“Section 90(2)”

Section References (mined)Section 90Section 90(2)547 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 90(2) is Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan (263 ITR 706), cited in 691 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 90(2)

Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan

263 ITR 706 · 2003 · Supreme Court

691

citing judgments

A citizen is free to carry on business within the law, and mere tax planning without a motive to evade taxes through colorable devices is not frowned upon. The liability to taxation, for the purpose of tax treaty application, is a legal situation, not the fiscal fact of actual payment.

CIT v. De Beers India Minerals (P.) Ltd.

346 ITR 467 · 2012 · High Court

371

citing judgments

For fees for technical or consultancy services to 'make available' technical knowledge or know-how under a DTAA, the service must transmit such knowledge, allowing the recipient to derive an enduring benefit and utilize it independently in the future.

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. v. DIT

332 ITR 340 · 2011 · High Court

359

citing judgments

Payments for the use of equipment, such as satellite transponders, do not constitute 'royalty' under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, or under applicable tax treaties, especially when there is no transfer of the right to use a process or underlying technology.

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).

Skycell Communications Ltd. v. DCIT

251 ITR 53 · 2001 · High Court

253

citing judgments

Technical services involve human intervention and expertise, not just routine or machine-based operations. Routine customer support and standard facility provision through technology do not constitute technical services under the Act.

Shivsagar Veg Restaurant v. ACIT

317 ITR 433 · 2009 · High Court

202

citing judgments

Orders that are inordinately delayed are liable to be recalled and heard afresh, and the Appellate Tribunal President should frame guidelines for timely disposal of appeals.

153 (Gujarat) 8 Shakti Karnawat v. ITO

296 ITR 90 · 2008 · High Court

171

citing judgments

A live link of third-party information can form the basis for reopening an assessment under Section 148, provided it contains material facts necessary for assessment. The Assessing Officer must demonstrate a "reason to believe" that income has escaped assessment, which can be satisfied by such information even if it pertains to other assessees or relates to accommodation entries.

Judgments citing Section 90(2)

Schaeffler India Limited (Earlier Known As Fag Bearings India Ltd.), Vadodara vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(2) Now Circle-1(1)(1), Vadodara

Appeals are partly allowed for statistical purposes and Department’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 134/AHD/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad12 Jan 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Bhavin Marfatia, A.RFor Respondent: Dr. Darsi Suman Ratnam, CIT D.R. & Shri

Section 234Section 234ASection 271(1)(c)Section 37Section 90(2)

taxing the dividend income paid to the nonresident shareholder in excess of rate specified under DTAA without appreciating the provisions of section 90(2) of the Act in proper perspective. 9) The learned CIT(A) erred in fact and in law in disallowing the claim made by the Appellant ... taxing the dividend income paid to the nonresident shareholder in excess of rate specified under DTAA without appreciating the provisions of section 90(2) of the Act in proper perspective. 9) The learned CIT(A) erred in fact and in law in disallowing the claim made by the Appellant

Schaeffler India Limited (Earlier Known As Fag Bearings India Ltd.), Vadodara vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(2) Now Circle-1(1)(1), Vadodara

Appeals are partly allowed for statistical purposes and Department’s appeals are dismissed

ITA 133/AHD/2023[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad12 Jan 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Bhavin Marfatia, A.RFor Respondent: Dr. Darsi Suman Ratnam, CIT D.R. & Shri

Section 234Section 234ASection 271(1)(c)Section 37Section 90(2)

Hgc Global Communications Limited, Haryana vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle-2(2), Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 28/BANG/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore11 Jan 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Chandra Poojariit(It)A No.28/Bang/2021 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/S. Hcg Global Communications Ltd., Vs. Dcit (It), 16/F Hutchison Telecom Tower, Circle – 2(2), 99 Cheung Fai Road, Bengaluru. Hong Kong. Pan : Aaech 5871 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : S/Shri. Aliasgar Rampurawala, Vikram Udupa, Cas Revenue By : Shri. D. K. Mishra, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru Date Of Hearing : 11.01.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 11.01.2024 O R D E R Per George George K:

For Appellant: S/Shri. Aliasgar Rampurawala, Vikram Udupa, CAsFor Respondent: Shri. D. K. Mishra, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru

Section 147Section 148Section 195Section 195(2)Section 201Section 9(1)Section 9(1)(vi)

have to be ignored if it is wider and less beneficial to the assessee than the definition contained in the DTAA, as per section 90(2) of the Income Tax Act read with explanation 4 thereof, and Article 3(2) of the DTAA…..” 21. The third question is, whether

Pluralsight Llc, Utah vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 2(1), Bangalore

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 639/BANG/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore02 Jan 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2020-21

For Appellant: Shri Aliasgar Rampurwala, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Praveen Karanth, CIT(DR)

