHU, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal No. Appellant Respondent IT(IT)A M/s. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : EC1A 7AJ, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. PAN : AAGCC 9220 K IT(IT)A The Deputy Commissioner of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 to 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. A…

M/S Communications Global Network Services Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation Circle-2(1), Bangalore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 89/BANG/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Aug 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuappeal No. Appellant Respondent It(It)A M/S. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner Of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : Ec1A 7Aj, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. Pan : Aagcc 9220 K It(It)A The Deputy Commissioner Of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -Do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 To 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. Assessment Years : 2010-11 To 2015-16 Assessee By : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee Rajkumar, Advocates Revenue By : Shri. Aseem Sharma, Cit(Dr), Itat, Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 28.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.08.2023

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee RajkumarFor Respondent: Shri. Aseem Sharma, CIT(DR), ITAT, Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 201Section 5(2)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI LAXMI PRASAD SAHU, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal No. Appellant Respondent IT(IT)A M/s. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : EC1A 7AJ, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. PAN : AAGCC 9220 K IT(IT)A The Deputy Commissioner of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 to 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. A…

M/S. Communications Global Network Services Limited, United Kingdom vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle- 2(1), Bangalore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 2218/BANG/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Aug 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuappeal No. Appellant Respondent It(It)A M/S. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner Of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : Ec1A 7Aj, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. Pan : Aagcc 9220 K It(It)A The Deputy Commissioner Of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -Do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 To 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. Assessment Years : 2010-11 To 2015-16 Assessee By : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee Rajkumar, Advocates Revenue By : Shri. Aseem Sharma, Cit(Dr), Itat, Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 28.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.08.2023

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Smt. Tanmayee RajkumarFor Respondent: Shri. Aseem Sharma, CIT(DR), ITAT, Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 201Section 5(2)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI LAXMI PRASAD SAHU, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal No. Appellant Respondent IT(IT)A M/s. Communications Global The Deputy Commissioner of No.89/Bang/2019 Network Services Limited, Income Tax 81, Newgate Street, London, (International Taxation), Assessment Year : EC1A 7AJ, Circle – 2(1), 2009-10 United Kingdom. Bengaluru. PAN : AAGCC 9220 K IT(IT)A The Deputy Commissioner of Nos.2218/Bang/2019, Income Tax 32/Bang/2021, -do (International Taxation), 709/Bang/2022, Circle – 2(2), 165 to 167/Bang/2023 Bengaluru. A…

Telefonica De Espana Sa, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle-2(2), Bangalore

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the assessee stands partly allowed as indicated hereinabove

ITA 180/BANG/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore10 Aug 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A Nos. 2657/Bang/2019, 180/Bang/2021 & 817/Bang/2022 Assessment Years : 2010-11 To 2012-13 M/S. Telefonica Depreciation Espana Sa, C/O. Bsr & Co.Llp, 3Rd Floor, Pebble The Acit(It)/Dcit(It), Beach, Circle – 2(2), Embassy Golf Links Bangalore. Business Park, Vs. Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 071. Pan: Aahct0411G Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sharath Rao, Ca Revenue By : Shri D.K. Mishra, Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Sharath Rao, CAFor Respondent: Shri D.K. Mishra, CIT DR
Section 147Section 148Section 201Section 234ASection 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘B’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 2657/Bang/2019, 180/Bang/2021 & 817/Bang/2022 Assessment Years : 2010-11 to 2012-13 M/s. Telefonica Depreciation Espana SA, C/o. BSR & Co.LLP, 3rd Floor, Pebble The ACIT(IT)/DCIT(IT), Beach, Circle – 2(2), Embassy Golf Links Bangalore. Business Park, Vs. Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 071. PAN: AAHCT0411G APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Sharath Rao, CA Revenue by : Shri D.K. Mishra, CIT DR Date of Hearing : 25-07-2023 Date of Pronouncem…

M/S. Telefonica De Espana Sa, Bangalore vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, (International Taxation), Circle- 2(2), Bangalore

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the assessee stands partly allowed as indicated hereinabove

