Invensys Systems Inc. v. DIT

323 ITR 184Reported decision2010#2929 most cited

What is Invensys Systems Inc. v. DIT authority for?

Management services that do not transfer technical knowledge or skill to the service recipient, thus failing the 'make available' clause, do not constitute Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under the India-UK Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.

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Also referred to as

Ernst & Young Private Limited In Re. · 323 ITR 184 · Section 9(1)(vii) · Section 90 · make available clause · fees for technical services · FTS · India-UK DTAA · management services · AAR · Article 13 DTAA

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Judgments citing Invensys Systems Inc. v. DIT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CHENNAI vs. COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, CHENNAI

ITA 1262/CHNY/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 May 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon'Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon'Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1193, 1194, 1205, 1206 & 1207/Chny/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) Cognizant Technology Solutions Vs The Asst. Commissioner India Pvt. Ltd., Of Income Tax, No.5/535, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Central Circle 1(1), Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai. Chennai - 600 096. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Pan: Aaacd 3312M (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1262, 1263, 1264, 1265 & 1266/Chny/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) The Asst. Commissioner Of Vs Cognizant Technology Income Tax, Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle 1(1), No.5/535, Okkiam Chennai. Thoraipakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai - 600 096. Pan: Aaacd 3312M (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) निधारिती की ओर से/Assessee By राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate : Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit & Ms. Anitha, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 11.03.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 16.05.2025 - 2 -

For Respondent: Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate
Section 10ASection 14ASection 40Section 9(1)

…to Page No. 239 (Para No. 22) of the case law paper book • Raymond Limited vs. DCIT [86 ITD 791 (Mum. ITAT)] O CESC Ltd vs. DCIT [87 ITD 653 (Cal. ITAT)] • NQA Quality Systems Register Ltd vs. DCIT 2 SOT 249 (Del. ITAT) O Ernst & Young Private Limited In Re. 323 ITR 184 (AAR) O Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd Vs DCIT, LTU [2019] 111 taxmann.com 11 (Chennai ITAT) reference in this regard is made to Page No. 396 (Para No. 9) of the case law paper book. - Routine repair/ maintenance services and remote IT support services do not constitute 'technical services': O Lufthansa Cargo India (P) Ltd. vs. DCIT: 91 IT…

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(1),, CHENNAI

ITA 1207/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 May 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1193, 1194, 1205, 1206 & 1207/Chny/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) Vs Cognizant Technology Solutions The Asst. Commissioner India Pvt. Ltd., Of Income Tax, No.5/535, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Central Circle 1(1), Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 096. Pan : Aaacd 3312M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1262, 1263, 1264, 1265 & 1266/Chny/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) Vs The Asst. Commissioner Of Cognizant Technology Income Tax, Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle 1(1), No.5/535, Okkiam Chennai. Thoraipakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai – 600 096. Pan : Aaacd 3312M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri N.V. Balaji, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 10ASection 14ASection 40Section 9(1)

…d Limited vs. DCIT [86 ITD 791 (Mum. ITAT)] o CESC Ltd vs. DCIT [87 ITD 653 (Cal. ITAT)] o NQA Quality Systems Register Ltd vs. DCIT 2 SOT 249 (Del. ITAT) - 19 - ITA Nos.1193, 1194, 1205 to 1207, 1262 to 1266/CHNY/2024 o Ernst & Young Private Limited In Re. 323 ITR 184 (AAR) o Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd Vs DCIT, LTU [2019] 111 taxmann.com 11 (Chennai ITAT) reference in this regard is made to Page No. 396 (Para No. 9) of the case law paper book. - Routine repair/ maintenance services and remote IT support services do not constitute ‘technical services': o Lufthansa Cargo India (P) Ltd. vs. DCIT: 91 IT…

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(1),, CHENNAI

ITA 1193/CHNY/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 May 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1193, 1194, 1205, 1206 & 1207/Chny/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) Vs Cognizant Technology Solutions The Asst. Commissioner India Pvt. Ltd., Of Income Tax, No.5/535, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Central Circle 1(1), Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 096. Pan : Aaacd 3312M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1262, 1263, 1264, 1265 & 1266/Chny/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15) Vs The Asst. Commissioner Of Cognizant Technology Income Tax, Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle 1(1), No.5/535, Okkiam Chennai. Thoraipakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai – 600 096. Pan : Aaacd 3312M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri N.V. Balaji, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 10ASection 14ASection 40Section 9(1)

