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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

DCIT, Intnl Taxn Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S Worldpart Ltd., Nicosia

In the result, the appeals of the revenue stand dismissed

ITA 740/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.740 & 741/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Worldpart Limited, Income Tax, International Taxation 3, Julia House, Themistocles Dervis, Circle 2(2), Chennai. Nicosia 106600, Foreign Cyprus Represented By: M/S. K M Mohandass & Co., No. 36, 1St Street, Sait Colony, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. [Pan:Aaacw9185B] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.758, 759 & 760/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 M/S. World Part Limited, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of C/O B S R & Company, 9Th Floor, Income Tax, International Taxation Business Plaza, Westin Hotel Circle 2(2), Chennai. Campus, 36/3-B Koregaon Park Annex, Mundhwa Road, Ghorpadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411 001. (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Department By : Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit Assessee By Shri R. Sivaraman, Advocate : सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing 23.01.2024 : घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.02.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao:

For Respondent: Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 143(3)Section 147

/Chny/23 It is evident that the sole issue that fall for our consideration is to adjudicate whether the assessee is eligible for benefits of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement [DTAA] or not. 3. The ld. AR, at the outset, placed on record written submissions and submitted that the impugned issue ... that the appellant is a beneficial owner of interest income received from FCCD and consequently, entitled for benefit of Article 11 of India-Cyprus Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Thus, we direct the Assessing Officer to compute tax @ 10% on interest income as per India-Cyprus Tax Treaty, as claimed

DCIT 22(1), Mumbai vs. Creations by Shanagar, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of Revenue for Assessment Year 2010-11

ITA 2476/MUM/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Feb 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri S Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2476/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2016-17) Dcit-22(1) बिधम/ Creations By Shanagar Room No. 322, 3Rd Floor, 34, Auro Villa, St. Vs. Piramal Chamber, Lalbaug, Andrews Rd Santaxruz Mumbai-400012. (West), Mumbai-400054. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aacfc7957L (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Milin Bakhai Revenue By: Shri H. M. Bhatt (Sr. Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 27/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/02/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax/Nfac, [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit”], Delhi Dated 16.05.2023 For Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. The Sole Issue Raised By The Revenue Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Deleting The Addition In Respect Of Commission Paid To Foreign Agent Amounting To Rs.1,61,90,101/-.

For Appellant: Shri Milin BakhaiFor Respondent: Shri H. M. Bhatt (Sr. DR)
Section 143(3)Section 195Section 9(2)

India. The AO further noted that assessee paid commission to those parties, who were the residents of country where the India had entered into Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The assessee was show-caused as to why the provision of section 195 of the Act should not be made applicable

Bank of Nova Scotia, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (It)-1(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 863/MUM/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.4981/मुं/2017 (िन.व.2010-11) आअसं.3065/मुं/2018 (िन.व.2011-12) आअसं.820/मुं/2019(िन.व.2012-13) आअसं.863/मुं/2022 (िन.व.2013-14) The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Additional Director Of Income Tax (International Taxation)-3,/Dcit (It) 1(2)(1)Mumbai Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ....."ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.4899/मुं/2017 (िन.व. 2010-11) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax,(It)-1(2),Mumbai Room No.1811, 18Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ....."ितवादी/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nishant Thakkar & Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, Advocates Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: Shri Nishant Thakkar and Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Sr. AR

accordingly, the same is not outside the purview of taxation by India as provided in Article 12(3)(a) of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Italy?” The Hon’ble Court after examining the provisions of Article 12 relating to “Interest” held that, “What

The Bank of Nova Scotia, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It) -1(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 3065/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Feb 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.4981/मुं/2017 (िन.व.2010-11) आअसं.3065/मुं/2018 (िन.व.2011-12) आअसं.820/मुं/2019(िन.व.2012-13) आअसं.863/मुं/2022 (िन.व.2013-14) The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Additional Director Of Income Tax (International Taxation)-3,/Dcit (It) 1(2)(1)Mumbai Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ....."ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.4899/मुं/2017 (िन.व. 2010-11) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax,(It)-1(2),Mumbai Room No.1811, 18Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ....."ितवादी/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nishant Thakkar & Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, Advocates Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: Shri Nishant Thakkar and Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Sr. AR

accordingly, the same is not outside the purview of taxation by India as provided in Article 12(3)(a) of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Italy?” The Hon’ble Court after examining the provisions of Article 12 relating to “Interest” held that, “What

Bank of Nova Scotia, Mumbai vs. Addl DIT (It) RG 3, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 4981/MUM/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Feb 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.4981/मुं/2017 (िन.व.2010-11) आअसं.3065/मुं/2018 (िन.व.2011-12) आअसं.820/मुं/2019(िन.व.2012-13) आअसं.863/मुं/2022 (िन.व.2013-14) The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Additional Director Of Income Tax (International Taxation)-3,/Dcit (It) 1(2)(1)Mumbai Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ....."ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.4899/मुं/2017 (िन.व. 2010-11) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax,(It)-1(2),Mumbai Room No.1811, 18Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ....."ितवादी/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nishant Thakkar & Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, Advocates Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: Shri Nishant Thakkar and Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Sr. AR

accordingly, the same is not outside the purview of taxation by India as provided in Article 12(3)(a) of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Italy?” The Hon’ble Court after examining the provisions of Article 12 relating to “Interest” held that, “What

