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The decision most relied on for construction PE is National Petroleum Construction Company v. DIT (383 ITR 648), cited in 69 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on construction PE

National Petroleum Construction Company v. DIT
383 ITR 648 · 2016 · High Court
69
citing judgments

An Indian agent providing marketing services, without the authority to conclude contracts on behalf of a foreign company, does not constitute a Dependent Agent Permanent Establishment (DAPE) for the foreign company in India under DTAA provisions.

Trib.) 4) TVM Limited v. Commissioner of Income-tax
237 ITR 230 · 1999 · Reported
47
citing judgments

A non-resident entity's activities in India are assessed for Permanent Establishment (PE) under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, considering types like fixed place, construction, and agency PE, and the applicability of presumptive taxation under sections such as 44BBB.

TejaConstrcution v. ACIT
39 SOT 13 · 2010 · ITAT
32
citing judgments

When an assessee is a sub-contractor, a net profit rate of 7% applied by the CIT(A) is justified.

Kreuz Subsea Pte. Ltd. v. Deputy Director of Income-tax (International Taxation) 3 (1), Mumbai
58 Taxmann.com 371 · 2015 · Reported
12
citing judgments

When multiple provisions of Article 5 of a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) might apply to determine a Permanent Establishment (PE), the specific provision concerning a 'Service PE' (Article 5(3)) related to construction, installation, or assembly projects exceeding 183 days takes precedence.

Scotts Ltd: 31 Taxman 444 (Cal), CIT v. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd.
265 CTR 109 · High Court
10
citing judgments

The case is authority for the principle that where an Indian entity is given authority to execute local work but overall responsibility remains with a foreign entity, this does not necessarily constitute a consortium, and the foreign entity's liability should be assessed based on the specific contractual terms.

2009) 318 ITR 190 (AAR-New Delhi) Cal Drive Marine Construction (Mauritius) Ltd. v. DIT (International Taxation)
315 ITR 334 · 2009 · Reported
10
citing judgments

A non-resident company may not have a Permanent Establishment (PE) in India if its activities at the project site are limited and do not satisfy the 'business test' under the relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). This is especially true if the entire work is carried out by a subcontractor.

Judgments citing construction PE

M/S. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 1(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1111/BANG/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Apr 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2010-11 M/S. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., The Deputy 3Rd Floor, Bmtc Commissioner Of Complex, Income Tax, K H Road, Circle – 1 [1][2], Shanti Nagar, Vs. Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 027. Pan: Aaacb4881D Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sreehari Kutsa, Advocate : Shri Sumer Singh Meena, Cit Revenue By Dr Date Of Hearing : 25-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Has Been Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 26/02/2019 Passed By The Ld. Cit(A)-1, Bangalore For Assessment Year 2010-11 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act In So Far As It Is Against The Appellant Is Opposed To Law, Equity, Weight Of Evidence, Probabilities & The Facts & Circumstances In The Appellant'S Case. 2. The Learned Cit(A) Is Not Justified In Refusing To Admit The Appeal Of The Appellant On The Grounds That Delay In Filing Of The Appeal Cannot Be Condoned On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri Sreehari Kutsa, Advocate
Section 234BSection 234DSection 250

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. B.R. BASKARAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL