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“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)

Lemnisk Private Limited (Formerly Known As 'Vizury Interactive Solutions Pvt Ltd'), Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-7(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result appeal filed by assessee for assessment year

ITA 1851/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Apr 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Respondent: Shri K.R. Vasudevan

peculiar facts. We note that, the payees are tax residents of various countries with whom India has DTAA. Therefore, in view of Section 90(2) of the Act the provisions of the Act or the DTAA whichever is more beneficial to the assessee shall apply. 15. In our view

M/S Irunway India Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 229/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore27 Apr 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Ms. Padmavathy Sassessment Year : 2015-16 M/S. Irunway India Private Limited, Dcit, Vs. Regus Business Center, Office Circle – 3(1)(1), No.1015, Bengaluru. 10Th Floor, Tower-B, Unitech Cyber Park, Sector 39, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 003. Pan : Aabci 5613 D Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Mrs. Susan D. George, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 195Section 37Section 40

that such charges ought not to be taxable as FIS in India under the India-US Tax Treaty. The assessee pointed out that Section 90(2) of the Act provides that the Act shall prevail over the provisions of the relevant Tax Treaty, wherever the provisions

M/S Belgacom International Carrier Services Sa, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(1) International Taxation, Bangalore

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

ITA 2884/BANG/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore26 Apr 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A No. 2884/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2008-09 M/S. Belgacom The Deputy International Carrier Commissioner Of Services Sa, Income Tax, Rue Lebeau 4, Circle -1(1), 1000 Brussels, International Taxation, Vs. Belgium. Bangalore. Appellant Respondent : Shri V. Sridharan, Senior Assessee By Advocate : Shri Pradeep Kumar, Cit-Dr & Revenue By Smt. Vandana Sagar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 16-03-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 26-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Non Resident Assessee Against Order Dated 30.10.2017 Passed By Dcit (It), Circle -1(1), Bangalore On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “Being Aggrieved By The Order Of The Learned Dcit, Circle - 1(1), International Taxation, Bengaluru ('A0'), Read With The Order Of The Learned Dispute Resolution Panel ('Drp*), Bengaluru, The Assessee Begs To Prefer The Present Appeal On The Following Grounds: 1. The Learned Ao Erred In Exercising, Jurisdiction U/S 147 Of The Act In The Case Of The Appellant. 2. The Lower Authorities Erred In Holding That A Sum Of Rs. 6,87,13,119/- Received By The Appellant From Its Customer In India Is In The Nature Of 'Royalty' Within The Meaning Of Section 9(1)(Vi) Of The It Act & Accordingly Taxable In India Under The It Act.

For Respondent: Shri V. Sridharan, Senior
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234ASection 234BSection 234CSection 9(1)(v)Section 9(1)(vi)Section 9(1)(vii)

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.”” 27.4. It is also relatively well settled

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT Large Tax Payer Unit-1, Mumbai

797/Mum/2018

ITA 1769/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Apr 2022AY 2013-14
Section 143(3)Section 2Section 2(43)Section 37Section 40Section 90

ignored if it is wider and less beneficial to the assessee than the definition cont wined in the DTAA, in terms of section 90(2) of the Act read with Explanation 4 there-to.. and article 3(2) of the DTAA Further, the expression copyright" has to be understood

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

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is allowed, while the appeal by the Revenue is dismissed in terms of our aforesaid findings

ITA 6588/MUM/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Mar 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Agarwal a/wFor Respondent: Shri Milind S. Chavan, Sr. AR
Section 250Section 90(2)Section 92E

said note submitted that in view of the provisions of Article–7 of India Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (―DTAA‖) r/w section 90(2) of the Act, the income of the assessee is not subject to tax in India. It was further submitted that the profit, if any, attributable

Asstt. CIT -3(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S. Roche Diagnostic India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue are hereby dismissed

ITA 908/MUM/2021[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Feb 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 908 & 909/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2012-13) बिधम/ Acit Circle-3(1)(1) M/S. Rideema Toll Pvt. Ltd. Room No.607, 6Th Floor, M/S. Roche Diagnostic India Pvt. Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. Ltd. 501-B, 5Th Floor, Silver Utopia Road, Mumbai-400020. Cardinal Gracious Road, Chakala Andheri (E), Mumbai-400069. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaaca0266H (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri T. Shankar (Sr. Ar) Assessee By: Shri Nitesh Joshi सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 07/02/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 25/02/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Above Mentioned Appeals Against The Different Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -18, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Ys.2013-14 & 2012-13. Ita. No.909/Mum/2021 2. The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 18.02.2020 Passed By The Cit(A)-18, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2012-13. 3. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - "1. Whether On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Was Right In Deleting The Addition Made On