ITA 2657/BANG/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore10 Aug 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A Nos. 2657/Bang/2019, 180/Bang/2021 & 817/Bang/2022 Assessment Years : 2010-11 To 2012-13 M/S. Telefonica Depreciation Espana Sa, C/O. Bsr & Co.Llp, 3Rd Floor, Pebble The Acit(It)/Dcit(It), Beach, Circle – 2(2), Embassy Golf Links Bangalore. Business Park, Vs. Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 071. Pan: Aahct0411G Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sharath Rao, Ca Revenue By : Shri D.K. Mishra, Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Sharath Rao, CAFor Respondent: Shri D.K. Mishra, CIT DR
Section 147Section 148Section 201Section 234ASection 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘B’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 2657/Bang/2019, 180/Bang/2021 & 817/Bang/2022 Assessment Years : 2010-11 to 2012-13 M/s. Telefonica Depreciation Espana SA, C/o. BSR & Co.LLP, 3rd Floor, Pebble The ACIT(IT)/DCIT(IT), Beach, Circle – 2(2), Embassy Golf Links Bangalore. Business Park, Vs. Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 071. PAN: AAHCT0411G APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Sharath Rao, CA Revenue by : Shri D.K. Mishra, CIT DR Date of Hearing : 25-07-2023 Date of Pronouncem…

Idea Cellular Limited (As Successor to Spice Communications Limited), Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT, Circle- 3(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 3425/MUM/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Feb 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: The Ld. Cit(A) Is Interconnected With Ground No.Ii. Hence, They Are Taken Up Together For Disposal.

Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 40Section 40a

…64 M/s. Vodafone Idea Ltd.,(As successor to Spice Communications Ltd.) 5. CIT vs M/s Vodafone South Lad. (241 Taxmann.com 496) (HC. Karnataka); 6. M/s Vodafone East Ltd. vs Addl. CM2015X61 Taxmann.com 263(ITAT Kolkota); 7. M/s Bharti Airtel Ltd. vs ITO (TDS) (67 Taxmann.com 223)ITAT, Delhi); Accordingly, the appellant made the following submissions: Thus the appellant humbly submits that following the view taken by High Court and Tribunals, especially the latest decisions of the Hon’ble Jaipur Tribunal & Hon’ble Bangalore Tribunal in appellant's own case(supra) and also in the case of Bharti Hexacom (supra) and t…

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1989/DEL/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 Feb 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N. K. Billaiya & Shri Anubhav Sharmabharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Vs. Acit, Taxation Section, First Floor, Circle-6(2), Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi Janpath, New Delhi-11001 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan:Aabcb5576G

For Appellant: Sh. Tarandeep Singh, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Sukesh Kumar Jain, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 194HSection 250Section 40Section 9(1)(vi)Section 9(1)(vii)

…INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “D”: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI N. K. BILLAIYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI ANUBHAV SHARMA, JUDICIAL MEMBER Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Vs. ACIT, Taxation Section, First Floor, Circle-6(2), Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi Janpath, New Delhi-11001 (Appellant) (Respondent) PAN:AABCB5576G Assessee by : Sh. Tarandeep Singh, Adv Revenue by: Sh. Sukesh Kumar Jain, CIT DR Date of Hearing 15/02/2023 Date of pronouncement 20/02/2023 O R D E R PER ANUBHAV SHARMA, J. M.: 1. The appeal has been preferred by the Assessee against the order dated 30.01.2017 of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax…

M/S. Madura Coats Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax., (International Transaction), Circle- 1(2), Bangalore

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1345/BANG/2019[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND MS. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/s. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner of 7th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. PAN: AABCM8297K APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Ajay Rotti, CA : Shri Shehnawaz ul Rahaman, Revenue by Addl. CIT (DR) Date of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 ORDER PER B…

M/S. Madura Coats Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax., (International Transaction), Circle- 1(2), Bangalore

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1344/BANG/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND MS. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/s. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner of 7th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. PAN: AABCM8297K APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Ajay Rotti, CA : Shri Shehnawaz ul Rahaman, Revenue by Addl. CIT (DR) Date of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 ORDER PER B…

DCIT, Circle-2(2)(1), New Delhi vs. Michelin Roh Co. Ltd., Gurgaon

In the result, the Revenue’s appeal is dismissed

ITA 8010/DEL/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 May 2022AY 2016-17
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Senior DR

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (DELHI BENCH ‘D’ : NEW DELHI) SHRI SHAMIM YAHYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER and MS. ASTHA CHANDRA, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA No.8010/Del./2019 (ASSESSMENT YEAR : 2016-17) DCIT, Circle 2(2)(1), vs. Michelin ROH Co. Ltd., New Delhi. SRBC & Associated LLP, Gold View Corporate Tower-B, Sector – 42, Sector Road, Gurgaon – 122 002 (Haryana). (PAN : AAICM8662R) (APPELLANT) (RESPONDENT) ASSESSEE BY : None REVENUE BY : Shri Sanjay Kumar, Senior DR Date of Hearing : 24.05.2022 Date of Order : 27.05.2022 ORDER PER SHAMIM YAHYA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER : This appeal is by the Revenue against the order…

