CIT v. HCL Technologies Ltd.

404 ITR 719Supreme Court of India2018#556 most cited

What is CIT v. HCL Technologies Ltd. authority for?

When calculating deductions under sections like 10A or 10AA, any expenses or items reduced from 'export turnover' in the numerator must also be reduced from 'total turnover' in the denominator to ensure consistent application of the deduction formula.

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Judgments citing CIT v. HCL Technologies Ltd.

Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Ltu), Bangalore vs. M/S Dell International Services India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue and assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 1971/BANG/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore25 Aug 2021AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Shri B.R.Baskaran, Am It(Tp)A No.1907/Bang/2017 : Asst.Year 2008-2009 M/S.Dell International Services The Addl.Commissioner Of India Private Limited (Formerly Income-Tax (Ltu) V. Known As Dell Computers India Bangalore. Private Limited) No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A Divyashree Greens, Challaghatta Village, Varthur, Hobli Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aabcd1741M. (Appellant) (Respondent) It(Tp)A No.1971/Bang/2017 : Asst.Year 2008-2009 The Addl.Commissioner Of M/S.Dell International Services Income-Tax (Ltu) India Private Limited (Formerly V. Bangalore. Known As Dell Computers India Private Limited) Bangalore – 560 071. (Appellant) (Respondent) Revenue By : Sri.Muzaffar Hussain, Cit-Dr Assessee By : Sri.T.Surayanarayana, Advocate Date Of Pronouncement : 25.08.2021 Date Of Hearing : 24.08.2021 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm The Above Cross Appeals Were Disposed Of By The Itat Vide Its Order Dated 23.10.2019. The Assessee Filed Miscellaneous Petition (Mp No.64/Bang/2020 & Mp No.65/Bang/2020) For Non-Adjudication Of Assessee’S Prayer, Namely, Exclusion Of E-Zest Solutions Limited & Softsol India Limited From The Final List Of Comparables. Further, As Regards The Corporate Tax Issue, It Was Stated In The Mp That There Is No Adjudication Of Ground Nos.15 & 16 In 2 It(Tp)A No.1907 & 1971/Bang/2017. M/S.Dell International Services India Pvt.Ltd. Assessee’S Appeal. In Grounds 15 & 16, The Issue Raised Is That The Assessee Is Entitled To Benefit U/S 10A Of The I.T.Act In Respect Of Additions Agreed Under Map. The Assessee’S Further Prayer As Regards Ground No.1 In Revenue’S Appeal Is That Though The Issue Has Been Discussed, Since It Is Appearing In Ground No.15 & 16 Of The Assessee’S Appeal, The Conclusions Of The Itat In Its Order Dated 23.10.2019 Also Needs To Be Modified.

For Appellant: Sri.T.Surayanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.Muzaffar Hussain, CIT-DR
Section 10A

…turnover also to be reduced from the total turnover. 7.1 After hearing rival submissions, we are of the view that the above issue raised by the Revenue is no more res integra. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. HCL Technologies Ltd. reported in 404 ITR 719 had held that when expenditure are reduced from the export turnover, the same need to be reduced also from the total turnover while calculating deduction u/s 10A of the I.T.Act. In view of the dictum laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court, ground No.1 raised in Revenue’s appeal is rejected. 10 IT(TP)A No.1907 & 1971/Bang/2017. M/s.Dell Internationa…

M/S Dell International Services India Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Ltu), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue and assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 1907/BANG/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore25 Aug 2021AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Shri B.R.Baskaran, Am It(Tp)A No.1907/Bang/2017 : Asst.Year 2008-2009 M/S.Dell International Services The Addl.Commissioner Of India Private Limited (Formerly Income-Tax (Ltu) V. Known As Dell Computers India Bangalore. Private Limited) No.12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A Divyashree Greens, Challaghatta Village, Varthur, Hobli Bangalore – 560 071. Pan : Aabcd1741M. (Appellant) (Respondent) It(Tp)A No.1971/Bang/2017 : Asst.Year 2008-2009 The Addl.Commissioner Of M/S.Dell International Services Income-Tax (Ltu) India Private Limited (Formerly V. Bangalore. Known As Dell Computers India Private Limited) Bangalore – 560 071. (Appellant) (Respondent) Revenue By : Sri.Muzaffar Hussain, Cit-Dr Assessee By : Sri.T.Surayanarayana, Advocate Date Of Pronouncement : 25.08.2021 Date Of Hearing : 24.08.2021 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm The Above Cross Appeals Were Disposed Of By The Itat Vide Its Order Dated 23.10.2019. The Assessee Filed Miscellaneous Petition (Mp No.64/Bang/2020 & Mp No.65/Bang/2020) For Non-Adjudication Of Assessee’S Prayer, Namely, Exclusion Of E-Zest Solutions Limited & Softsol India Limited From The Final List Of Comparables. Further, As Regards The Corporate Tax Issue, It Was Stated In The Mp That There Is No Adjudication Of Ground Nos.15 & 16 In 2 It(Tp)A No.1907 & 1971/Bang/2017. M/S.Dell International Services India Pvt.Ltd. Assessee’S Appeal. In Grounds 15 & 16, The Issue Raised Is That The Assessee Is Entitled To Benefit U/S 10A Of The I.T.Act In Respect Of Additions Agreed Under Map. The Assessee’S Further Prayer As Regards Ground No.1 In Revenue’S Appeal Is That Though The Issue Has Been Discussed, Since It Is Appearing In Ground No.15 & 16 Of The Assessee’S Appeal, The Conclusions Of The Itat In Its Order Dated 23.10.2019 Also Needs To Be Modified.

