US TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL P. LTD,TRIVANDRUM vs. THE ACIT, TRIVANDRUM

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

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Soundararajan K.Us Technology International Pvt. Ltd. Acit, Circle - 1(1) 621, Nila, Technopark Campus 1St Floor, Aayakar Bhavan Vs. Kariyavattom, Trivandrum 695581 Kowdiar [Pan: Aaacu5628B] Thiruvananthapuram 695003 (Appellant) (Respondent)

transfer pricing study by the Appellant. Ground No. 5- To provide appropriate adjustments to the comparable companies 5.1. The Appellant requests the Hon'ble Tribunal to provide appropriate adjustments under Rule 10B to account for, inter alia, differences in (a) marketing adjustment, (b) research and development expenditure adjustment, (c) depreciation

M/S.JOY ALUKKAS INDIA P. LTD,TRICHUR vs. THE ACIT, ERNAKULAM

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

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am& Shri Rahul Chaudharyit (Tp) A No. 119/Coch/2016 (Assessment Year: 2011-12) & It (Tp) A Nos. 38 & 643/Coch/2017 (Assessment Years :2012-13 & 2013-14)

price (ALP). On noticing the above, the AO referred the matter to 3 IT (TP) A No. 119/Coch/2016 & IT (TP) A Nos. 38 & 643/Coch/2017 M/s. Joyalukkas India Pvt. Ltd. the TPO for the purpose of benchmarking the above international transactions. The TPO rejecting the TP study submitted by the appellant and proceeded with the benchmarking the international transaction by rejecting

M/S.JOY ALUKKAS INDIA P. LTD,COCHIN vs. THE ACIT, COCHIN

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

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am& Shri Rahul Chaudharyit (Tp) A No. 119/Coch/2016 (Assessment Year: 2011-12) & It (Tp) A Nos. 38 & 643/Coch/2017 (Assessment Years :2012-13 & 2013-14)

price (ALP). On noticing the above, the AO referred the matter to 3 IT (TP) A No. 119/Coch/2016 & IT (TP) A Nos. 38 & 643/Coch/2017 M/s. Joyalukkas India Pvt. Ltd. the TPO for the purpose of benchmarking the above international transactions. The TPO rejecting the TP study submitted by the appellant and proceeded with the benchmarking the international transaction by rejecting

M/S.APOLLO TYRES LTD,COCHIN vs. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOMETAX, COCHIN

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

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am & Shri Rahul Chaudhary, Jm Assessment Year: 2013-14 Apollo Tyres Ltd. .......... Appellant 3Rd Floor, Areekal Mansion, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi 682036 [Pan: Aaaca6990Q] Vs. Dcit, Corporate Circle-1(1), Kochi ......... Respondent Assessee By: Shri Abraham Joseph Markos, Adv. Revenue By: Shri Sanjit Kumar Das, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 20.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 01.09.2025

Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) u/s. 92CA(1) of the Act for the purpose of benchmarking the above international transactions. The TPO vide order dated 28.10.2016 3 Apollo Tyres Ltd. passed u/s. 92CA(3) of the Act suggested upward TP adjustments in respect of corporate guarantee commission provided to Apollo Vredestein BV (AVBV

M/S.ALLIANZ CORNHILL INFORMATION SERVICES P. LTD,TRIVANDRUM vs. JTCIT, TRIVANDRUM

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

Bench: S/Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & George George K., Jm Assessment Year : 2010-11

transfer pricing adjustment.” 5.4 In view of the above order of the Tribunal, we are inclined to direct the Assessing Officer to consider the working capital adjustment as computed by him while determining the ALP of international transactions of the assessee with its AEs. Hence, this ground of appeal taken by the assessee is partly allowed.” 31 & 185/Coch/2015

THE JT CIT, TRIVANDRUM vs. ALLIANZ CORNHILL INFORMATION SERVICES P. LTD, TRIVANDRUM

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

Bench: S/Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & George George K., Jm Assessment Year : 2010-11

transfer pricing adjustment.” 5.4 In view of the above order of the Tribunal, we are inclined to direct the Assessing Officer to consider the working capital adjustment as computed by him while determining the ALP of international transactions of the assessee with its AEs. Hence, this ground of appeal taken by the assessee is partly allowed.” 31 & 185/Coch/2015

