DIT v. Nokia Networks OY

358 ITR 259High Court2013#287 most cited

What is DIT v. Nokia Networks OY authority for?

Payments for the supply of software along with telecom equipment are not in the nature of royalty if they are for the use of a copyrighted article, not the copyright itself. Such payments are not taxable in India in the absence of a Permanent Establishment (PE).

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,005 Indian tax judgments — from 2015 to 2025.

Also referred to as

DIT v. Nokia Networks OY · Nokia Networks OY · Section 9(1)(vi) · Section 195 · software payments · royalty income · fees for technical services · copyrighted article vs copyright · Permanent Establishment · DTAA · make available clause

Also reported as

212 Taxmann 6825 Taxmann.com 225253 CTR 417

Sections most often in play

Section 1961Section 143(3)Section 9(1)(vi)Section 144C(13)Section 234BSection 195Section 9(1)(vii)Section 270A

Issues it is cited on

section 9(1)(v)section 9(2)make available clausecopyrighted articlesection 44bbsection 44bsection 90(2)fees for included servicessection 9(1)(vi)fees for technical servicescomputer softwaresection 9(1)(vii)

Judgments citing DIT v. Nokia Networks OY

Ge Hydro France, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle-1(3)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 2085/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Mar 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri C. N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Aditya Vohra, Adv
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 40Section 44B

…mission that Offshore supply are not taxable under the Act, he relied Ishikawajma-Harima Heavy Industries Ltd vs DIT: [2007] 288 ITR 408 (SC), DIT vs LG Cable Ltd: [2011] 237 CTR 438 (Del), DIT ITA No.2085 & 2086/Del/2022 GE Hydro France vs Nokia Networks OY: 358 ITR 259 (Del) and Siemens Mobile Communications SPA vs DCIT: [2020] 182 ITD 479 (Del Trib.) 9.8.3 The non applicability of Section 44BBB qua offshore supply was supported by Ld. Sr. Counsel by relying DDIT vs Mitsui & Co Ltd: 118 taxmann.com 379 (Del Trib.), DOT vs Whessoe Oil & Gas Ltd: 87 taxmann.com 342 (Mum Trib.) and Atomstroy Export vs DCIT: ITA No…

DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi vs. Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 673/DEL/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasada.Yr. : 2012-13 Sunbeam Lightweighting Vs. Dcit, Circle 24(2), Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi – 110002 (Formerly: Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd), 38/6, K.M. Stone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Narsingpur, Gurgaon-122001 (Pan: Aafcn8583K) (Appellant) (Respondent) & Ay 2012-13 Dcit, Circle 24(2), Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd, Room No. 328, Cr Building, Vs. S-323, Panchsheel Park, Ip Estate, New Delhi – 110 017 New Delhi – 2 (Pan: Aaabcs2948F) (Respondent) (Appellant) Assessee By : Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. Sushil Kumar, Adv. & Sh. Parvesh Kumar, Adv. Department By : Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing : 20.12.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 27.12.2023 Order Per Shamim Yahya, Am : The Assessee As Well As Revenue Has Filed The Cross Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-8, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2012-13 On The Following Grounds:-

For Appellant: Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. SushilFor Respondent: Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 264Section 40Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

…n Article 12 of DTAA with Japan. In order to 21 overcome the judgment (supra) an explanation below section 9(2) was introduced by the Finance Act, 2010 retrospectively. Referring to the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Del), the Ld. AR submitted that the amendment cannot be read into the DTAA. He also referred to the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in IHI Corporation vs. Addl. DIT (Int. taxation) (2013) 32 taxmann.Com 132 (Mumbai Trib.) wherein the Tribunal held that in view of the amendment to the relevant provisions by means of the substitution of E…

Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt Ltd (Formely Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd), Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 115/DEL/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasada.Yr. : 2012-13 Sunbeam Lightweighting Vs. Dcit, Circle 24(2), Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi – 110002 (Formerly: Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd), 38/6, K.M. Stone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Narsingpur, Gurgaon-122001 (Pan: Aafcn8583K) (Appellant) (Respondent) & Ay 2012-13 Dcit, Circle 24(2), Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd, Room No. 328, Cr Building, Vs. S-323, Panchsheel Park, Ip Estate, New Delhi – 110 017 New Delhi – 2 (Pan: Aaabcs2948F) (Respondent) (Appellant) Assessee By : Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. Sushil Kumar, Adv. & Sh. Parvesh Kumar, Adv. Department By : Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing : 20.12.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 27.12.2023 Order Per Shamim Yahya, Am : The Assessee As Well As Revenue Has Filed The Cross Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-8, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2012-13 On The Following Grounds:-