…d Limited vs. DCIT [86 ITD 791 (Mum. ITAT)] o CESC Ltd vs. DCIT [87 ITD 653 (Cal. ITAT)] o NQA Quality Systems Register Ltd vs. DCIT 2 SOT 249 (Del. ITAT) - 19 - ITA Nos.1193, 1194, 1205 to 1207, 1262 to 1266/CHNY/2024 o Ernst & Young Private Limited In Re. 323 ITR 184 (AAR) o Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd Vs DCIT, LTU [2019] 111 taxmann.com 11 (Chennai ITAT) reference in this regard is made to Page No. 396 (Para No. 9) of the case law paper book. - Routine repair/ maintenance services and remote IT support services do not constitute ‘technical services': o Lufthansa Cargo India (P) Ltd. vs. DCIT: 91 IT…

DCIT CIRCLE- 1(2)(1), INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, NEW DELHI vs. CEVA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS COMPANY LTD, SINGAPORE

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 8111/DEL/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…hese services do not make available any technology etc to the recipient and hence the same is not taxable in India under Article 12(4) of India-Singapore Tax treaty: • Invensys Systems Inc. Vs DIT [183 Taxman 81] - discussed above • Ernst & Young PvtLimited (323 ITR 184) (AAR) - discussed above. 8.5 The appellant submitted e-mails on sample basis to demonstrate the nature of services provided under the head "Legal Services". The same are discussed as under:- Date of e-mail: 4th December, 2013 8.6 The appellant reviews the exit letter and send back the same to India affiliate. The possible issues are highlighte…

DCIT, CIRCLE- 1(1)(1), INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, NEW DELHI vs. CEVA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS COMPANY PTE. LTD., SINGAPORE

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 4879/DEL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…hese services do not make available any technology etc to the recipient and hence the same is not taxable in India under Article 12(4) of India-Singapore Tax treaty: • Invensys Systems Inc. Vs DIT [183 Taxman 81] - discussed above • Ernst & Young PvtLimited (323 ITR 184) (AAR) - discussed above. 8.5 The appellant submitted e-mails on sample basis to demonstrate the nature of services provided under the head "Legal Services". The same are discussed as under:- Date of e-mail: 4th December, 2013 8.6 The appellant reviews the exit letter and send back the same to India affiliate. The possible issues are highlighte…

CEVA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS COMPANY PTE. LTD.,SINGAPORE vs. DCIT, CIRCLE- 1(1)(1), INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, NEW DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 4847/DEL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…hese services do not make available any technology etc to the recipient and hence the same is not taxable in India under Article 12(4) of India-Singapore Tax treaty: • Invensys Systems Inc. Vs DIT [183 Taxman 81] - discussed above • Ernst & Young PvtLimited (323 ITR 184) (AAR) - discussed above. 8.5 The appellant submitted e-mails on sample basis to demonstrate the nature of services provided under the head "Legal Services". The same are discussed as under:- Date of e-mail: 4th December, 2013 8.6 The appellant reviews the exit letter and send back the same to India affiliate. The possible issues are highlighte…

CEVA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS COMPANY PTE. LTD.,SINGAPORE vs. DCIT (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), NEW DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 1389/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…hese services do not make available any technology etc to the recipient and hence the same is not taxable in India under Article 12(4) of India-Singapore Tax treaty: • Invensys Systems Inc. Vs DIT [183 Taxman 81] - discussed above • Ernst & Young PvtLimited (323 ITR 184) (AAR) - discussed above. 8.5 The appellant submitted e-mails on sample basis to demonstrate the nature of services provided under the head "Legal Services". The same are discussed as under:- Date of e-mail: 4th December, 2013 8.6 The appellant reviews the exit letter and send back the same to India affiliate. The possible issues are highlighte…

CEVA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS COMPANY PTE LTD.,GURGAON vs. DCIT, NEW DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 712/DEL/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

…hese services do not make available any technology etc to the recipient and hence the same is not taxable in India under Article 12(4) of India-Singapore Tax treaty: • Invensys Systems Inc. Vs DIT [183 Taxman 81] - discussed above • Ernst & Young PvtLimited (323 ITR 184) (AAR) - discussed above. 8.5 The appellant submitted e-mails on sample basis to demonstrate the nature of services provided under the head "Legal Services". The same are discussed as under:- Date of e-mail: 4th December, 2013 8.6 The appellant reviews the exit letter and send back the same to India affiliate. The possible issues are highlighte…

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