M/S. ELECTROSTEEL CASTING LIMITED.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CENTAL CIRCLE - 4(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.138 & 139/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Assessee) .. (Revenue) & आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.191 & 192/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Vs. M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Revenue) .. (Assessee)

deem it sufficient to deal with the major issues raised by the assessee on the disallowance under section 14A of the Act. The first issue that requires consideration is as to whether in computing the disallowance under section 14A of the Act read with rule 8D2(ii) and (iii) of the Rules, the Assessing Officer while adopting the average value

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 4(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS LIMITED., KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.138 & 139/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Assessee) .. (Revenue) & आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.191 & 192/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Vs. M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Revenue) .. (Assessee)

deem it sufficient to deal with the major issues raised by the assessee on the disallowance under section 14A of the Act. The first issue that requires consideration is as to whether in computing the disallowance under section 14A of the Act read with rule 8D2(ii) and (iii) of the Rules, the Assessing Officer while adopting the average value

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 4(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS LIMITED., KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.138 & 139/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Assessee) .. (Revenue) & आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.191 & 192/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Vs. M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Revenue) .. (Assessee)

deem it sufficient to deal with the major issues raised by the assessee on the disallowance under section 14A of the Act. The first issue that requires consideration is as to whether in computing the disallowance under section 14A of the Act read with rule 8D2(ii) and (iii) of the Rules, the Assessing Officer while adopting the average value

M/S. ELECTROSTEEL CASTING LIMITED.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CENTAL CIRCLE - 4(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.138 & 139/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Assessee) .. (Revenue) & आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A Nos.191 & 192/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Dcit, Central Circle-4(4), Vs. M/S. Electrosteel Castings Ltd. Kolkata. 19, G. K. Tower, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700 017. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaace 4975 B (Revenue) .. (Assessee)

deem it sufficient to deal with the major issues raised by the assessee on the disallowance under section 14A of the Act. The first issue that requires consideration is as to whether in computing the disallowance under section 14A of the Act read with rule 8D2(ii) and (iii) of the Rules, the Assessing Officer while adopting the average value

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

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

transfer pricing adjustment of Rs 16,27,69,727 on the basis that the Appellant should have made operating profit/ total cost margin of 15.36 % with respect to its software development services. 5.3. The Learned AO and DRP erred in selecting some functionally non- comparable companies for determination of arm's length price. 5.4. Even for some of the accepted

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

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

transfer pricing adjustment of Rs 16,27,69,727 on the basis that the Appellant should have made operating profit/ total cost margin of 15.36 % with respect to its software development services. 5.3. The Learned AO and DRP erred in selecting some functionally non- comparable companies for determination of arm's length price. 5.4. Even for some of the accepted

DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. TEGA INDUSTRIES LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, the Cross Objections filed by the assessee (in C

Bench: Shri A.T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A. L.Saini, Am

Transfer Pricing Adjustment on account of interest on loan given to subsidiary) has been discussed and adjudicated in favour of assessee. Learned counsel for the assessee submitted that the present issue in assessee`s appeal is squarely covered by the aforesaid order of the Tribunal, a copy of which was also placed before the Bench. 10. Learned Departmental Representative relied

DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. TEGA INDUSTRIES LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, the Cross Objections filed by the assessee (in C

Bench: Shri A.T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A. L.Saini, Am

Transfer Pricing Adjustment on account of interest on loan given to subsidiary) has been discussed and adjudicated in favour of assessee. Learned counsel for the assessee submitted that the present issue in assessee`s appeal is squarely covered by the aforesaid order of the Tribunal, a copy of which was also placed before the Bench. 10. Learned Departmental Representative relied

DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. TEGA INDUSTRIES LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, the Cross Objections filed by the assessee (in C

Bench: Shri A.T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A. L.Saini, Am

Transfer Pricing Adjustment on account of interest on loan given to subsidiary) has been discussed and adjudicated in favour of assessee. Learned counsel for the assessee submitted that the present issue in assessee`s appeal is squarely covered by the aforesaid order of the Tribunal, a copy of which was also placed before the Bench. 10. Learned Departmental Representative relied