Section 143(3)Section 144(1)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 234ASection 234BSection 24Section 9(1)(vi)

equipment. 9. The provisions of India-USA DTAA have a more restrictive scope than the provisions of the Act (in view of section 90(2) of the Act), hence, we confine our adjudication of taxability of subscription fee under the India-USA DTAA. The Article 12(3) of India

Dy CIT 11 (3)(1), Mumbai vs. Total Oil India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed and the Cross

ITA 6997/MUM/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Dec 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy&F Shri Amarjit Singhdy. Commissioner Of Vs. Total Oil India Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax-11(3)(1) 3Rd Floor, The Leela Room No. 204, Aayakar Galleria, Bhavan, M.K.Road, Andheri (E) Marine Lines Mumbai 400 059 Mumbai – 400 020 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace2175M Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Ajay Kumar Sharma

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 195Section 40

source on such payments. 1.2.5 Assuming that there does arise a liability to pay tax u/s. 44B & 172 of the Act, Section 90(2) provides that wherever India has entered into Double Tax Avoidance Agreement with the country for relief of tax or avoidance of double tax, the provisions

DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi vs. Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 673/DEL/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasada.Yr. : 2012-13 Sunbeam Lightweighting Vs. Dcit, Circle 24(2), Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi – 110002 (Formerly: Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd), 38/6, K.M. Stone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Narsingpur, Gurgaon-122001 (Pan: Aafcn8583K) (Appellant) (Respondent) & Ay 2012-13 Dcit, Circle 24(2), Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd, Room No. 328, Cr Building, Vs. S-323, Panchsheel Park, Ip Estate, New Delhi – 110 017 New Delhi – 2 (Pan: Aaabcs2948F) (Respondent) (Appellant) Assessee By : Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. Sushil Kumar, Adv. & Sh. Parvesh Kumar, Adv. Department By : Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing : 20.12.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 27.12.2023 Order Per Shamim Yahya, Am : The Assessee As Well As Revenue Has Filed The Cross Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-8, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2012-13 On The Following Grounds:-

For Appellant: Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. SushilFor Respondent: Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. DR

Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 264Section 40Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

offshore services though chargeable under section 9(1)(vii) but exempt under the DTAA cannot be charged to tax in the light of section 90(2) of the Act. 11.7 The Ld. AR concluded that since the sales agents rendered services outside India and that they had no ‘business connection

Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt Ltd (Formely Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd), Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 115/DEL/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

For Appellant: Ms. Sashi Kapila, Adv., Sh. SushilFor Respondent: Sh. Anuj Garg, Sr. DR

Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 264Section 40Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

Atomstroyexport, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It)Circle -1(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 575/MUM/2023[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Dec 2023AY 2020-2021

Bench: Shri Kuldip Singh, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

For Respondent: Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, CIT-DR

Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 234BSection 44B

contained in Explanation 4 of Section 9(1). Though we are conscious of the fact that as per the provisions of Section 90(2), in case of assessee to whom DTAA applies, the provisions of the act apply to the extent they are more beneficial to the assessee but here

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., Mumbai vs. Addl/ Jt/ Dy/CIT/Asstt/ITO, National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi

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

ITA 1218/MUM/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Nov 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal, Hon'Ble

Section 92CSection 92C(3)

Thomas Cook (India) Limited (f) erred in observing that provisions of Section 115-0 of the Act overrides the provisions of Section 90(2) of the Act and hence, beneficial rate as per Article 10(2) of the India- Mauritius tax treaty will not be applicable and hence, erred

Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai vs. DDIT (It) 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed and appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 4867/MUM/2017[2001-02]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Nov 2023AY 2001-02

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalstandard Chartered Bank Taxation Department, 23-25, M. G. Road, 3Rd Floor, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 Pan: Aabcs4681D ..... Appellant Vs. Ddit (Intl. Tax)-2(1) Scindia House, Ballard Estate, N. M. Marg, Mumbai-400 038 ..... Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Agarwal, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Ld. DR

Section 14ASection 250Section 40

section 115JB which are not attracted to the facts of the case. 7.2 The learned CIT(A) failed to appreciate that: a. Section 90(2) and Circular No. 333 dated April 12, 1982, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides that the provisions of the Act shall ... section 115JB which are not attracted to the facts of the case. 7.2 The learned CIT (A) failed to appreciate that: a. Section 90(2) and Circular No. 333 dated April 12, 1982, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides that the provisions of the Act shall

Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai vs. DDIT (It) 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, ground raised by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 3458/MUM/2009[2000-01]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Nov 2023AY 2000-01

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Agarwal, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Ld. DR

Section 14ASection 250Section 40Section 44C

section 115JA of the Act were not attracted to the facts of the case. 9.2 The learned CIT (A) failed to appreciate that:  Section 90(2) and Circular No. 333 dated April 12, 1982 issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides that the provisions ... section 115JA of the Act were not attracted to the facts of the case. 9.2 The learned CIT (A) failed to appreciate that:  Section 90(2) and Circular No. 333 dated April 12, 1982 issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides that the provisions