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh JoshiFor Respondent: Shri T. Shankar (Sr. AR)
Section 143(1)Section 195Section 40

into DTAA with Sri Lanka, beneficial provisions of India Sri Lanka DTAA will override the general provisions of the Act in view of section 90(2) of the Act. India Sri Lanka DTAA does not provide for taxability of FTS. A.Ys.2013-14 & 2012-13 The Hon‟ble Income

Autoliv Asp Inc., Usa vs. DCIT(International Taxation), Circle-1(1)(1), New Delhi

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

ITA 8126/DEL/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi21 Feb 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri N.K. Billaiya & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri S.K. Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri N.C. Swain, CIT- DR
Section 143(3)

transportation, food and lodging and was marked up by 7% on the internal costs. 17. In our understanding of the law, as per section 90(2) of the Act, the provisions of the tax treaty shall prevail over the provisions of the Act to the extent they are more beneficial

Hapag-Lloyd Ag, Mumbai vs. Dy CIT (International Taxation)-2(2)(2), Mumbai

The appeal of the assessee is allowed with above directions

ITA 972/MUM/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Jan 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm Hapag-Lloyd Ag The Dy. Commissioner Of C/O Hapag-Lloyd India Pvt. Income-Tax (International Ltd. Taxation), Range -2(2)(2), Room No. 1606, 16 Th Floor, 403 & 404, Satellite Gazebo, Vs. A Wing, 4Th Floor, Guru Air India Building, Nariman Hargoindji Marg, Andheri Point, Mumbai-400 021 (East), Mumbai-400 093 Appellant .. Respondent Pan No. Aacfe7262L Assessee By : Shri Nishant Thakkar Ms. Jasmin Amalsadvala, Advocates, Revenue By : Shri Milind Chavan, Dr

For Appellant: Shri Nishant ThakkarFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan, DR
Section 143Section 234Section 270Section 270ASection 44BSection 90(2)

corresponding receipts of INR 1194,94364/- on which the aforesaid tax has been deducted has been considered for claim of exemption under section 90(2) read with Article 8 of the India - Germany DTAA and forms a part of the total gross receipts ... gross receipt of ₹11,94,94,364/- on which the tax has been deducted has already been considered for claim of exemption under section 90(2) read with Article 8 of Indo German Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. The claim of the assessee is that the assessee has wholly owned subsidiary

Pradeep Lankapalli, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-5(3)(2), Bangalore

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

ITA 560/BANG/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 Jan 2022AY 2018-19
For Appellant: Smt. Rashmi .R, Advocate
Section 139Section 139(1)Section 139(5)Section 90Section 90(2)

Ld.CIT(A) observed and held as under: “From examination of submission & evidences furnished by the appellant during appellate proceedings, provisions of section 90(2) of the Act and Article 25 of DTAA with US, it is evident that the appellant is entitled for taxes paid/deducted in US against the income

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Jagson International Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, ITA.No.276/Del

ITA 276/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jan 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Narendra Kumar Choudhary

For Appellant: Shri Rahul PrabhakarFor Respondent: Shri P.C. Maurya, CIT
Section 115JSection 14A

matter, the income accrued in the hands of the foreign resident as per section 5 sub section (2) of the IT Act. However, section 90(2) of the IT Act provides that where India has a DTAA with any other country, then in relation to the assessee to whom such

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Jagson International Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, ITA.No.276/Del

ITA 1002/DEL/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jan 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Narendra Kumar Choudhary

For Appellant: Shri Rahul PrabhakarFor Respondent: Shri P.C. Maurya, CIT
Section 115JSection 14A

matter, the income accrued in the hands of the foreign resident as per section 5 sub section (2) of the IT Act. However, section 90(2) of the IT Act provides that where India has a DTAA with any other country, then in relation to the assessee to whom such

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Jagson International Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, ITA.No.276/Del

ITA 1001/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jan 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Narendra Kumar Choudhary

For Appellant: Shri Rahul PrabhakarFor Respondent: Shri P.C. Maurya, CIT
Section 115JSection 14A

matter, the income accrued in the hands of the foreign resident as per section 5 sub section (2) of the IT Act. However, section 90(2) of the IT Act provides that where India has a DTAA with any other country, then in relation to the assessee to whom such

Ircon International Ltd., New Delhi vs. Addl.CIT, Special Range- 4, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee on this ground is allowed

ITA 7155/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. A. D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumar

For Appellant: Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Adv. &For Respondent: Ms. Meenakshi J. Goswami, CIT(DR)
Section 801ASection 80I

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “C”, NEW DELHI Before Sh. A. D. Jain, Vice President Dr. B

Ircon International Ltd., New Delhi vs. Addl. CIT, Circle-12(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee on this ground is allowed

ITA 5460/DEL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. A. D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumar

For Appellant: Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Adv. &For Respondent: Ms. Meenakshi J. Goswami, CIT(DR)
Section 801ASection 80I

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “C”, NEW DELHI Before Sh. A. D. Jain, Vice President Dr. B

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Ircon International Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee on this ground is allowed

ITA 528/DEL/2013[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2022AY 2007-08

Bench: Sh. A. D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumar

For Appellant: Sh. Rakesh Gupta, Adv. &For Respondent: Ms. Meenakshi J. Goswami, CIT(DR)
Section 801ASection 80I

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “C”, NEW DELHI Before Sh. A. D. Jain, Vice President Dr. B

Chander Mohan Lal, New Delhi vs. ACIT Circle - 61(1), New Delhi

ITA 1869/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Dec 2021AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Dr. B.R.R. Kumar[Assessment Year: 2015-16]

Section 194CSection 40A(2)

stage, the departmental authorities have examined the applicability of respective DTAAs qua the payments made. He submitted, since laws in terms of section 90(2) of the Act, there is no obligation on the assessee to deduct tax at source on the payments made. In support, learned counsel relied upon

ACIT, International Taxation, Circle-1(2)(2), New Delhi vs. Datamine International Ltd., New Delhi

ITA 6383/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Nov 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. Kul Bharatdr. B. R. R. Kumar(Through Video Conferencing) Ita No. 6383/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2014-15 Acit, Vs Datamine International Ltd., International Taxation, (Now Cae Datamine International Circle-1(2)(2), Ltd.), A-41, Ground Floor, Mohan New Delhi Cooperative Industrial Area, Mathura Road, New Delhi-110044 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aaacd7600A Assessee By : Sh. V. K. Aggarwal, Ar Revenue By : None Date Of Hearing: 29.09.2021 Date Of Pronouncement: 26.11.2021

For Appellant: Sh. V. K. Aggarwal, ARFor Respondent: None
Section 9(1)(vi)

therefore the appellant being a non-resident taxpayer, was eligible to exercise the option to choose the beneficial provisions in the form of section 90 (2). It is seen that in the Indo-Kazakhastan 6 Datamine International Ltd. DTAA, the definition of the term "royalties" clearly and specifically included “software ... section 9(1)(vi) of the Act and applying it to India-lreland DTAA and failed to properly appreciate explanation 4 to section 90(2) of the Act; (v) incorrect in finding that when a copyrighted article is sold, the end- user gets the right to use the intellectual property

Inter Continental Hotels Group (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd., Singapore vs. ACIT, Circle- 2(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 4524/DEL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Sept 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. Kul Bharatdr. B. R. R. Kumar(Through Video Conferencing)

For Appellant: Sh. S. K. Agarwal, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Umesh Takyar, Sr. DR
Section 139(1)Section 144C(3)

manpower planning and manage talent. secondment opportunities. 11. The Assessee submitted Tax Residency Certificate of Singapore. Therefore, by virtue of provisions of section 90(2) of the Act, IHG AP claimed the shelter of the provisions of the India- Singapore DTAA to the extent these are more beneficial

Hyatt International Southwest Asia Ltd., Dubai vs. ACIT, Circle- 2(1)(1), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed partly for statistical purposes

ITA 6179/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jul 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Kul Bharat & Shri O.P. Kant[Through Video Conferencing] Assessment Year: 2014-15

Section 2Section 9

determined judiciously. The same may be considered while determining the taxable profits in India in accordance with the provisions of Section 90(2) of Indian Income Tax Act, 1961." 7.1 Since the issues in dispute raised in Grounds No. 2 & 3 in the present appeal are identical to the issues

Ge Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Gurgaon vs. ACIT (International Taxation), New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 630/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi01 Jul 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.K. Billaiya & Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava

For Appellant: Shri Sachit Jolly, AdvFor Respondent: Dr. Prabha Kant, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 9Section 9(1)(vi)Section 90(2)

DTAA ("the Treaty”). 3. That the Assessing Officer and DRP erred on facts and in law in ailing to appreciate that pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Act, the Appellant has opted to be governed by the more beneficial provisions of the Treaty, and, accordingly, the provisions of Section ... 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. Further, the expression “copyright