CIT v. HEG Ltd.

263 ITR 230High Court2003#1474 most cited

What is CIT v. HEG Ltd. authority for?

Payments made for mere information, not involving the imparting of secret, confidential, or specialized technical, industrial, commercial, or scientific knowledge, experience, or skill, do not qualify as 'royalty' under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act or relevant DTAA articles. Not every piece of commercial information constitutes royalty; expertise or skill in providing it is required.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,005 Indian tax judgments — from 2013 to 2025.

Also referred to as

CIT v. HEG Ltd. · section 9(1)(vi) · section 195 · royalty income · definition of royalty · information as royalty · tax treaty · withholding tax · DTAA royalty · expertise or skill · commercial information

Sections most often in play

Section 195Section 143(3)Section 13(3)Section 195(2)Section 9(1)(vi)Section 195(1)Section 11(3)(a)Section 12

Issues it is cited on

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Judgments citing CIT v. HEG Ltd.

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. DCIT (International Taxation) -2 (1) (2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 213/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-56, Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 212/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 211/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 210/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 209/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 208/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 207/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 206/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 205/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 204/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 203/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 202/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 201/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4814/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4813/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4812/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4811/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. Dy. CIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4810/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4804/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 4803/MUM/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Amit Shuklaita Nos.201 To 233/Mum/2021, : A.Ys : 2018-19 & 4800 To 4804/Mum/2019 & 2019-20 4810 To 4814/Mum/2019 Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp Vs. Deputy Commissioner One International Center, Of Income Tax, (It) - Tower 3, 27Th - 32Nd Floor, 2(1)(2) Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai 400021 Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aacfd4815A] Ita Nos. 4744, 4775 To : A.Y : 2018-19 4782/Mum/2019 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Vs. Deputy Commissioner India Llp, Of Income Tax, (It) - Indiabulls Finance Centre 2(1)(2) Tower 3, 27Th-32Nd Floor, Mumbai 400021 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, (W) Mumbai 400013 [Pan: Aalfd7157J]

For Appellant: Shri P.J PardiwalaFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan
Section 195

…ill as contemplated in the definition of royalty as contained in clause (iv) of Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) or under article 11(3)(a) of the India-UK tax treaty. In support of his contention, he relied upon the following decisions : “a. CIT vs. HEG Ltd. 263 ITR 230 (MP) In this case, the assessee had paid certain amounts to a USA company for purchase of some information. The transaction was held by the AO to involve imparting of information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill and, therefore, the payment was held to be royalty. The Tribunal held that ther…