CIT v. Havells India Ltd.

352 ITR 376High Court2013#1173 most cited

What is CIT v. Havells India Ltd. authority for?

For royalty income, especially in the context of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), the 'source of income' is the determinative factor for taxability, rather than merely the 'source of receipt'.

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CIT v. Havells India Ltd. · Havells India · Section 9(1)(vii) · Section 9(1)(vii)(b) · royalty income · source of income · DTAA · Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement · taxability of royalty · deemed to accrue or arise in India

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Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Havells India Ltd.

M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai vs. DCIT, Corporate Range - 1 (1), Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 40/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai vs. DCIT, Corporate Range - 1 (1), Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 39/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

DCIT, Corporate Range - 1 (1), Chennai vs. M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 315/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

JCIT(OSD), Corporate Circle-1(10, Chennai vs. Aspire Systems Indialtd., Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 159/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

DCIT, Corporate Circle - 1 (1), Chennai vs. M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 1071/CHNY/2022[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

DCIT, Corporate Circle - 1 (1), Chennai vs. M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 1070/CHNY/2022[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

DCIT, Corporate Circle - 1 (1), Chennai vs. M/S Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment

ITA 1069/CHNY/2022[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2023AY 2010-2011

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1069, 1070 & 1071/Chny/2022, 159 & 315/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Dcit/Jcit(Osd), M/S. Aspire Systems India Corporate Circle -1(1), V. Private Limited, Chennai – 600 034. Old No. 4, New No. 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aacca-4543-M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 39 & 40/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, FCA
Section 195Section 195(2)Section 197Section 37Section 40Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…S & AS-UAE). Further, it has submitted during the course of the hearing that the appellant's activity squarely falls under the category of "fee for technical services" as per the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs Havells India Ltd. In 352 ITR 376 (Delhi) and the decision of Hon'ble ITAT, 'D' Bench, Chennai, in the case of DCIT VS Alstom T & D India Ltd. (2016) in 68 Taxmann.com 366 due to the fact that, the subsidiary companies made available their complex technical skills for the completion/final execution of the software development programme with the ultimate customer of the appellant…

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…