CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants (P) Ltd. v. ACIT

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What is CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants (P) Ltd. v. ACIT authority for?

Companies that are functionally different, own intangibles, undertake R&D, or have high brand value and turnover should be excluded from the list of comparables when determining the arm's length margin.

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CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT · ITAT · 94 Taxmann.com 97 · 2018 · arm's length margin · comparable companies · exclusion of comparables · functional difference · intangibles · R&D · brand value · turnover

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M/S DELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX LTU , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals of the assessee and the revenue are partly allowed

ITA 932/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(Tp)A No.844/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 The Joint Vs. M/S.Dell International Services India Commissioner Of Private Limited, Income Tax, Ltu, (For The Merged Entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Divyashree Gardens, Challagutta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aaach1925Q Appellant Respondent It(Tp)A No.932/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S.Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner India Private Limited, Of Income Tax, Ltu, (For The Merged Entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aaach1925Q Appellant Respondent Revenue By : Shri Manjunath Karkihalli, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Assessee By : Shri T. Suryanarayana, Advocate Date Of Hearing : 07.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 14.11.2022

For Appellant: Shri T. Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri
Section 143(2)Section 92C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND Ms. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(TP)A No.844/Bang/2017 Assessment year : 2012-13 The Joint Vs. M/s.Dell International Services India Commissioner of Private Limited, Income Tax, LTU, (for the merged entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Divyashree Gardens, Challagutta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore – 560 071. PAN : AAACH1925Q APPELLANT RESPONDENT IT(TP)A No.932/Bang/2017 Assessment year : 2012-13 M/s.Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner India Private L…

JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (LTU) , BANGALORE vs. M/S DELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals of the assessee and the revenue are partly allowed

ITA 844/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(Tp)A No.844/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 The Joint Vs. M/S.Dell International Services India Commissioner Of Private Limited, Income Tax, Ltu, (For The Merged Entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Divyashree Gardens, Challagutta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aaach1925Q Appellant Respondent It(Tp)A No.932/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S.Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner India Private Limited, Of Income Tax, Ltu, (For The Merged Entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aaach1925Q Appellant Respondent Revenue By : Shri Manjunath Karkihalli, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Assessee By : Shri T. Suryanarayana, Advocate Date Of Hearing : 07.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 14.11.2022

For Appellant: Shri T. Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri
Section 143(2)Section 92C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND Ms. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(TP)A No.844/Bang/2017 Assessment year : 2012-13 The Joint Vs. M/s.Dell International Services India Commissioner of Private Limited, Income Tax, LTU, (for the merged entity Dell India Bangalore. Private Limited), No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Divyashree Gardens, Challagutta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore – 560 071. PAN : AAACH1925Q APPELLANT RESPONDENT IT(TP)A No.932/Bang/2017 Assessment year : 2012-13 M/s.Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner India Private L…

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(1)(1), BANGALORE vs. M/S ALTISOURCE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal filed by assessee stands allowed as indicated hereinabove and appeal filed by revenue stands dismissed

ITA 164/BANG/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Jun 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(Tp)A No. 162/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Altisource Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pritech Park, 3Rd & 5Th Floors Of Wing A & The Deputy 4Th Floor Of Wing B, Commissioner Of Block No. 12, Pritech Park, Income Tax, Survey No. 51-64/4, Circle – 1 (1)(2), Bellandur Village, Bangalore. Vs. Sarjapur Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 103. Pan: Aaaco9467A Appellant Respondent & It(Tp)A No. 164/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2012-13 (By Revenue) : Shri K.R. Vasudevan, Assessee By Advocate : Smt. Susan Dolores George Revenue By Cit (Osd) Date Of Hearing : 30-05-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29-06-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & The Revenue Against Order Dated 31.08.2017 Passed By The Ld.Cit(A)-1, Bangalore For A.Y. 2012-13 On Following Grounds Of Appeal:

Section 92C(3)(a)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(TP)A No. 162/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/s. Altisource Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pritech Park, 3rd and 5th Floors of wing A & The Deputy 4th Floor of Wing B, Commissioner of Block No. 12, Pritech Park, Income Tax, Survey No. 51-64/4, Circle – 1 (1)(2), Bellandur Village, Bangalore. Vs. Sarjapur Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bangalore – 560 103. PAN: AAACO9467A APPELLANT RESPONDENT & IT(TP)A No. 164/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2012-13 (By Revenue) : Shri…

M/S. OCWEN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SPECIAL RANGE - 5, BANGALORE

In the result appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 2411/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore13 May 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(Tp)A No. 2411/Bang/2019 Assessment Year : 2015-16 M/S. Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pritech Park, Block 12, The Joint Commissioner Unit 2, 5B & 6A Floors, Of Income-Tax, Bellandur Village, Special Range-5, Sarjapur Marathahalli Bangalore. Ring Road, Vs. Bangalore – 560 103. Pan: Aaaco3764E Appellant Respondent : Shri K.R. Vasudevan & Assessee By Ms. Rashmi, Advocates : Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, Revenue By Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 02-03-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 13-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 24/09/2019 Passed By The Ld.Jcit, Special Range-5, Bangalore Under Section 143 (3) R.W.S 144C (13) Of The Act, For Assessment Year 2015-16 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “I. Transfer Pricing The Grounds Mentioned Hereinafter Are Without Prejudice To One Another.