M/S Belgacom International Carrier Services Sa, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(1) International Taxation, Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2884/BANG/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore26 Apr 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A No. 2884/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2008-09 M/S. Belgacom The Deputy International Carrier Commissioner Of Services Sa, Income Tax, Rue Lebeau 4, Circle -1(1), 1000 Brussels, International Taxation, Vs. Belgium. Bangalore. Appellant Respondent : Shri V. Sridharan, Senior Assessee By Advocate : Shri Pradeep Kumar, Cit-Dr & Revenue By Smt. Vandana Sagar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 16-03-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 26-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Non Resident Assessee Against Order Dated 30.10.2017 Passed By Dcit (It), Circle -1(1), Bangalore On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “Being Aggrieved By The Order Of The Learned Dcit, Circle - 1(1), International Taxation, Bengaluru ('A0'), Read With The Order Of The Learned Dispute Resolution Panel ('Drp*), Bengaluru, The Assessee Begs To Prefer The Present Appeal On The Following Grounds: 1. The Learned Ao Erred In Exercising, Jurisdiction U/S 147 Of The Act In The Case Of The Appellant. 2. The Lower Authorities Erred In Holding That A Sum Of Rs. 6,87,13,119/- Received By The Appellant From Its Customer In India Is In The Nature Of 'Royalty' Within The Meaning Of Section 9(1)(Vi) Of The It Act & Accordingly Taxable In India Under The It Act.

For Respondent: Shri V. Sridharan, Senior
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234ASection 234BSection 234CSection 9(1)(v)Section 9(1)(vi)Section 9(1)(vii)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. B.R. BASKARAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(IT)A No. 2884/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2008-09 M/s. Belgacom The Deputy International Carrier Commissioner of Services SA, Income Tax, Rue Lebeau 4, Circle -1(1), 1000 Brussels, International Taxation, Vs. Belgium. Bangalore. APPELLANT RESPONDENT : Shri V. Sridharan, Senior Assessee by Advocate : Shri Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR & Revenue by Smt. Vandana Sagar, CIT-DR Date of Hearing : 16-03-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 26-04-2022 ORDER PER BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER P…

Vodafone Idea Ltd., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (TDS)-2(3), Mumbai

In the result, all Revenue’s appeals are dismissed and assessee’s appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 6295/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Jan 2022AY 2009-10
Section 194HSection 194JSection 201(1)

…THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “F” Bench, Mumbai Shri Shamim Yahya (AM) & Shri Amarjit Singh (JM) I.T.A. No. 6242/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2009-10) I.T.A. No. 6243/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2010-11) I.T.A. No. 6246/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2011-12) I.T.A. No. 6244/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2012-13) Vs. M/s. Vodafone Idea Ltd. DCIT(TDS)-2(3) Room No. 718 (formerly known as 7th Floor, Smt. K.G. Vodafone India Ltd.) Mittal Ayurvedic 9th Floor, Birla Centurion Hospital Building Century Mills Compound Charni Road Pandurang Budhkar Marg Mumbai-400 002. Worli, Mumbai-400 030. (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No…

Dy. CIT (TDS)-2 (3), Mumbai vs. M/S Vodafone Idea Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all Revenue’s appeals are dismissed and assessee’s appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 6242/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Jan 2022AY 2009-10
Section 194HSection 194JSection 201(1)

…THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “F” Bench, Mumbai Shri Shamim Yahya (AM) & Shri Amarjit Singh (JM) I.T.A. No. 6242/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2009-10) I.T.A. No. 6243/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2010-11) I.T.A. No. 6246/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2011-12) I.T.A. No. 6244/Mum/2019 (Assessment Year 2012-13) Vs. M/s. Vodafone Idea Ltd. DCIT(TDS)-2(3) Room No. 718 (formerly known as 7th Floor, Smt. K.G. Vodafone India Ltd.) Mittal Ayurvedic 9th Floor, Birla Centurion Hospital Building Century Mills Compound Charni Road Pandurang Budhkar Marg Mumbai-400 002. Worli, Mumbai-400 030. (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No…