M/S.NAVIGANT BPM (INDIA) P. LTD(EARLIER KNOWN AS REVENUE MED INDIA P. LTD),TRIVANDRUM vs. THE ACIT, TRIVANDRUM

In the result, ground No.4

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Shri George George K, Jm

Transfer Pricing Officer in its order dated 23.01.2014 had excluded the foreign exchange gains while arriving at the Profit Level Indicator (PLI). Before the DRP, the assessee had taken the ground that foreign exchange gains is part of the operating profit margin of the assessee. Further, the assessee in the additional ground before the DRP, had also raised a contention

M/S.US TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES P. LTD,TRIVANDRUM vs. THE ACIT, TRIVANDRUM

In the result, the appeal for assessment year 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Shri George George K, Jm

transfer pricing Officer is to determine the arm's length price of a transaction. He cannot reject the entire payment under the provisions of sec. 92CA as held by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of EKL Appliances Ltd. (supra) wherein the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, on I similar facts where the TPC also determined

M/S.US TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES P. LTD,TRIVANDRUM vs. THE DCIT, TRIVANDRUM

In the result, the appeal for assessment year 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Shri George George K, Jm

transfer pricing Officer is to determine the arm's length price of a transaction. He cannot reject the entire payment under the provisions of sec. 92CA as held by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of EKL Appliances Ltd. (supra) wherein the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, on I similar facts where the TPC also determined

UST GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED,KOCHI vs. DCIT,CORPORATE CIRCLE 2(1), KOCHI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed\nfor statistical purpose and the stay application is dismissed as\ninfructuous

Transfer Pricing\nOfficer (TPO) for the purpose of determination of ALP in respect of\nthe above international transaction.\n4\nThe TPO vide order dated 09/10/2023 passed u/s. 92CA(3),\nsuggested the TP adjustment in respect of software development\nagreement of Rs. 12,84,50,000/- and also interest on delayed\nreceivables of Rs. 5,97,26,729/- u/s. 92CA

PLANT LIPIDS (P) LTD.,KADAYIRUPPU vs. DCIT , CORPORATE CIRCLE-2(1), KOCHI

In the result appeal filed by assessee stands allowed

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Keshav Dubeyassessmentyear:2020-21 Plant Lipids (P) Ltd. Kadayiruppu Po Kolenchery Dcit, Vs. Kerala 682 311 Corporate Circle-2(1) Kochi Pan No : Aabcp6061C Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Thomson Thomas, A.R. Respondent By : Shri Sanjit Kumar Das, D.R. Date Of Hearing : 20.02.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 19.05.2025 O R D E R Perkeshav Dubey: This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ao, Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department Dated 19.6.2024 Vide Din No.Itba/Ast/S/143(3)/2024- 25/1065876641(1) For The Ay 2020-21 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) R.W.S. 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”). 2. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal: Plant Lipids (P) Ltd., Kolencherry, Kerala Page 2 Of 8

Transfer Pricing Order made an adjustment of Rs.2,03,38,752/- towards notional guarantee commission in respect of corporate guarantee given by the assessee for its Subsidiary.After receiving the order of the TPO, the Assessing Officer made a draft assessment order u/s 144(1) proposing to make the following adjustments:- i. Addition as proposed by TPO — towards notional Guarantee Commission

THE ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1), THRISSUR, THRISSUR vs. M/S.KERALA COMMUNICATORS CABLE LTD, THRISSUR

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is allowed and

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Shri George George K, Jm

price of customer premises equipment (which included Set Top Box and remote control for Set Top Box) shall be calculated using straight line method at the rate not exceeding 1.7% for every completed calendar month or part thereof. Thus the rate of depreciation at the rate of 15% allowed by Assessing Officer treating the same as Plant and Machinery

SILLS KARINGATTIL JOSE,NEDUMKANDOM vs. ITO WARD 2, THODUPUZHA

Appeal is partly allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Amarjit Singhsils Karingattil Jose Income Tax Officer Np 3/406, Karingattil Ward - 2, House, Munnar Road Thodupuzha Vs. Nedumkandom P.O. [Pan: Afopj8789C] (Appellant) (Respondent)

transferring unutilized shares at a price which are allotted for the first time by way of rights shares. The amendment is therefore never meant to aim the "fresh issue" or "fresh allotment" of shares by a company. 20. With regard to the issue of 82,200 shares, the name of wife and father of the assessee would also