For Appellant: Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. SushilFor Respondent: Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 264Section 40Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

…n Article 12 of DTAA with Japan. In order to 21 overcome the judgment (supra) an explanation below section 9(2) was introduced by the Finance Act, 2010 retrospectively. Referring to the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Del), the Ld. AR submitted that the amendment cannot be read into the DTAA. He also referred to the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in IHI Corporation vs. Addl. DIT (Int. taxation) (2013) 32 taxmann.Com 132 (Mumbai Trib.) wherein the Tribunal held that in view of the amendment to the relevant provisions by means of the substitution of E…

Atomstroyexport, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It)Circle -1(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 575/MUM/2023[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Dec 2023AY 2020-2021

Bench: Shri Kuldip Singh, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

For Respondent: Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 234BSection 44B

…an overall responsibility for carrying out the entire agreement but yet the same was not relevant for determining the taxability of income arising from offshore supply of equipment. Similar view has been taken by the Delhi High Court in DIT v. Nokia OY [2013] 358 ITR 259/212 Taxman 68/[2012] 25 taxmann.com 225 and Delhi High in Linde AG, Linde Engg. Division, (supra) which, in turn, placed reliance on Apex Court's decision in Ishikawajma-Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. (supra). 14.16 Ld. DR has relied upon the decision in Roxar Maxmium Reservoir Performance WLL (supra), where the authority for advance rulings has h…

Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Mumbai vs. ACIT Range 2(1)(1) International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, appeals are partly allowed

ITA 731/DEL/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Oct 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Vice- & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarassessment Year: 2019-22 With Assessment Year: 2020-21. Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Vs. Acit, Mumbai, Circle- Intl. Tax. 2(1)(1), 14Th Floor, The Ruby 29 New Delhi Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra Pan :Aacci9974L (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, DELHI BENCH: ‘D’ NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, VICE-PRESIDENT AND DR. B.R.R. KUMAR, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year: 2019-22 With Assessment Year: 2020-21. Inmarsat Solutions BV, Vs. ACIT, Mumbai, Circle- Intl. Tax. 2(1)(1), 14th Floor, The Ruby 29 New Delhi Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra PAN :AACCI9974L (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by Ms. Arti Sathe, Advocate Ms. Asaavari Kadam, Advocate Department by Sh. Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT(DR) Date of hearing 26.10.2023 Date of pronouncement 26.10.2023 ORDER Captioned appeals have been filed by the…

Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Mumbai vs. ACIT, Circle Int. Tax. 2(1) (1), New Delhi

In the result, appeals are partly allowed

ITA 1883/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Oct 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Vice- & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarassessment Year: 2019-22 With Assessment Year: 2020-21. Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Vs. Acit, Mumbai, Circle- Intl. Tax. 2(1)(1), 14Th Floor, The Ruby 29 New Delhi Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra Pan :Aacci9974L (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, DELHI BENCH: ‘D’ NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, VICE-PRESIDENT AND DR. B.R.R. KUMAR, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year: 2019-22 With Assessment Year: 2020-21. Inmarsat Solutions BV, Vs. ACIT, Mumbai, Circle- Intl. Tax. 2(1)(1), 14th Floor, The Ruby 29 New Delhi Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra PAN :AACCI9974L (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by Ms. Arti Sathe, Advocate Ms. Asaavari Kadam, Advocate Department by Sh. Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT(DR) Date of hearing 26.10.2023 Date of pronouncement 26.10.2023 ORDER Captioned appeals have been filed by the…

Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt Ltd (Formely Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd), Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

ITA 117/DEL/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Oct 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Sh. M. Balaganesh & Sh.Anubhav Sharma

Section 143(3)Section 195Section 234Section 234ASection 40Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…ed in Article 12 of DTAA with Japan. In order to overcome the judgment (supra) an explanation below section 9(2) was introduced by the Finance Act, 2010 retrospectively. Referring to the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Del), the Ld. AR submitted that the amendment cannot be read into the DTAA. He also referred to the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in IHI Corporation vs. Addl. DIT (Int. taxation) (2013) 32 taxmann.Com 132 (Mumbai Trib.) wherein the Tribunal held that in view of the amendment to the relevant provisions by means of the substitution of E…

Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt Ltd (Formely Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd), Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

ITA 116/DEL/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Oct 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. M. Balaganesh & Sh.Anubhav Sharma

Section 143(3)Section 195Section 234Section 234ASection 40Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)

…ed in Article 12 of DTAA with Japan. In order to overcome the judgment (supra) an explanation below section 9(2) was introduced by the Finance Act, 2010 retrospectively. Referring to the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Del), the Ld. AR submitted that the amendment cannot be read into the DTAA. He also referred to the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in IHI Corporation vs. Addl. DIT (Int. taxation) (2013) 32 taxmann.Com 132 (Mumbai Trib.) wherein the Tribunal held that in view of the amendment to the relevant provisions by means of the substitution of E…

Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Maharashtra vs. ACIT (International Taxation) Circle 2(1)(1)-Delhi, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 1717/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Oct 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri G. S. Pannua N D Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad

For Appellant: Ms. Aarti Sathe, &
Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vi)

…nd the issue which was posed before different forums for consideration and find that it has been consistently held relying upon the decisions of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the cases of New Skies Satellite(2016) 382 ITR 1, DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 and Asia Satellite Communications Co. Ltd. (supra) in the decisions of Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. dated 25.04.2007 in ITA Nos. 7299 & 7300/ Mum/2010 for A.Y. 2005- 06 and 2007-08, DDIT vs. Shell 9 Inmarsat Global Ltd. ITA No. 8544/M/2010 & 5 ors. Information Technology International BV dated 15.03.2017 in ITA No. 5051/Mum/ 2009 & Others for A.Y. 200…

ACIT(Ltu-1), Mumbai vs. M/S. Tcs Ltd, Mumbai

ITA 5904/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai15 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy () & Ms. Padmavathy S. ()

Section 10ASection 115JSection 14ASection 19Section 40Section 90(1)(a)

…1 ITA 5199/Mum/2019 ITA 5904/Mum/2019 M/s TCS Ltd IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “J”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI VIKAS AWASTHY (JUDICIAL MEMBER) AND Ms. PADMAVATHY S. (ACCOUNTANT MEMBER) I.T.A. No.5199/Mum/2019 (Assessment year: 2014-15) M/s Tata Consultancy Services vs Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax Limited, 9th Floor, Nirmal Building LTU-1, Mumbai, 29th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021 Centre One, World Trade Centre PAN : AAACR4849R Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005 APPELLANT RESPONDENT I.T.A. No.5904/Mum/2019 (Assessment year: 2014-15) Assistant Commissioner of Income- vs M/s Tata Consultancy S…

Tata Consultancy Serrvices Limited, Mumbai vs. DCIT-1, Mumbai

ITA 5199/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai15 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy () & Ms. Padmavathy S. ()

Section 10ASection 115JSection 14ASection 19Section 40Section 90(1)(a)

…1 ITA 5199/Mum/2019 ITA 5904/Mum/2019 M/s TCS Ltd IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “J”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI VIKAS AWASTHY (JUDICIAL MEMBER) AND Ms. PADMAVATHY S. (ACCOUNTANT MEMBER) I.T.A. No.5199/Mum/2019 (Assessment year: 2014-15) M/s Tata Consultancy Services vs Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax Limited, 9th Floor, Nirmal Building LTU-1, Mumbai, 29th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021 Centre One, World Trade Centre PAN : AAACR4849R Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005 APPELLANT RESPONDENT I.T.A. No.5904/Mum/2019 (Assessment year: 2014-15) Assistant Commissioner of Income- vs M/s Tata Consultancy S…

Amazon Web Services, Inc., Usa vs. ACIT Circle International Tax 1(1)(1), New Delhi

Accordingly, ground No. 3 along with its sub-grounds 3.1 to 3.4, ground No. 4 and ground No. 5 along with its sub-ground 5.1 r.w ground No. 2 are allowed

ITA 523/DEL/2023[2016-17]Status: FixedITAT Delhi01 Aug 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Porus Kaka, Sr. AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR
Section 144CSection 147Section 151Section 201Section 9(1)(vi)

…INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “D”: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI G.S. PANNU, HON’BLE PRESIDENT AND MS. ASTHA CHANDRA, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos. 522 & 523/Del/2023 Asstt. Years: 2014-15 & 2016-17 Amazon Web Services, Inc. Vs. ACIT 251, Little Falls Drive, Circle-1(1)(1) Wilmington Delaware, USA, New Delhi. USA 19808 PAN AATCA699SL (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by: Shri Porus Kaka, Sr. Advocate Shri Manish Kanth, Advocate Ms. Deepashree Rao, Advocate and Shri Hardeep Singh Chawla, Advocate Department by: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR Date of Hearing: 03.05.2023 Date of 01.08.2023 pronouncement: O R D E…

Amazon Web Services, Inc., Usa vs. ACIT, Circle-1(1)(1), New Delhi

Accordingly, ground No. 3 along with its sub-grounds 3.1 to 3.4, ground No. 4 and ground No. 5 along with its sub-ground 5.1 r.w ground No. 2 are allowed

ITA 522/DEL/2023[2014-15]Status: FixedITAT Delhi01 Aug 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Porus Kaka, Sr. AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR
Section 144CSection 147Section 151Section 201Section 9(1)(vi)

…INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “D”: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI G.S. PANNU, HON’BLE PRESIDENT AND MS. ASTHA CHANDRA, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos. 522 & 523/Del/2023 Asstt. Years: 2014-15 & 2016-17 Amazon Web Services, Inc. Vs. ACIT 251, Little Falls Drive, Circle-1(1)(1) Wilmington Delaware, USA, New Delhi. USA 19808 PAN AATCA699SL (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by: Shri Porus Kaka, Sr. Advocate Shri Manish Kanth, Advocate Ms. Deepashree Rao, Advocate and Shri Hardeep Singh Chawla, Advocate Department by: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR Date of Hearing: 03.05.2023 Date of 01.08.2023 pronouncement: O R D E…

Relx Inc, Gurgaon vs. ITO Ward International Taxation-3(1)(2), Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1085/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Jul 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2017-18

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Sharma, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vizay Basanta, CIT- DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 263Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)

…for the use of copyrighted material rather than for the use of copyright. The distinction between the copyright and copyrighted article has been very well pointed out by the decisions of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of DIT v. Nokia Networks OY [2013] 358 ITR 259/212 Taxman 68/25 taxmann.com 225. In this case all that the assessee gets right is to access the copyrighted material and there is no dispute about. As a matter of fact, the AO righty noted that 'royalty' has been defined as "payment of any kind received as a consideration for the use of, or right to use of, any copyright of literary, artistic or…

M/S. Bombardier Transportation Gmbh, New Delhi vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal is allowed, as indicated above

ITA 1390/DEL/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi14 Jul 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Saktijit Deyassessment Year: 2010-11

Section 144C(13)

…BTIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the assessee, that by itself, would not make BTIL the PE of the assessee in terms of Article 5(7) of the treaty. In support of such contention, he relied upon the following decisions: 1. DIT Vs. Nokia Networks OY, (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Delhi HC) 2. ADIT Vs. E-Funds IT Solution Inc. (2018) 13 SCC294 (SC) 8. Proceeding further, he submitted, the departmental authorities have completely ignored the fact that the assessee and BTIL worked as a Consortium and earned profit separately from DMRC in accordance with their respective scope of work. Drawing our attention to the RS2 Co…

Elsevier Ltd, Gurgoan vs. ACIT, Circle-1(2)(2), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 2351/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Apr 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Dr. Brr Kumarassessment Year: 2018-19

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…d material rather than for the use of copyright. The distinction between the copyright and copyrighted article has been very well pointed out by the decisions of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of DIT v. Nokia Networks 11 ITA No.2351/Del./2022 OY [2013] 358 ITR 259/212 Taxman 68/25 taxmann.com 225. In this case all that the assessee gets right is to access the copyrighted material and there is no dispute about. As a matter of fact, the AO righty noted that 'royalty' has been defined as "payment of any kind received as a consideration for the use of, or right to use of, any copyright of literary, artistic or…

Elsevier Inc, New York vs. ACIT, Circle Int. Taxation 1(2)(2), Delhi

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 2350/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Apr 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Dr. Brr Kumarassessment Year: 2018-19

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…for the use of copyrighted material rather than for the use of copyright. The distinction between the copyright and copyrighted article has been very well pointed out by the decisions of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of DIT v. Nokia Networks OY [2013] 358 ITR 259/212 Taxman 68/25 taxmann.com 225. In this case all that the assessee gets right is to access the copyrighted material and there is no dispute about. As a matter of fact, the AO righty noted that 'royalty' has been defined as "payment of any kind received as a 11 ITA No.2350/Del./2022 consideration for the use of, or right to use of, any copyright…