DCIT (TDS) 2(1), Mumbai vs. Reliance Communications Ltd, Navi Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3947/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Oct 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Rajesh Kumarआअसं. 3947/मुं/2017 ("न. व. 2012-13) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Tds)-2(1), Room No.615, 6Th Floor, Smt. K.G.Mittal Ayurvedic Hospital Bldg., Charni Road (W), Mumbai 400 002. ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Reliance Communications Ltd. ‘H”Block, 1St Floor, 1St Wing, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Pan: Aaacr 2658E

For Appellant: Shri Akhtar H. AnsariFor Respondent: None
Section 194JSection 201Section 201(1)

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण मुंबई पीठ “डी ” IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “D”, MUMBAI "ी "वकास अव"थी, "या"यक सद"य एवं "ी राजेशकुमार , लेखा सद"य के सम" BEFORE SHRI VIKAS AWASTHY, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI RAJESH KUMAR, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आअसं. 3947/मुं/2017 ("न. व. 2012-13) Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS)-2(1), Room No.615, 6th Floor, Smt. K.G.Mittal Ayurvedic Hospital Bldg., Charni Road (W), Mumbai 400 002. ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Reliance Communications Ltd. ‘H”Block, 1st Floor, 1st Wing, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent…

DCIT 8 (3)(1), Mumbai vs. Tata Teleservices (Mah.) Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment years 2012-2013

ITA 1059/MUM/2019[2012-13]Status: PendingITAT Mumbai31 Jan 2020AY 2012-13
For Appellant: Shri Hiten Chande (AR)For Respondent: Shri R. Manjunatha Swamy (CIT)
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 194JSection 40

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCHES “E”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI RAJESH KUMAR (AM) AND SHRI RAM LAL NEGI (JM) Assessment Year: 2012-2013 & Assessment Year: 2013-2014 The Dy. Commissioner of Income M/s Tata Teleservices Tax- 8(3)(1), (Mah.) Ltd., Room No. 615, 6th Floor, D-26, TTC Industrial Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Vs. Estate, MIDC Sanpada, Mumbai - 400020 Navi Mumbai - 400703 PAN: AAACH1458C (Appellant) (Respondent) Revenue by : Shri R. Manjunatha Swamy (CIT) Assessee by : Shri Hiten Chande (AR) Date of Hearing: 29/01/2020 Date of Pronouncement: 31/01/2020 O R D E R PER RAM LAL NEGI, JM These appe…

Idea Cellular Ltd., Noida vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed in part for statistical purposes

ITA 3369/DEL/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Oct 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N.K. Saini, Hon’Ble & Shri K. Narasimha Chary

For Appellant: Shri Ronak Doshi, CAFor Respondent: Ms Ashima Ned, Sr. DR
Section 133ASection 194Section 194HSection 194JSection 201(1)

…tors. The Tribunals have consistently found that such human intervention cannot be said to be for inter connection of a call. 10. We have gone through the decision of a coordinate bench of this Tribunal in Bharti Airtel Ltd. Vs ITO, TDS ward, New Delhi (2016) 67 Taxmann.com 223 (Delhi) wherein the Tribunal took the view that human intervention for providing certain services to put an equipment in place is different from the human intervention in the transportation of calls between two networks. Vide para 33 thereof the Tribunal held as follows: 33. All the Benches of the Tribunal are unanimous in their view on th…

Nunhems India Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Asst.CIT, Circle 16(1)

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for the A

ITA 1775/HYD/2013[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad05 Jul 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Smt. P. Madhavi Devi & Shri S.Rifaur Rahman

For Appellant: Shri Nageswar RaoFor Respondent: Smt. Suman Malik
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 194JSection 195Section 40Section 43B

…ecisions of in support of his contentions above: i) ITAT, Bangalore Bench, in the case of CIT vs. Torry Harris Business Solutions (P) Ltd reported in (2015) 61 Taxmann.com 235 (Bang.Trib); ii) ITAT at Delhi in the case of Bharti Airtel Ltd reported in (2016) 67 Taxmann.com 223 (Delhi Trib.); iii) Hon'ble Madras High Court in the case of Skycell Communications Ltd, reported in 251 ITR 53 (Mad.) iv) Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Kotak Securities reported in 67 Taxmann.com 336; v) ITAT at Pune in the case of T-3 Enetry Services Pvt Ltd reported in 91 Taxmann.com 334; and vi) ITAT at Delhi in the case of Voda…