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Transfer PricingSection 92BSection 92B344 judgments

The decision most relied on for management fees is J.K. (Bom.) Limited v. CBDT and Another (118 ITR 312), cited in 50 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on management fees

J.K. (Bom.) Limited v. CBDT and Another
118 ITR 312 · 1979 · High Court
50
citing judgments

The case elucidates the meaning of 'management services', detailing its components and considering whether such services qualify as 'technical services' for income tax purposes, particularly in relation to fees for technical services.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Merck Ltd.
389 ITR 70 · 2016 · High Court
48
citing judgments

Ad-hoc transfer pricing adjustments are not justified if the Transfer Pricing Officer fails to apply one of the prescribed methods under Section 92C. The arm's length nature of international transactions, including intra-group services and management fees, should be determined through a detailed FAR analysis and benchmarking study.

DIT v. HCL Infosystems Ltd.
144 Taxmann 492 · 2005 · High Court
45
citing judgments

Reimbursement of salary costs of employees is not taxable as Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under the Act. Additionally, for a fixed place Permanent Establishment (PE) or place of management to exist, business premises must be made available or a right to use them must be established.

US Technology Resources (P) Ltd. v. CIT
97 Taxmann.com 642 · 2018 · High Court
34
citing judgments

Payments for advice on management, financial, or legal services, offered on a factual basis without transferring technical know-how, are not taxable in India as fees for technical services.

CIT v. Edward Keventer (P.) Ltd.
115 ITR 149 · 1978 · Supreme Court
28
citing judgments

When assessing expenses under Section 40A(2), tax authorities must consider the entire position judiciously from the viewpoint of a prudent businessman, not arbitrarily or capriciously. The revenue must demonstrate tax evasion and cannot disallow expenses if the recipient is taxed at the same or higher rate.

Gujarati Charitable Foundation Poona (2018) 402 ITR 441(SC) 4. CIT v. Sardarilal& Co.
266 CTR 181 · 2014 · Reported
22
citing judgments

The denial of exemption under Section 11 is justified if trustees manage the trust's finances as their personal business, collecting excess fees from students.

(v). Wockhardt Ltd. v. ACIT
10 Taxmann.com 208 · 2011 · Reported
20
citing judgments

Services rendered by employees of a non-resident company, which involve sharing management experiences and business strategies, are not considered technical services for the purpose of taxation as Fees for Technical Services (FTS).

Gemplus India (P) Ltd. v. ACIT
3 Taxmann.com 755 · 2010 · ITAT
20
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer (AO) may determine the Arm's Length Price (ALP) to be 'Nil' for intra-group services if the services were not actually rendered or if the payment is not commensurate with the benefits derived. This position aligns with the Gemplus India case where management fees were challenged.

Judgments citing management fees

Delicatessen Engineering Services Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle- 8(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 835/HYD/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad15 May 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice- & Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.835/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21) Delicatessen Vs. Dy. Cit. Engineering Services Circle- 8(1), Private Hyderabad Limited,Hyderabad Pan:Aagcd8678N (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri H. Srinivasulu, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri B Bala Krishna, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 26/02/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 16/05/2025 आदेश/Order Per Manjunatha, G. A.M This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Final Assessment Order Passed By The Assessing Officer U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) R.W.S. 144B Of The I.T. Act, 1961 Dated,18/07/2024, In Pursuant To The Directions Issued By The Drp-1 Bengaluru, Dated 26/02/2024 U/S 144C(5) Of The I.T. Act, 1961 & Relating To A.Y.2020-21. Page 1 Of 32

For Appellant: Shri H. Srinivasulu, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Shri B Bala Krishna, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 92C

also rejected the ground taken by the assessee challenging the reasons given by the TPO for not considering the amortization of goodwill and management fee and termination fee as part of operating cost on the ground that the amortization of goodwill is part of the operating cost of the assessee ... also management fee & termination fee is part of the cost of the assessee as is evident from the treatment given by the assessee in its books of account. Therefore, rejected the grounds of objections filed by the assessee. Page 9 of 32 ITA No 835 of 2024 Delicatessein Engg. Services

Ariston Group India Private Limited, Pune vs. The Assessement Unit, Income Tax Department, NFAC and the DCIT, Circle 1(1), Pune

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1680/PUN/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Apr 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri R.K.Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1680/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Ariston Group India Private The Assessment Unit, Limited, Income Tax Department, 1St Floor, Office No.103, V National Faceless Mayfai Tower, Wakdewadi, S. Assessment Centre, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005. Delhi(“Nfac”), The Dcit, Circle-1(1), Pune. Pan: Aaoca7042D Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Ketan Ved – Ar Revenue By Shri Prakash L Pathade – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 15/01/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 09/04/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) R.W.S 144C(3) Read With Section 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961, Dated 18.06.2024 For A.Y.2020- 21. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “Based On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, Ariston Group India Private Limited (Hereinafter Referred To As "Ariston India' Or 'The Appellant) Prefers An Appeal For The Assessment Year 2020-21 Against

Section 143(3)Section 144Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 37(1)Section 92C

facts and in the circumstances of the case in determining the arm's length price of the international transaction of payment of management fee as "NIL', thereby making a transfer pricing addition of Rs.6,53,65,772/- to the total income of the Appellant, without appreciating the facts that ... erred in law and on the facts and in circumstances of the case in concluding that the services covered in management fee are largely in the nature of Shareholder activity 6. Erroneous disallowance of Management services fee under section 37(1) of the Act: 6.1 The Ld. AO pursuant