INFOSYS LTD.,,BANGALORE vs. ADDL.C.I.T., BANGALORE

In the result, Revenue’s appeal for Assessment Year 2006-07 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav & Shri Jason P Boaz

50% of the salary of the Sr. Vice President. The Assessing Officer, however, did not accept the assessee's submissions and computed the disallowance under Section 14A r.w. Rule 8D at Rs.4,63,00,000 and added this amount as ‘Income from other sources’. On appeal, the learned CIT (Appeals) restricted the disallowance under Section

M/S DELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX LTPU , BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

50 per cent of the total technical manpower actually engaged in development of software or IT enabled products in the new unit.” (emphasis supplied) 58. In terms of the above circular, it is clear that the test is to be performed on the first year of commencement of business. It is noticed that the coordinate bench of the Tribunal

DIVYA DINESH ,BENGALURU vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-7(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

50,000/-\nC. Short term capital gain taxable at normal rate\nRs. 58,95,682/-\n(Rs. 63,96,143 minus brought forward loss of Rs. 5,00,461)\nD. Interest Income\nRs. 1,16,275/-\nTotal (A+B+C+D)\nRs. 68,81,000/-\n4.2 Further, the assessee against the taxable income at normal slab\nrate

M/S INFOSYS LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(1), BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojaria & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Appeal No. Appellant Respondent Year M/S. Infosys Ltd., The Assistant Electronic City, Commissioner It(Tp)A No. Hosur Road, Of Income Tax, 2012-13 718/Bang/2017 Bangalore – 560 Circle – 100. 3(1)(1), Pan: Bangalore. Aaaci4798L : Shri Padamchand Khincha, Assessee By Ca : Shri K.V. Arvind & Shri Dilip, Revenue By Standing Counsels For Dept. Date Of Hearing : 15-09-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 28-11-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Arises Out Of Final Assessment Order Dated 28/02/2017 Passed By The Ld.Acit, Circle – 3(1)(1), Bangalore For A.Y. 2012-13 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: General & Legal Grounds 1. The Order Passed By The Learned Assessing Officer & The Directions Of Hon’Ble Drp To The Extent Prejudicial To The Appellant Is Bad In Law & Liable To Be Quashed. Grounds On Denial Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 10Aa In Respect Of 4 Sez Units Viz., Chennai – Unit 1, Chandigarh, Mangalore - Unit 1 & Pune Unit 1 2. The Learned Assessing Officer Has Erred In Denying Deduction Claimed Under Section 10Aa In The Return Of Income Totally Amounting To Rs. 2227,82,65,630 In Respect

section 35(2AB) amounting to Rs.249,91,38,982 [200% of Rs.124,95,69,491] should be allowed in respect of the scientific research expenditure incurred from 1.4.2011 to 22.11.2011. TDS credit not allowed fully 51. The learned AO has erred in not allowing TDS credit to the extent of Rs.1,06,50

M/S PRESTIGE ESTATES PROJECTS LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-18(1), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan, Vp & Shri Chandra Poojari, Am

section 2(d) of Indian Contract Act 1872. The A.O. concluded that out of 54 land owners, the assessee is in default of not discharging TDS liability in respect of 15 land owners who were paid security deposit in excess of Rs 50

DIVYA DINESH ,BENGALURU vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-7(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

50,000/- C. Short term capital gain taxable at normal rate Rs. 58,95,682/- (Rs. 63,96,143 minus brought forward loss of Rs. 5,00,461) D. Interest Income Rs. 1,16,275/- Total (A+B+C+D) Rs. 68,81,000/- 4.2 Further, the assessee against the taxable income at normal slab rate

IBM CORPORATION,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, CIRCLE-1(2)(1) , BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 197, in respect to deductibility of tax on similar receipts - The CIT(A) highlighted that section 195(2) and section 197 of the Act are in the nature of safeguard sections to make sure that taxes are rightfully deducted on payments. - The CIT(A) has thereafter contended that the Assessee has not availed any of the safeguards and basis

IBM CORPORATION,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-CIRCLE-1(2) , BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 197, in respect to deductibility of tax on similar receipts - The CIT(A) highlighted that section 195(2) and section 197 of the Act are in the nature of safeguard sections to make sure that taxes are rightfully deducted on payments. - The CIT(A) has thereafter contended that the Assessee has not availed any of the safeguards and basis

IBM ISRAEL LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX , INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-CIRCLE-1(2) , BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 197, in respect to deductibility of tax on similar receipts - The CIT(A) highlighted that section 195(2) and section 197 of the Act are in the nature of safeguard sections to make sure that taxes are rightfully deducted on payments. - The CIT(A) has thereafter contended that the Assessee has not availed any of the safeguards and basis

IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX , INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-CIRCLE-1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 197, in respect to deductibility of tax on similar receipts - The CIT(A) highlighted that section 195(2) and section 197 of the Act are in the nature of safeguard sections to make sure that taxes are rightfully deducted on payments. - The CIT(A) has thereafter contended that the Assessee has not availed any of the safeguards and basis

IBM CANADA LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-CIRCLE-1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessees are allowed

section 195(2)/ 197 of the\nAct are not mandatory and therefore the\nAO cannot be expected to seek recourse\nto the same.\nPage 47 of 56\nIT(IT)A Nos.487 to 504/Bang/2024 &\nIT(IT)A Nos.541 to 546/Bang/2024\nIBM Canada Limited & Others\nObservation of the CIT(A)\nThe CIT(A) also highlighted that in\nAbbey's case, the Assessee

GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(1), BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubey

TDS under section 192 of the Act, giving rise to double taxation on the same transaction. 4. Disallowance of corporate social responsibility expenses claimed as deduction under section 80G of the Act 4.1 The Honorable DRP and the learned AO have erred in law and on facts in disallowing an amount of INR 2,81 ,50

M/S HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LAB PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX SPECIAL RANGE-3 , BANGALORE

Bench: Shri Beena Pillai & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2013-14

50,408/- for AMC FOR Computer License. 2. Rs. 20,18,64,979/- for purchase of computer software ( including Hardware) 13. The AO noted that the TDS should be made on the entire payments of AMC but assessee did not deduct TDS on payment of Rs. 97,78,902/- as per section

M/S HIRSCH BRACELET INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-3(1)(2), BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri B.R. Baskaranassessment Year : 2015-16

section 71 of the Act), returned a total taxable Income of Rs. 2,59,15,640. 10. In the assessment proceedings, the assessee claimed that the sale of the leasehold rights over the land that was sold gave rise to long term capital gain (LTCG). That the sale of building was taxable as short term capital gain (STCG) u/s. 50

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,HAVERI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) -WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 201(1A) of the Act, by Ld.AO, branch wise, qua assessment year, in paper book at page 3-6 as under: Page 5 of 74 ITA No.507 to 566 /Bang/2020 Theerthahalli Branch Payment to Cash Medical Payment to Chinnu Kulkarni Services Benefit u/s 192 Graphics 194C u s 194C Interest Interest Interest TDS 201 201 201 TDS TDS deductible

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,HAVERI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) -WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 201(1A) of the Act, by Ld.AO, branch wise, qua assessment year, in paper book at page 3-6 as under: Page 5 of 74 ITA No.507 to 566 /Bang/2020 Theerthahalli Branch Payment to Cash Medical Payment to Chinnu Kulkarni Services Benefit u/s 192 Graphics 194C u s 194C Interest Interest Interest TDS 201 201 201 TDS TDS deductible

M/S LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,CHITRADURGA vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 201(1A) of the Act, by Ld.AO, branch wise, qua assessment year, in paper book at page 3-6 as under: Page 5 of 74 ITA No.507 to 566 /Bang/2020 Theerthahalli Branch Payment to Cash Medical Payment to Chinnu Kulkarni Services Benefit u/s 192 Graphics 194C u s 194C Interest Interest Interest TDS 201 201 201 TDS TDS deductible

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,HAVERI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, (TDS) WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

section 201(1A) of the Act, by Ld.AO, branch wise, qua assessment year, in paper book at page 3-6 as under: Page 5 of 74 ITA No.507 to 566 /Bang/2020 Theerthahalli Branch Payment to Cash Medical Payment to Chinnu Kulkarni Services Benefit u/s 192 Graphics 194C u s 194C Interest Interest Interest TDS 201 201 201 TDS TDS deductible