THE ACIT, KOCHI vs. M/S.KUNNEL ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS P. LTD, KOCHI

Bench: S/Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & George George K., Jm

price for services imposed by statutory provision. Moreover, the service tax collected by the assessee does not belong to it and it is to be paid to the treasury within the time allowed and the principle of diversion by overriding title applies to it. Therefore, when the assessee fails to deposit the same, the principle laid down that it shall

SRI.K.P. JOHNY,THRISSUR vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1), THRISSUR

In the result, both the assessee’s and the Revenue’s appeals are partly allowed and partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora & Shri Manomohan Dask.P. Johny Asst. Cit, Manappuram House Circle – 2(1) Hospital Road, Chalakkudy Aayakar Bhavan Vs. Thrissur 680307 Sakthan Thampuran Nagar [Pan:Acgpj4958G] Thrissur 680001 (Appellant) (Respondent) Asst. Cit, K.P. Johny Circle – 2(1) Manappuram House Aayakar Bhavan Hospital Road, Chalakkudy Vs. Sakthan Thampuran Nagar Thrissur 680307 Thrissur 680001 [Pan: Acgpj4958G] (Appellant) (Respondent)

price itself, in the Share Agreement (SA),would have had the effect of scotching or obliterating any such controversy, which arises, not, as one may expect, between the parties to the Agreement, but between the assessee and the Revenue. 9.4 The Controversy The basis of the assessee’s case, since accepted by the first appellate authority, is that only

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1), THRISSUR vs. SRI.K.P. JOHNY, THRISSUR

In the result, both the assessee’s and the Revenue’s appeals are partly allowed and partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora & Shri Manomohan Dask.P. Johny Asst. Cit, Manappuram House Circle – 2(1) Hospital Road, Chalakkudy Aayakar Bhavan Vs. Thrissur 680307 Sakthan Thampuran Nagar [Pan:Acgpj4958G] Thrissur 680001 (Appellant) (Respondent) Asst. Cit, K.P. Johny Circle – 2(1) Manappuram House Aayakar Bhavan Hospital Road, Chalakkudy Vs. Sakthan Thampuran Nagar Thrissur 680307 Thrissur 680001 [Pan: Acgpj4958G] (Appellant) (Respondent)

price itself, in the Share Agreement (SA),would have had the effect of scotching or obliterating any such controversy, which arises, not, as one may expect, between the parties to the Agreement, but between the assessee and the Revenue. 9.4 The Controversy The basis of the assessee’s case, since accepted by the first appellate authority, is that only

V D DEVASIA,KOTTAYAM vs. ACIT, KOTTAYAM

In the result, the appeals by the assessees are partly allowed and partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora, Accountantmemberand Shri Manomohan Das, Judicialmember

price. Building, a depreciable asset, its valuation at 37% of the total consideration, as pointed out by the AO, is significant. Adjusting it for the land value, being over twice the normal, i.e., reckoned w.r.t. the normative land rate, the same would be, over55%, reinforcing the inference drawn of the land sold being, as described in the sale document, appurtenant

CHENGAZHASSERIL THOMAS KURIAN,KOTTAYAM vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE KOTTAYAM, KOTTAYAM

In the result, the appeals by the assessees are partly allowed and partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora, Accountantmemberand Shri Manomohan Das, Judicialmember

price. Building, a depreciable asset, its valuation at 37% of the total consideration, as pointed out by the AO, is significant. Adjusting it for the land value, being over twice the normal, i.e., reckoned w.r.t. the normative land rate, the same would be, over55%, reinforcing the inference drawn of the land sold being, as described in the sale document, appurtenant

V D DEVASIA,KOTTAYAM vs. ACIT, KOTTAYAM

In the result, the appeals by the assessees are partly allowed and partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora, Accountantmemberand Shri Manomohan Das, Judicialmember

price. Building, a depreciable asset, its valuation at 37% of the total consideration, as pointed out by the AO, is significant. Adjusting it for the land value, being over twice the normal, i.e., reckoned w.r.t. the normative land rate, the same would be, over55%, reinforcing the inference drawn of the land sold being, as described in the sale document, appurtenant