Uk Grid Solution Ltd, United Kingdom vs. DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

The appeal is allowed

ITA 2088/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi17 Apr 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Sh. N.K.Billaiya & Sh.Anubhav Sharmaita No. 2088/Del/2022, A.Y. 2019-20 Uk Grid Solution Limited Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of St. Loeonards Building, Harry Income Tax Kerr Drive, Circle- 3(1)(1), Stafford, St16 1Wt, International Taxation United Kingdom New Delhi Pan : Aaica6271A

Section 143(3)Section 90(2)

…401 (Cal). 9.8.2 As with regard to the submission that Offshore supply are not taxable under the Act, he relied Ishikawajma-Harima Heavy Industries Ltd vs DIT: [2007] 288 ITR 408 (SC), DIT vs LG Cable Ltd: [2011] 237 CTR 438 (Del), DIT vs Nokia Networks OY: 358 ITR 259 (Del) and Siemens Mobile Communications SPA vs DCIT: [2020] 182 ITD 479 (Del Trib.) 9.8.3 The non applicability of Section 44BBB qua offshore supply was supported by Ld. Sr. Counsel by relying DDIT vs Mitsui & Co Ltd: 118 taxmann.com 379 (Del Trib.), DOT vsWhessoe Oil & Gas Ltd: 87 taxmann.com 342 (Mum Trib.) and Atomstroy Export vs DCIT: ITA No…

Uk Grid Solution Ltd, United Kingdom vs. DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

The appeal is allowed

ITA 2087/DEL/2022[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Apr 2023AY 2018-2019

Bench: Sh. N.K.Billaiya & Sh.Anubhav Sharmaita No. 2087/Del/2022, A.Y. 2018-19 Uk Grid Solution Limited Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of St. Loeonards Building, Harry Income Tax Kerr Drive, Circle- 3(1)(1), Stafford, St16 1Wt, International Taxation United Kingdom New Delhi Pan : Aaica6271A

Section 143(3)Section 9Section 90(2)

…401 (Cal). 9.8.2 As with regard to the submission that Offshore supply are not taxable under the Act, he relied Ishikawajma-Harima Heavy Industries Ltd vs DIT: [2007] 288 ITR 408 (SC), DIT vs LG Cable Ltd: [2011] 237 CTR 438 (Del), DIT vs Nokia Networks OY: 358 ITR 259 (Del) and Siemens Mobile Communications SPA vs DCIT: [2020] 182 ITD 479 (Del Trib.) 9.8.3 The non applicability of Section 44BBB qua offshore supply was supported by Ld. Sr. Counsel by relying DDIT vs Mitsui & Co Ltd: 118 taxmann.com 379 (Del Trib.), DOT vsWhessoe Oil & Gas Ltd: 87 taxmann.com 342 (Mum Trib.) and Atomstroy Export vs DCIT: ITA No…

Sunbeam Auto Ltd., New Delhi vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 235/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi06 Apr 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Dble & Ms. Astha Chandraassessment Year: 2011-12 Sunbeam Auto Ltd. Vs. Addl. Cit, S-323, Panchsheel Park, Range-9, New Delhi 110 017 New Delhi. Pan Aabcs2948F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2011-12 Addl. Cit Vs. Sunbeam Auto Ltd. Special Range-8, S-323, Panchsheel Park, Room No. 199A, New Delhi 110 017 C.R. Building, Pan Aabcs2948F New Delhi. (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2013-14 Sunbeam Auto Ltd. Vs. Dcit, S-323, Panchsheel Park, Circle-24(2) New Delhi 110 017 New Delhi. Pan Aabcs2948F (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Ms. Shashi M Kapila, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Umesh Takyar, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 264Section 37(1)Section 40Section 43(1)

…ed in Article 12 of DTAA with Japan. In order to overcome the judgment (supra) an explanation below section 9(2) was introduced by the Finance Act, 2010 retrospectively. Referring to the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in DIT vs. Nokia Networks OY (2013) 358 ITR 259 (Del), the Ld. AR submitted that the amendment cannot be read into the DTAA. He also referred to the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in IHI Corporation vs. Addl. DIT (Int. taxation) (2013) 32 taxmann.Com 132 (Mumbai Trib.) wherein the Tribunal held that in view of the amendment to the relevant provisions by means of the substitution of E…