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The decision most relied on for double taxation is DIT v. New Skies Satellite BV (382 ITR 114), cited in 325 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on double taxation

DIT v. New Skies Satellite BV
382 ITR 114 · 2016 · High Court
325
citing judgments

An amendment to the Income Tax Act, such as the Finance Act, 2012 amendment to Section 9(1)(vi) defining royalty, does not automatically override or alter the definition of 'royalty' as provided in a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) unless the DTAA itself is bilaterally amended. The definition of royalty in a DTAA remains unaffected by unilateral changes to domestic law.

CIT v. Siemens Aktiongesellschaft
310 ITR 320 · 2009 · High Court
259
citing judgments

Reimbursements of actual expenses without any profit element are not taxable income. Additionally, mere amendments to the Income-tax Act do not override the provisions of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh v. CIT
239 ITR 587 · 1999 · Supreme Court
243
citing judgments

The Supreme Court lays down principles for deducting tax at source (TDS) under Section 195 on payments to non-residents, including aspects of income deemed taxable in India and the application of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) under Section 90.

Raymond Ltd. v. Dy. CIT
86 ITD 791 · 2003 · ITAT
154
citing judgments

For services to qualify as 'Fees for Technical Services' or 'Fees for Included Services' under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), they must 'make available' technical knowledge, experience, skill, or processes to the recipient, enabling them to apply such expertise independently.

CIT v. Visakhapatnam Port Trust
144 ITR 146 · 1983 · High Court
124
citing judgments

Sections 4 and 5 of the Income Tax Act, which define total income and chargeability, are subject to Section 90, meaning that Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) override the Act's provisions in case of a conflict.

Assessing Officer (International Taxation) v. Nestle SA
458 ITR 756 · 2023 · Supreme Court
122
citing judgments

The benefit of a Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is available only upon notification by the Government. A notification under section 90(1) is a necessary and mandatory condition for giving effect to a DTAA or any protocol that alters existing law.

Ms. Brinda Ramakrishna v. ITO
135 Taxmann.com 358 · 2022 · ITAT
109
citing judgments

The filing of Form 67 for claiming Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) is a directory requirement, not mandatory. Rule 128(9) does not provide for disallowance of FTC due to delay in filing this form. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) override domestic law.

CIT v. Havells India Ltd.
352 ITR 376 · 2013 · High Court
97
citing judgments

For royalty income, especially in the context of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), the 'source of income' is the determinative factor for taxability, rather than merely the 'source of receipt'.

Judgments citing double taxation

Rupmata Zilla Nagari Sahakari Pathsanstha Ltd., Osmanabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Latur

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 256/PUN/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune05 Jun 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.256/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2016-17 Rupmata Zilla Nagari Sahakari Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Latur. Pathsanstha Ltd., Samarth Nagar, Osmanabad, Osmanabad- 413501. Pan : Aajfr0354D Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Pratik Sandbhor Revenue By : Shri Sourabh Nayak Date Of Hearing : 27.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 05.06.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 18.12.2023 Passed By Ld Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi For The Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law The Ld. C1T(A) Erred In Not Condoning The Delay In Filing Of Appeal In As Much As The Appellant Received The Impugned Order Dated 29/03/2022 Only On 23/08/2022. 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law The Assessing Officer Erred In Assessing The Total Income At Rs.3,79,38,930/-

For Appellant: Shri Pratik SandbhorFor Respondent: Shri Sourabh Nayak
Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148Section 69A

case and in law and without prejudice to the above grounds of appeal the addition of Rs. 3,79,38,930/- tantamount to double taxation in as much as the said amount has already been offered to taxation by the appellant in its return of income

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Non Corporate Circle 2, Coimbatore vs. Vijayakumar Banumathy, Coimbatore

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 1268/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Jun 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1268/Chny/2023 (िनधा9रण वष9 / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Dcit Smt. Vijayakumar Banumathy बनाम Non- Corporate Circle-2 130-B, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram / Vs. Coimbatore. Coimbatore-641 012. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agjpb-2250-Q (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) & 2. Cross Objection No.55/Chny/2023 (In Ita No. 1268 /Chny/2023) (िनधा9रण वष9 / Assessment Year: 2017-18) बनाम/ Smt. Vijayakumar Banumathy Dcit 130-B, Cross Cut Road, Vs. Non- Corporate Circle-2 Gandhipuram, Coimbatore-641 012. Coimbatore. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agjpb-2250-Q (अपीलाथ"/Cross Objector) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Revenue By : Shri Ar V Sreenivasan (Addl.Cit)- Ld. Dr " थ"कीओरसे/ Assessee By : Shri T. Banusekar (Ca)-Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01-05-2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03-06-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18 Arises Out Of An Order Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax

For Appellant: Shri T. Banusekar (CA)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri AR V Sreenivasan (Addl.CIT)- Ld. DR
Section 143(3)

assessee. When the sales have been reflected in the books of accounts and offered to tax, adding the same would amount to double taxation which is impermissible in law. The cash sales proceeds have been credited in the books of accounts and the same form part of assessee’s cash

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai vs. Pearl Printers and Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Appeal stand dismissed which make assessee’s cross-objections infructuous