M/S. Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai vs. DDIT (I.T) - 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of revenue is partly allowed

ITA 3377/MUM/2006[1998-1999]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Nov 2023AY 1998-1999

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Agarwal, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant, Ld. DR

Section 115JSection 145Section 195Section 195(1)Section 250Section 40Section 90(2)

section 115JA when they were not attracted to the facts of the case. b) The learned CIT (A) failed to appreciate that: Section 90(2) provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply to the assessee, who is otherwise eligible for double tax treaty relief only to the extent ... Appellant, due to its carried forward losses and which, therefore has to be disregarded in view of the provisions contained in section 90(2) of the Act. Courts of many countries have held that the international binding effect of the treaty cannot be affected by such subsequent domestic legislation

Taj Tv Ltd., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (It) 4(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is allowed, while the appeal by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 894/MUM/2020[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Oct 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Madhur AgarwalFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant

Section 250

further tax implication. Accordingly, in view of the provisions of Article 7 of the India Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”) read with section 90(2) of the Act, the assessee submitted that its income is not subject to tax in India. Further, the profit, if any, attributable

DCIT (It) 4(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Taj Tv Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is allowed, while the appeal by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1351/MUM/2020[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Oct 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Madhur AgarwalFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant

Section 250

Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Mumbai vs. ACIT Range 2(1)(1) International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, appeals are partly allowed

ITA 731/DEL/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Oct 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Vice- & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarassessment Year: 2019-22 With Assessment Year: 2020-21. Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Vs. Acit, Mumbai, Circle- Intl. Tax. 2(1)(1), 14Th Floor, The Ruby 29 New Delhi Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra Pan :Aacci9974L (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vi)

extent to which special concessional tax provisions can be made notwithstanding that there might be a loss of revenue. A plain reading of section 90(2) of the Act makes it clear that the provisions of the DTAA would prevail over the Act unless the Act is more beneficial

Inmarsat Solutions Bv, Mumbai vs. ACIT, Circle Int. Tax. 2(1) (1), New Delhi

In the result, appeals are partly allowed

ITA 1883/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Oct 2023AY 2019-20

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 9(1)(vi)

DCIT, Circle-4(2), New Delhi vs. Campus Eai India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 355/DEL/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 Oct 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2017-18

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Wadhwa, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 40

activity was utilized for the purpose of making or earning income from a source outside India.  The appellant has relied on Section 90(2) of the Act. It is argued that the provisions which are more beneficial - i.e. Treaty provisions or Income-tax Act, i.e. either of the two should ... equipment with the payer or use by the payer or the location of the equipment being in India. But under the provisions of section 90(2) of the Act, an assessee can opt be governed by the provisions of the tax treaty to the extent they are more beneficial than

Legrand Nederland B.V., Mumbai vs. Asstt. Comm. of Income Tax 3(1)(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 2487/MUM/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Oct 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Blelegrand Nederland B.V. V. Acit (Intl. Taxation) – 3(1)(2) 16Th Floor, Air India Building 61/62, 6Th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai Kalpatru Square, Kondivita Road Off. Andheri Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai - 400059 Pan: Aaccl1156B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee Represented By : Shri P.J. Pardiwala & Shri Prayas Jain Department Represented By : Shri Amit Kumar Soni

Section 10(34)Section 112(1)(c)Section 115Section 144C(5)Section 2(22)(d)Section 244ASection 270A

order of the Authorities below and further submitted that there is no notification for the above purpose and it is not approved under section 90(2) of the Act. He relied on the findings of Ld DRP in this regard. Page No. 23 Legrand Nederland B.V. 31. Considered the rival ... CBDT has raised circular objecting to unilateral implementation of protocol by the Netherland. Unless it is notified by the Indian government under section 90(2) of the Act. Accordingly, Ground No. 4 is dismissed. 36. With regard to Ground No. 5, brief facts are, during the course assessment proceedings

Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, Ireland vs. ACIT Circle 1(1)(1) International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes subject to the directions contained in para 11, 18 and 19 above

ITA 913/DEL/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Oct 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2020-21

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Sharma, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

shall take precedence over the Act to the extent they are more beneficial to the tax payer. By virtue of the provisions of section 90(2) of the Act, the provisions of the Act are sub-servient to the provisions of the tax treaty entered into by India with various

Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Pvt Ltd (Formely Sunbeam Auto Pvt Ltd), Gurgaon vs. DCIT Circle-24(2), New Delhi

ITA 117/DEL/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Oct 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Sh. M. Balaganesh & Sh.Anubhav Sharma

Section 143(3)Section 195Section 234Section 234ASection 40Section 9Section 9(1)(vii)Section 9(2)