EIH LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-8(1)KOL., KOLKATA

In the result, assessee’s appeal stands partly allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmedassessment Year :2012-13 Eih Ltd V/S. Dcit, Circle-8(1), 4, Mangoe Lane, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7, Kolkata-700 001 Chowringhee Square, [Pan No.Aaace 6898 B] Kolkata-69 .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent Shri Ravi Sharma, Ar अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/By Appellant Shri P.K. Srihari, Cit-Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/By Respondent 27-02-2018 सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 16-05-2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Waseem Ahmed:- This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Dispute Resolution Panel-2, (Drp For Short) Dated 17.10.2016. Assessment Was Framed By Dcit, Circle-8(1), Kolkata U/S 144C(13)/143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Vide His Order Dated 29.11.2016 For Assessment Year 2012-13 & Grounds Raised By Assessee Read As Under:- “1.0 Determination Of Arm'S Length Price For Corporate Guarantee Fees 1.1 On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Transfer Pricing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As "Ld, Tpo") & Accordingly Learned Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As "Ld. Ao") Erred In Treating The Corporate Guarantee Extended By The Appellant To Its Associated Enterprise (Ae) As International Transaction & Dispute Resolution Panel (Hereinafter Referred To As "Ld, Panel") Erred In Confirming The Same As An International Transaction Without Appreciating The Fact That It Does Not Fall Within The Ambit Of "International Transaction" U/S 92B Of The Act. 1.2 The Ld.Ao/Tpo & The Ld. Panel Failed To Appreciate The Fact That Corporate Guarantee Has Been Advanced By The Appellant As A Matter Of Commercial Prudence To Protect The Business Interest Of The Group By Fulfilling

gain for all other provisions and is eligible for set off u/s 74 against brought forward loss from long term capital asset. 6.3 On the facts and in the circumstances of the case & in law, the Ld. Panel while confirming the action of Ld. AO grossly erred in not applying the ratio decidendi laid down in the decision

DCIT, CIRCLE - 7(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED , KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri, M. Balaganesh

TP) 7. In view of the above and respectfully following the judgments of the High Courts & Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, I hold that the interest rate charged by the appellant from AE was required to be benchmarked against the prevailing LIBOR (US) in FY 2008-09, i.e. 1.13%. Since the interest rate charged by the appellant on the loans granted

DCIT, CIRCLE - 7(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED , KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri, M. Balaganesh

TP) 7. In view of the above and respectfully following the judgments of the High Courts & Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, I hold that the interest rate charged by the appellant from AE was required to be benchmarked against the prevailing LIBOR (US) in FY 2008-09, i.e. 1.13%. Since the interest rate charged by the appellant on the loans granted

DCIT, CIRCLE - 7(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED , KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri, M. Balaganesh

TP) 7. In view of the above and respectfully following the judgments of the High Courts & Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, I hold that the interest rate charged by the appellant from AE was required to be benchmarked against the prevailing LIBOR (US) in FY 2008-09, i.e. 1.13%. Since the interest rate charged by the appellant on the loans granted

TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR.-4(1), KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal for AY 2014-15 is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishraassessment Years: 2014-15 & Assessment Years: 2015-16

Capital Gain (LTCG") on sale of both land and build- ing without appreciating that the building formed part of block of assets and hence as per provisions of Section 43(6) only 'moneys payable" in respect of such building was required to be reduced from the relevant block of assets. 6.1 On the facts and circumstances of the case

TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR.-4(1), KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal for AY 2014-15 is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishraassessment Years: 2014-15 & Assessment Years: 2015-16

Capital Gain (LTCG") on sale of both land and build- ing without appreciating that the building formed part of block of assets and hence as per provisions of Section 43(6) only 'moneys payable" in respect of such building was required to be reduced from the relevant block of assets. 6.1 On the facts and circumstances of the case

M/S RECKITT BENCKISER (I) LTD.,KOLKATA vs. JCIT, R-12, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed while both the appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi

method adopted by the assessee to benchmark these international transactions nor the working made by the assessee of OP/TC of such transactions. He submitted that the TPO, however, adjusted the OP/TC worked out by the assessee on the basis of cost audit report where the loss was shown in respect of export of one product, i.e. PCMX. He contended that

AT&S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,KARNATAKA vs. D.C.I.T., CIRCLE-11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am At&S India Private Limited Vs. Dcit, Circle 11(1), Kolkata P-7, Chowringhee Square, 12A, Industrial Area, Nanjangud – 571 301 Kolkata – 700 069. Mysore District, Karnataka, India "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaeca 2930 J (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) ..