For Respondent: Shri K.R. Vasudevan &
Section 133(6)Section 143Section 92C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘B’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(TP)A No. 2411/Bang/2019 Assessment Year : 2015-16 M/s. Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pritech Park, Block 12, The Joint Commissioner Unit 2, 5B & 6A Floors, of Income-tax, Bellandur Village, Special Range-5, Sarjapur Marathahalli Bangalore. Ring Road, Vs. Bangalore – 560 103. PAN: AAACO3764E APPELLANT RESPONDENT : Shri K.R. Vasudevan & Assessee by Ms. Rashmi, Advocates : Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, Revenue by CIT-DR Date of Hearing : 02-03-2022 Date of Pronouncem…

ALCON LABORATORIES INDIA PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(1)(4), BANGALORE

In the result the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed as indicated herein above

ITA 726/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Apr 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(Tp)A No. 726/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Alcon Laboratories (India) The Deputy Pvt. Ltd., Commissioner Of 11Th Floor, Rmz Azure, Income Tax, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Circle – 1(1)(1), Bangalore – 560 092. Vs. Bangalore. Pan: Aacca3430F Appellant Respondent : Shri Percy Pardiwala, Sr. Assessee By Advocate : Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, Cit Revenue By (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 12-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 23/01/2017 Passed By The Ld.Ito, Ward-1(1)(4), Bangalore For Assessment Year 2012-13 On Following Revised Grounds Of Appeal: “Based On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, Alcon Laboratories (India) Private Limited (Hereinafter Referred To As "Appellant”), Respectfully Craves Leave To Prefer An Appeal Against The Order Passed By The Learned Assessing Officer [Hereinafter Referred To As The "Learned Ao”] In Pursuance To The Directions Issued By Hon'Ble

For Respondent: Shri Percy Pardiwala, Sr
Section 143(3)Section 144C

…the same from the list of comparables.” 7.1 Above views has been consistently followed by coordinate benches of this Tribunal in various case more particularly in case of CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt.Ltd., vs ACIT reported in (2018) 94 Taxmann.com 97 for assessment year 2012- 13. Respectfully following the view taken by this tribunal we hold that the aforesaid for companies are to be excluded from the final list of comparables for the purpose of determining the arm's length margin. Page 20 of 20 IT(TP)A No. 726/Bang/2017 14. Respectfully following the above view and the view taken in a…

M/S BRADY COMPANY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(1)(4), BANGALORE

In the result, ground 26 is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 790/BANG/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore22 Mar 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am It(Tp)A No.103/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 It(Tp)A No.790/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 M/S.Brady Company India Private The Income Tax Officer Limited, No.26, Survey No.41 Ward 1(1)(4) V. Bengaluru. Konappana Agrahara Village Begur, Hobli, Electronci City, Phase-Ii, Bengaluru – 560 100. Pan : Aaccb8163A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, Advocate Respondent By : Sri.Pradeep Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Pronouncement : 22.03.2022 Date Of Hearing : 07.03.2022 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm : These Appeals Are At The Instance Of The Assessee. The Relevant Assessment Year Is 2014-2015. 2. The Reason For Filing Two Appeals For Assessment Year 2014-2015 Is That Pursuant To The Dispute Resolution Panel’S (Drp) Directions (Directions Dated 28.09.2008), The A.O. Passed Final Assessment Order U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C Of The I.T.Act Dated 15.11.2018. In The Said Assessment Order, The Aggregate Transfer Pricing Adjustment Was Determined At Rs.14,43,51,081. An Appeal Has Been Filed Before The Tribunal Against The Order U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C Of The I.T.Act (Appeal No.It(Tp)A No.103/Bang/2019). Subsequently, On Application By The Assessee, The Drp Passed Rectification Order Dated

For Appellant: Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 154

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL BANGALORE BENCHES “C”, BANGALORE Before Shri George George K, JM & Ms.Padmavathy S, AM IT(TP)A No.103/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 IT(TP)A No.790/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 M/s.Brady Company India Private The Income Tax Officer Limited, No.26, Survey No.41 Ward 1(1)(4) v. Bengaluru. Konappana Agrahara Village Begur, Hobli, Electronci City, Phase-II, Bengaluru – 560 100. PAN : AACCB8163A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by : Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, Advocate Respondent by : Sri.Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR Date of Pronouncement : 22.03.2022 Date of Hearing : 07.03.2022 O R D E R…

M/S BRADY COMPANY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(1)(4), BANGALORE