DCIT (It) -1(2)(1), Mumbai vs. The Bank of Nova Scotia, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 4899/MUM/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Feb 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.4981/मुं/2017 (िन.व.2010-11) आअसं.3065/मुं/2018 (िन.व.2011-12) आअसं.820/मुं/2019(िन.व.2012-13) आअसं.863/मुं/2022 (िन.व.2013-14) The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Additional Director Of Income Tax (International Taxation)-3,/Dcit (It) 1(2)(1)Mumbai Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ....."ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.4899/मुं/2017 (िन.व. 2010-11) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax,(It)-1(2),Mumbai Room No.1811, 18Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. The Bank Of Nova Scotia, Mittal Towers, B-Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 020. Pan: Aaacb-1536-H ....."ितवादी/Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nishant Thakkar & Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, Advocates Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: Shri Nishant Thakkar and Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Sr. AR

accordingly, the same is not outside the purview of taxation by India as provided in Article 12(3)(a) of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Italy?” The Hon’ble Court after examining the provisions of Article 12 relating to “Interest” held that, “What

First Abu Dhabi Bank Pjsc, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-Circle 2(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 3279/MUM/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Feb 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhfirst Abu Dhabi Bank Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Pjsc, Unit No.1101 & Income-Tax (It), Circle 1201 Platina Building, C- 2(3)(1), Room No. 1614, 59, G Block, Bandra Kurla 16Th Floor, Air India Complex, Bandra East, Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400051 Mumbai – 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No:Aaecn2845F Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Madhur Agarwal Respondent By : Anil Sant Date Of Hearing 07.02.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 27.02.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh (Am): This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(3)(1), Mumbai-2, Dated 20.07.2023 For A.Y. 2020-21. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Before Us: 1. Ground No. 1: The Learned Ao Has, On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, Erred In Initiating & Completing Assessment Proceedings Under Section 143(3) Of The Act Without Issuing A Valid Notice Under Section 143(2) Of The Act Ie, The Notice Under Section 143(2) Of The Act Dated 29 June 2021 For Initiating Assessment Was Issued By National Faceless Assessment Centre (Nafac) Instead Of Being Issued By The Learned Ao (I.E Jurisdictional Assessing Officer) 2. Ground No. 2:

For Appellant: Madhur AgarwalFor Respondent: Anil Sant
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153Section 155(18)Section 270ASection 80G

health and education cess) as against interest income earned by the HO taxable at 5% under the provisions of Article 11 of India-UAE Double Taxation and Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). 6. Ground No. 6. Without prejudice to Ground No 5, the learned AO has erred in doubly computing ... head office. The assessee has offered the said income to tax @ 5% under the provision of Article 11 of India-UAE Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The assessing officer has taxed the same @ 40% as per explanation to Sec. 9(1)(v) of the Act. During the course of appellate

Sharangpani Dinkar Pant, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 3(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 3353/MUM/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Feb 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopalassessment Year: 2018-19 & Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Sharangpani Dinkar Ito It 3(3)(1), Pant, International Tax Ward- 402, Bhoomi Oscar, 3(3)(1), Plot No.16/17, Vs. Air India Building, Sector-9, Mumbai – 400 021 Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai - 400 701 Pan: Aippp0288E (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Balaji V, A.R. Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, D.R. Date Of Hearing : 13 . 02 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 26 . 02 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Amarjit Singh: Both These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee For The Same Assessment Year I.E. 2018-19 Against The Two Different Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A) Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act On The Common Issue Of Allowability Of Tds Credit Of Rs.17,59,258/- Which Was Not Allowed By The Ao Vide Order Passed Under Section 154 Of The Act & Under Section 143(1) Of The Act. The Assessee Vide Ita

For Appellant: Shri Balaji V, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, D.R
Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(b)Section 143(1)(c)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 250

period of my assignment as per the domestic tax laws of SL. As per Article 15(1) of the India-SL Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement ('DTAA'), income of a Resident of SL, for services in rendered in SL, is taxable only in SL. Therefore ... limit. The assessee has also submitted that income of a resident of Sri Lanka as per Article 15(1) of the India–Sri Lanka Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) 7 ITA No.3352/M/2023 & ors. Shri Sharangpani Dinkar Pant is taxable only in Sri Lanka. However, from the findings

Sharangpani Dinkar Pant, Mumbai vs. International Tax Ward 3(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 3352/MUM/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Feb 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopalassessment Year: 2018-19 & Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Sharangpani Dinkar Ito It 3(3)(1), Pant, International Tax Ward- 402, Bhoomi Oscar, 3(3)(1), Plot No.16/17, Vs. Air India Building, Sector-9, Mumbai – 400 021 Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai - 400 701 Pan: Aippp0288E (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Balaji V, A.R. Revenue By : Shri Anil Sant, D.R. Date Of Hearing : 13 . 02 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 26 . 02 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Amarjit Singh: Both These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee For The Same Assessment Year I.E. 2018-19 Against The Two Different Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A) Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act On The Common Issue Of Allowability Of Tds Credit Of Rs.17,59,258/- Which Was Not Allowed By The Ao Vide Order Passed Under Section 154 Of The Act & Under Section 143(1) Of The Act. The Assessee Vide Ita

For Appellant: Shri Balaji V, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, D.R
Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(b)Section 143(1)(c)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 250

period of my assignment as per the domestic tax laws of SL. As per Article 15(1) of the India-SL Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement ('DTAA'), income of a Resident of SL, for services in rendered in SL, is taxable only in SL. Therefore ... limit. The assessee has also submitted that income of a resident of Sri Lanka as per Article 15(1) of the India–Sri Lanka Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) 7 ITA No.3352/M/2023 & ors. Shri Sharangpani Dinkar Pant is taxable only in Sri Lanka. However, from the findings