DCIT, CIR-12(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S RECKITT BENCKISER (INDIA) LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, Appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes whereas Appeals of the revenue are dismissed to the extent indicated above

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.404/Kol/2015 आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.625/Kol/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11 To 2011-12)

price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price of the international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses was computed by TPO was computed

M/S RECKITT BENCKISER (I) PVT. LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-12(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, Appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes whereas Appeals of the revenue are dismissed to the extent indicated above

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.404/Kol/2015 आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.625/Kol/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11 To 2011-12)

price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price of the international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses was computed by TPO was computed

DCIT, CIR-12(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S RECKITT BENCKISER (I) LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, Appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes whereas Appeals of the revenue are dismissed to the extent indicated above

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.404/Kol/2015 आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.625/Kol/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11 To 2011-12)

price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price of the international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses was computed by TPO was computed

RECKITT DENCKISER (INDIA) LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-12(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, Appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes whereas Appeals of the revenue are dismissed to the extent indicated above

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.404/Kol/2015 आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.625/Kol/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11 To 2011-12)

price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price over its cost incurred for brand promotion activities. Thus, the arm’s length price of the international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses international transaction pertaining to AMP expenses was computed by TPO was computed

M/S. EVEREADY INDUSTRIES INDIA LTD.,KOLKATA vs. PR.CIT-4, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am]

transfer pricing scrutiny. We however note that the relevant provisions of Section 92BA were amended by Finance Act, 2017w.e.f. 01.04.2017 whereby clause (i) of sec. 92BA relating to any expenditure in respect of which payment have been made or is to be made to a person referred to clause (b) of sub- section (2) of section

M. K. SHAH EXPORTS LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-4, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.506 & 507/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10& 2010-11) M/S. M. K. Shah Exports Ltd. Vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-4, Kolkata

deemed to be the arm's length price.” We note that tolerance limit, that is, +/- 5% variation allowed in determining arm`s length price has been capped to a limit of +/- 3% from April 1, 2003, (see proviso to Sec.92C of the Act, as mentioned above) and in the assessee`s case the assessment year 2010-11, is under consideration

M. K. SHAH EXPORTS LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-4, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.506 & 507/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10& 2010-11) M/S. M. K. Shah Exports Ltd. Vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-4, Kolkata

deemed to be the arm's length price.” We note that tolerance limit, that is, +/- 5% variation allowed in determining arm`s length price has been capped to a limit of +/- 3% from April 1, 2003, (see proviso to Sec.92C of the Act, as mentioned above) and in the assessee`s case the assessment year 2010-11, is under consideration

JCIT, (OSD), CIR-4(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S M. K. SHAH EXPORTS LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.506 & 507/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10& 2010-11) M/S. M. K. Shah Exports Ltd. Vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-4, Kolkata

deemed to be the arm's length price.” We note that tolerance limit, that is, +/- 5% variation allowed in determining arm`s length price has been capped to a limit of +/- 3% from April 1, 2003, (see proviso to Sec.92C of the Act, as mentioned above) and in the assessee`s case the assessment year 2010-11, is under consideration

JCIT, (OSD), CIR-4(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S M. K. SHAH EXPORTS LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.506 & 507/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10& 2010-11) M/S. M. K. Shah Exports Ltd. Vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-4, Kolkata

deemed to be the arm's length price.” We note that tolerance limit, that is, +/- 5% variation allowed in determining arm`s length price has been capped to a limit of +/- 3% from April 1, 2003, (see proviso to Sec.92C of the Act, as mentioned above) and in the assessee`s case the assessment year 2010-11, is under consideration

DCIT, CIRCLE - 6(1), , KOLKATA vs. M/S. BIRLA CORPORATION LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue for AYs 2013-14 &

Bench: Sri Rajpal Yadav & Dr. Manish Borad

transfer pricing adjustment made for deduction u/s 80IA of the Act raised by the Revenue are dismissed. Revenue’s common Ground no. 3 for AY 2013-14 & 2014-15 relating to the claim of compensation paid for obtaining limestone connected to mining activity: 10. We have heard rival contentions and perused the records placed before us. We find that this