Microsoft Regional Sales Pte. Ltd., Singapore vs. ACIT, Circle 2(2)(1), International Taxation, Delhi
In the result, the appeal is allowed
ITA 2125/DEL/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi17 Oct 2023AY 2020-21
Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Vice- & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarassessment Year: 2020-21 Microsoft Regional Sales Pte. Acit, Ltd., (Formerly Known As Circle-2(2)(1), International Microsoft Regional Sales Taxation, Corporation), C/O. Mr. Delhi. Nirmal Malpani, Ernst & Young Llp, 3Rd & 6Th Floor, Vs. Worldmark 1, Igi Airport Hospitality District Aerocity, New Delhi-1100 37
For Appellant: Shri Akshay Uppal, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Vizay B Vasanta, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)
…under India-USA Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty (DTAA). At the very outset, learned counsel appearing for the assessee submitted that the issue is squarely covered by the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of Engineering Excellence (P) Ltd. vs, CIT – 432 ITR 47 (SC). He further submitted that in assessee’s own case in past assessment years, the Tribunal has consistently held that the revenue earned from Cloud Services is not taxable as royalty either under the domestic law or under the treaty provisions. He submitted, even, Hon'ble Supreme Court has dismissed the special leave petition filed by the Re…