ITA 1043/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Jun 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1043/Chny/2023 (िनधा*रण वष* / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Dcit M/S. Pearl Printers & Publishers (P) Ltd. Central Circle-2(4), बनाम/ Vs. Chennai-34. 8/16, Mogappair West, Chennai-600 058. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aabcp-7244-H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) & 2.Cross Objection No.11/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.1043/Chny/2023) (िनधा*रण वष* / Assessment Year: 2017-18) बनाम/ M/S. Pearl Printers & Publishers (P) Ltd. Dcit 8/16, Mogappair West, Vs. Central Circle-2(4), Chennai-600 058. Chennai-34. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aabcp-7244-H (अपीलाथ"/Cross Objector) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओरसे/ Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar (Cit) –Ld. Dr " थ" की ओरसे/ Assessee By : Shri G. Baskar & Shri I. Dinesh (Advocates)- Ld. Ars सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07-03-2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03-06-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Cross-Appeals For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18 Arises Out Of An Order Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar & Shri I. DineshFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar (CIT) –Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 153C

facts remain uncontroverted before us also. The Ld. CIT(A) has also rendered a finding that taxing the impugned amount again would amount to double taxation which could not be sustained in the eyes of law. We concur with these findings as well as the finding that no case

M/S. Datalog Technologies Private Limited, Coimbatoree vs. DCIT, International Taxation, Coimbatore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for all the three assessment years are allowed

ITA 937/CHNY/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 May 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 935, 936 & 937/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Datalog Technologies V. Income-Tax, Private Limited, International Taxation, Flat No. 6, 3Rd Street, Coimbatore. Narayandas Layout, Tatabad, Coimbatore – 641 012. [Pan: Aabcd-5720-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31.05.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 195Section 201(1)Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)

under: "8. Having regard to the position of law explained in Azadi Bachao Andolan (supra) and later followed in numerous decisions that a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement acquires primacy in such cases, where reciprocating states mutually agree upon acceptable principles for tax treatment, the provision in Section 206AA ... mean that where the deductee i.e. the overseas resident business concern conducts its operation from a territory, whose Government has entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, the rate of taxation would be as dictated by the provisions of the treaty." Therefore, section 206AA(7) is inapplicable

M/S. Datalog Technologies Private Limited, Coimbatore vs. DCIT, Inernational Taxation, Coimbatore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for all the three assessment years are allowed

ITA 936/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 May 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 935, 936 & 937/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Datalog Technologies V. Income-Tax, Private Limited, International Taxation, Flat No. 6, 3Rd Street, Coimbatore. Narayandas Layout, Tatabad, Coimbatore – 641 012. [Pan: Aabcd-5720-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31.05.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 195Section 201(1)Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)

under: "8. Having regard to the position of law explained in Azadi Bachao Andolan (supra) and later followed in numerous decisions that a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement acquires primacy in such cases, where reciprocating states mutually agree upon acceptable principles for tax treatment, the provision in Section 206AA ... mean that where the deductee i.e. the overseas resident business concern conducts its operation from a territory, whose Government has entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, the rate of taxation would be as dictated by the provisions of the treaty." Therefore, section 206AA(7) is inapplicable

M/S. Datalog Technologies Limited, Coimbatore vs. DCIT, International Taxation, Coimbatore

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for all the three assessment years are allowed

ITA 935/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 May 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 935, 936 & 937/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Datalog Technologies V. Income-Tax, Private Limited, International Taxation, Flat No. 6, 3Rd Street, Coimbatore. Narayandas Layout, Tatabad, Coimbatore – 641 012. [Pan: Aabcd-5720-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31.05.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. Vikram Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 195Section 201(1)Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)

under: "8. Having regard to the position of law explained in Azadi Bachao Andolan (supra) and later followed in numerous decisions that a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement acquires primacy in such cases, where reciprocating states mutually agree upon acceptable principles for tax treatment, the provision in Section 206AA ... mean that where the deductee i.e. the overseas resident business concern conducts its operation from a territory, whose Government has entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, the rate of taxation would be as dictated by the provisions of the treaty." Therefore, section 206AA(7) is inapplicable

M/S. Sanjay Gold Palace, Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corp. Ward 6(3), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1629/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1629/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Income Tax Officer, M/S. Sanjay Gold Palace, V. Non-Corporate Ward 6(3), Shop No. 16/A, Nsc Bose Road, Chennai – 600 006. Sowcarpet, Chennai – 600 079. [Pan: Adcfs-8067-N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. D. Anand, Advocate अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31.05.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 69Section 69B

opinion that when the sales has been reflected in the books of accounts and offered to tax, adding the same again would amount to double taxation, which is impermissible in law. The cash sales made by the assessee have been credited in the books of accounts and the same form ... opinion that when the sale has been reflected in the books of accounts and offered to tax, adding the same again would amount to double taxation which is impermissible in law. The cash sales proceeds have been credited in the books of accounts and the same form part of assessee

ACIT, Corporate Circle-3(1), Chennai vs. M/S Standard Chargered Global Business Servies Pvt. Limited, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 124/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 May 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 964/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19 Standard Chartered Global The Deputy Commissioner Business Services Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Of Income Tax, No.1, Haddows Road, Corporate Circle 3(2), Chennai. Chennai – 600 006. Pan: Aaecs 9043E (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) िनधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Sriram Seshadri, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 124/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2018-19 The Assistant Standard Chartered Global Commissioner Of Income Vs. Business Services Pvt. Tax, Ltd., Corporate Circle 3(1), No.1, Haddows Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 006. Pan: Aaecs 9043E (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) िनधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Sriram Seshadri, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri P.Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.05.2024

For Appellant: Shri Sriram Seshadri, CAFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 143(3)Section 192Section 195Section 40

partake the nature of fees for technical/ Included services (FTS'/ FIS) despite the narrower provisions of Article 12 of the Agreements for Avoidance of Double Taxation (DTAA) entered into by India with the US/ UK and also by alleging that the seconded employees constitute a Service PE for overseas group