TP regulations. In the facts and circumstances of the case, the assessee Indian Company is justified to be taken as the tested party. 18. We note that as the issue (including tested party) is squarely covered in favour of the assessee by the Jurisdictional Tribunal in assessee’s own case in ITA No.179/Kol/2016, for Assessment Year 2011-12,(supra

RAIPUR STEEL CASTING INDIA (P)) LTD.,KOLKATA vs. PR.CIT-5, KOLKATA

In the result, both the appeals of the assessees (In ITA No

Bench: Shri A.T, Varkey, Jm & Dr. A.L. Saini, Am M/S. Raipur Steel Casting India (P) Ltd. Vs. P.C.I.T.,-5, Kolkata Pan: Aaacg 8490M (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) ..

TP)A No.1722/Bang/2017, order dated 22.12.2017 for the proposition that since clause 92BA(i) was omitted w.e.f. 01.09.2017 it is to be treated as if it never existed in the statute and thus no adverse inference can be drawn against the appellant under the said provisions. Against this it is submitted that Section

M/S SRINATH JI FURNISHING PVT. LTD.,KOLKATA vs. PR.CIT-5, KOLKATA , KOLKATA

In the result, both the appeals of the assessees (In ITA No

Bench: Shri A.T, Varkey, Jm & Dr. A.L. Saini, Am M/S. Raipur Steel Casting India (P) Ltd. Vs. P.C.I.T.,-5, Kolkata Pan: Aaacg 8490M (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) ..

TP)A No.1722/Bang/2017, order dated 22.12.2017 for the proposition that since clause 92BA(i) was omitted w.e.f. 01.09.2017 it is to be treated as if it never existed in the statute and thus no adverse inference can be drawn against the appellant under the said provisions. Against this it is submitted that Section

AT&S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED vs. D.C.I.T., CIRCLE-11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.77/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) At & S India (P) Ltd. Vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-11(1), Kolkata

TP Manual, OECD Guidelines, the United States Transfer Pricing regulations etc, both by the taxpayer and the Revenue while undertaking the compliance and the audit exercise respectively. The test for an intra-group service generally involves examination of the following factors:  The nature of activities;  The associated need and benefits;  Documentary evidence in support of the transaction;  The charge

M/S. PHILIPS INDIA LIMITED (FORMERLY PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INDIA LITD.),KOLKATA vs. ACIT, CIRCLE - 12(2), KOLKATA , KOLKATA

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

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri A.T.Varkey, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 2489/Kol/2017 Assessment Year : 2013-14 M/S Philips India Ltd. -Vs- Acit, Circle-12(2), Kolkata (Formerly Philips Electronics India Ltd.) [Pan: Aabcp 9487 A] (Appellant) (Respondent)

Method as the MAM for determination of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) in respect of this transaction. In this regard, the ld TPO observed as under:- (a) The application of the arm’s length principle would be to see whether the charges paid by the taxpayer for intra group services reflect the same charges for the services that would have

DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S PHILIPS INDIA LTD., KOLKATA

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmed

method of allocating the costs to the assessee under MSSA and then added a margin of 10% on the costs while making a charge. The margin of 10% is determined based on benchmarking study of pan Asia comparables. The selection of comparable was inappropriate based on the functional profile and specific economic and market conditions prevailing in the Indian market

M/S PHILIPS INDIA LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmed

method of allocating the costs to the assessee under MSSA and then added a margin of 10% on the costs while making a charge. The margin of 10% is determined based on benchmarking study of pan Asia comparables. The selection of comparable was inappropriate based on the functional profile and specific economic and market conditions prevailing in the Indian market

M/S TATA GLOBAL BEVERAGES LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for AY 2012-

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Sonjoy Sarma

TP) In view of substantial numbers of decisions of Hon'bie Tribunal in similar matter, CG fee should be benchmarked at 0.5% in the guarantee amount”. 40. The above finding of the ld. CIT(Appeals) is duly supported by the settled judicial precedence and the ld. D.R. failed to bring before us any other binding precedence in favour

M/S TATA GLOBAL BEVERAGES LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for AY 2012-

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Sonjoy Sarma

TP) In view of substantial numbers of decisions of Hon'bie Tribunal in similar matter, CG fee should be benchmarked at 0.5% in the guarantee amount”. 40. The above finding of the ld. CIT(Appeals) is duly supported by the settled judicial precedence and the ld. D.R. failed to bring before us any other binding precedence in favour

DCIT, CIRCLE - 10, KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. D I C INDIA LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, both appeals of Revenue stand dismissed

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmed

TP adjustment on trading transactions also fails. 11. We have heard the rival contentions and perused the materials available on record. The facts of case have already been discussed in detail in the foregoing paragraphs. Therefore the same are not elaborated here to avoid the repetition. We find that there is no provision under the Act with regard

DCIT, CIRCLE - 10, KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. DIC INDIA LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, both appeals of Revenue stand dismissed

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmed

TP adjustment on trading transactions also fails. 11. We have heard the rival contentions and perused the materials available on record. The facts of case have already been discussed in detail in the foregoing paragraphs. Therefore the same are not elaborated here to avoid the repetition. We find that there is no provision under the Act with regard