In the result, ground 26 is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 103/BANG/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore22 Mar 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am It(Tp)A No.103/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 It(Tp)A No.790/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 M/S.Brady Company India Private The Income Tax Officer Limited, No.26, Survey No.41 Ward 1(1)(4) V. Bengaluru. Konappana Agrahara Village Begur, Hobli, Electronci City, Phase-Ii, Bengaluru – 560 100. Pan : Aaccb8163A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, Advocate Respondent By : Sri.Pradeep Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Pronouncement : 22.03.2022 Date Of Hearing : 07.03.2022 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm : These Appeals Are At The Instance Of The Assessee. The Relevant Assessment Year Is 2014-2015. 2. The Reason For Filing Two Appeals For Assessment Year 2014-2015 Is That Pursuant To The Dispute Resolution Panel’S (Drp) Directions (Directions Dated 28.09.2008), The A.O. Passed Final Assessment Order U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C Of The I.T.Act Dated 15.11.2018. In The Said Assessment Order, The Aggregate Transfer Pricing Adjustment Was Determined At Rs.14,43,51,081. An Appeal Has Been Filed Before The Tribunal Against The Order U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C Of The I.T.Act (Appeal No.It(Tp)A No.103/Bang/2019). Subsequently, On Application By The Assessee, The Drp Passed Rectification Order Dated

For Appellant: Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 154

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL BANGALORE BENCHES “C”, BANGALORE Before Shri George George K, JM & Ms.Padmavathy S, AM IT(TP)A No.103/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 IT(TP)A No.790/Bang/2019 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 M/s.Brady Company India Private The Income Tax Officer Limited, No.26, Survey No.41 Ward 1(1)(4) v. Bengaluru. Konappana Agrahara Village Begur, Hobli, Electronci City, Phase-II, Bengaluru – 560 100. PAN : AACCB8163A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by : Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, Advocate Respondent by : Sri.Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR Date of Pronouncement : 22.03.2022 Date of Hearing : 07.03.2022 O R D E R…

UNISYS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE - 7(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, assessee appeal stands allowed and revenue appeal stands dismissed

ITA 584/BANG/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore01 Nov 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Unisys India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy 5Th To 8Th & 10Th Floor, Commissioner Of Rga Tech Park, Income-Tax, Sy#31 Wing B, Blk No. 3, Circle – 7(1)(1), Bangalore - 560035. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaacu1502G Appellant Respondent & Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Unisys India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy 5Th To 8Th & 10Th Floor, Commissioner Of Rga Tech Park, Income-Tax, Sy#31 Wing B, Blk No. 3, Circle – 7(1)(1), Bangalore - 560035. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaacu1502G Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Dhanesh Batra, Ca Revenue By : Shri Muzaffar Hussain, Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 01-09-2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 01-11-2021 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Cross Appeals Are Filed By Assessee & Revenue Against The Order Of Ld.Cit(A)-7, Bangalore Dated 19.11.2018 For A.Y. 2012-13 On Following Grounds Of Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri Dhanesh Batra, CAFor Respondent: Shri Muzaffar Hussain, CIT (DR)
Section 133(6)Section 92D

…age 20 of 25 ITA Nos. 584 & 191/Bang/2019 Above views has been consistently followed by coordinate benches of this Tribunal in various case more particularly in case of CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Vs. ACIT reported in (2018) 94 Taxmann.com 97 for assessment year 2012-13.” Respectfully following the view taken by this Tribunal we hold that the aforesaid companies are rightly excluded from the final list of comparables for the purpose of determining the arm’s length margin. 7.4 Revenue also seeks inclusion of one comparable under ITES segment which is Infosys BPO Ltd. INFOSYS LI…

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(1), BANGALORE vs. M/S UNISYS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED , BANGALORE

In the result, assessee appeal stands allowed and revenue appeal stands dismissed

ITA 191/BANG/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore01 Nov 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Unisys India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy 5Th To 8Th & 10Th Floor, Commissioner Of Rga Tech Park, Income-Tax, Sy#31 Wing B, Blk No. 3, Circle – 7(1)(1), Bangalore - 560035. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaacu1502G Appellant Respondent & Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Unisys India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy 5Th To 8Th & 10Th Floor, Commissioner Of Rga Tech Park, Income-Tax, Sy#31 Wing B, Blk No. 3, Circle – 7(1)(1), Bangalore - 560035. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaacu1502G Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Dhanesh Batra, Ca Revenue By : Shri Muzaffar Hussain, Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 01-09-2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 01-11-2021 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Cross Appeals Are Filed By Assessee & Revenue Against The Order Of Ld.Cit(A)-7, Bangalore Dated 19.11.2018 For A.Y. 2012-13 On Following Grounds Of Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri Dhanesh Batra, CAFor Respondent: Shri Muzaffar Hussain, CIT (DR)
Section 133(6)Section 92D

…age 20 of 25 ITA Nos. 584 & 191/Bang/2019 Above views has been consistently followed by coordinate benches of this Tribunal in various case more particularly in case of CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Vs. ACIT reported in (2018) 94 Taxmann.com 97 for assessment year 2012-13.” Respectfully following the view taken by this Tribunal we hold that the aforesaid companies are rightly excluded from the final list of comparables for the purpose of determining the arm’s length margin. 7.4 Revenue also seeks inclusion of one comparable under ITES segment which is Infosys BPO Ltd. INFOSYS LI…

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