For Appellant: Sri.T.Surayanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.Muzaffar Hussain, CIT-DR
Section 10A

…turnover also to be reduced from the total turnover. 7.1 After hearing rival submissions, we are of the view that the above issue raised by the Revenue is no more res integra. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. HCL Technologies Ltd. reported in 404 ITR 719 had held that when expenditure are reduced from the export turnover, the same need to be reduced also from the total turnover while calculating deduction u/s 10A of the I.T.Act. In view of the dictum laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court, ground No.1 raised in Revenue’s appeal is rejected. 10 IT(TP)A No.1907 & 1971/Bang/2017. M/s.Dell Internationa…

Atos India Private Limited, Mumbai vs. DCIT, RG. 14(1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 865/MUM/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 May 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Rajesh Kumarआअसं. 7592/मुं/2014 ("न. व.2010-11) आअसं. 865/मुं/2016 ("न. व. 2011-12) Atos India Pvt. Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Complex, Plat No 5, Pirojshanagar, Lbs Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400 079 ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant Pan: Aaaco 2461J बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax-9(1)(2) Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai 400 020 ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent आअसं. 1212/मुं/2016 ("न. व. 2011-12) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax-14(1)(1), Room No.460, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai 400 020 ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant Vs. Atos India Pvt. Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Complex, Plat No 5, Pirojshanagar, Lbs Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400 079 Pan: Aaaco 2461J ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Dhanesh Bafna With Shri Arpit Agarwal Revenue By : Shri Anand Mohan

For Appellant: Shri Dhanesh Bafna with Shri Arpit AgarwalFor Respondent: Shri Anand Mohan
Section 143(3)

…f the Act, the expenditure towards freight and insurance should be excluded from the total turnover, as well as export turnover. The aforesaid judgment has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of CIT vs. HCL Technologies Ltd. reported 404 ITR 719 (SC). In view of settled legal position, the Assessing Officer is directed to reduce foreign expenses from export turnover and also from total turnover. The ground No.5 of the appeal is thus, allowed. 18 ITA NO.865/MUM/2016 (A.Y.2011-12) 17. In ground No.6 of appeal, the assessee has assailed grant of short credit of advance tax. The ld. Autho…

Atos India P.Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT RG 9(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 7592/MUM/2014[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 May 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Rajesh Kumarआअसं. 7592/मुं/2014 ("न. व.2010-11) आअसं. 865/मुं/2016 ("न. व. 2011-12) Atos India Pvt. Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Complex, Plat No 5, Pirojshanagar, Lbs Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400 079 ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant Pan: Aaaco 2461J बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax-9(1)(2) Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai 400 020 ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent आअसं. 1212/मुं/2016 ("न. व. 2011-12) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax-14(1)(1), Room No.460, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai 400 020 ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant Vs. Atos India Pvt. Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Complex, Plat No 5, Pirojshanagar, Lbs Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400 079 Pan: Aaaco 2461J ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Dhanesh Bafna With Shri Arpit Agarwal Revenue By : Shri Anand Mohan

For Appellant: Shri Dhanesh Bafna with Shri Arpit AgarwalFor Respondent: Shri Anand Mohan
Section 143(3)

…f the Act, the expenditure towards freight and insurance should be excluded from the total turnover, as well as export turnover. The aforesaid judgment has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of CIT vs. HCL Technologies Ltd. reported 404 ITR 719 (SC). In view of settled legal position, the Assessing Officer is directed to reduce foreign expenses from export turnover and also from total turnover. The ground No.5 of the appeal is thus, allowed. 18 ITA NO.865/MUM/2016 (A.Y.2011-12) 17. In ground No.6 of appeal, the assessee has assailed grant of short credit of advance tax. The ld. Autho…

The ACIT 2(3), Mumbai vs. M/S. Tata Sonsltd, Mumbai

Appeal stand allowed to that extent

ITA 4041/MUM/2007[2003-2004]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 May 2021AY 2003-2004

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील िं./ I.T.A. No.4041/Mum/2007 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2003-04) Acit-2(3) M/S. Tata Sons Ltd. बिाम/ Room No.555 Bombay House Aaykar Bhavan 24, Homi Modi Street Vs. Mumbai – 400 020. Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. स्थायीलेखा िं./ जीआइआर िं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaact-4060-A (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : & आयकरअपील िं./ I.T.A. No.3664/Mum/2007 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2003-04) M/S. Tata Sons Ltd. Acit-2(3) बिाम/ Bombay House Room No.555 24, Homi Modi Street Aaykar Bhavan Vs. Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. Mumbai – 400 020. स्थायीलेखा िं./ जीआइआर िं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaact-4060-A (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : Assessee By : Ms. Aarti Vissanji -Ld.Ar Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Singh-Ld.Cit-Dr ुनवाई की तारीख/ : 23/03/2021 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 05/05/2021 Date Of Pronouncement Assessment Year 2003-04

For Appellant: Ms. Aarti Vissanji -Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Singh-Ld.CIT-DR
Section 10ASection 10BSection 14ASection 36(1)(iii)Section 80MSection 90

…ator, Ld. AR has followed reliance on the decision of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in Pr.CIT V/s Dishman Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Ltd. (2019 112 Taxmann.com 91). The Hon’ble Court following the decision of Hon’ble Apex Court in CIT V/s HCL Technologies Ltd. (404 ITR 719) decided the issue in assessee’s favor. It was further observed that SLP against similar view taken by Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in Pr. CIT V/s Tesco Hindustan Service Center Private Ltd. (257 Taxman 92) stood dismissed. The Hon’ble Karnataka High Court held that while computing deduction u/s 10A, if the export turnover in numerator is arrived…