D.C.I.T.,CIRCLE-2(2), KOLKATA vs. M/S SHALIMAR WIRES INDUSTRIES LTD., KOLKATA

Appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Sainiassessment Year :2013-14

35. In the light of the above legal position, what we need to decide at the outset is whether the amounts paid by the assessee to the non-resident agents could be termed as “consideration for the rendering of any managerial, technical and consultancy services”. As we do so, it is useful to bear in mind the fact that even

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

IV. Cushman and Wakefield (India) (P) Ltd reported in (2014) 46 taxmann. Com 317 (Delhi). The Hon’ble High Courts held that the authority of the TPO would be to conduct a transfer pricing analysis to determine the arm’s length price and not to determine whether there is a service or not from which the assessee got benefits. That

DCIT, CIRCLE - 11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. J. J. EXPORTERS LTD., KOLKATA

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

Section 92F(ii) lays down that "'arm's length price” means a price which is applied or proposed to be applied in a transaction between persons other than associated enterprises, in uncontrolled conditions." Sec.92(v) defines “transaction” to include "an arrangement, undertaking or action in concert,- (A) whether or not such arrangement, understanding or action is formal or in writing

DCIT, CIRCLE - 11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. J. J. EXPORTERS LTD., KOLKATA

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

Section 92F(ii) lays down that "'arm's length price” means a price which is applied or proposed to be applied in a transaction between persons other than associated enterprises, in uncontrolled conditions." Sec.92(v) defines “transaction” to include "an arrangement, undertaking or action in concert,- (A) whether or not such arrangement, understanding or action is formal or in writing

M/S. ELECTROSTEEL CASTING LIMITED.,KOLKATA vs. ITO (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION) WARD, KOLKATA , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Sri J. Sudhakar Reddy & Sri Aby T. Varkey)

Price list etc. m) To make the office profitable as soon as possible. Responsibilities of Electrosteel Electrosteel will be responsible to help facilitate Mr Firpo to do the above activities will all its guidance and support Mr Firpo will interact mainly with Mr Rajesh Bang, Mr Deepak Kumar Agarwal, Mr Arpan Poddar and with senior management of Electrosteel

AT & S INDIA PVT. LTD.,KARNATAKA vs. DCIT, CIR-11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, assessee’s appeal stands allowed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri S.S.Viswanethra Raviassessment Years:2011-12

section 143(2) of the Act was issued and served upon the assessee. The assessee during the year had international transactions with its Associated Enterprises (AE for short) for supplying the PCB manufactured by it. The Assessing Officer after having the approval from the CIT made reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO for short) u/s 92 CA(1

ALMATIS ALUMINA PRIVATE LTD,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-8(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, boththe appeals of the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.726&2361/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13& 2013-14)

35. Brief facts qua the issue are that the assessee receives, administrative and IT services from its Associate Enterprise(AE). The transfer pricing officer treated the arms’ length price, of the said transactions as NIL by observingas follows: (i) Benefit of services received have not been proved and no documentation produced, (ii). No evidences as to the cost benefit analysis

ALMATIS ALUMINA PRIVATE LTD,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-8(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, boththe appeals of the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.726&2361/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13& 2013-14)

35. Brief facts qua the issue are that the assessee receives, administrative and IT services from its Associate Enterprise(AE). The transfer pricing officer treated the arms’ length price, of the said transactions as NIL by observingas follows: (i) Benefit of services received have not been proved and no documentation produced, (ii). No evidences as to the cost benefit analysis

DCIT, CIRCLE-5(1), , KOLKATA vs. KESORAM INDUSTRIES LIMITED, KOLKATA

In the result, all the appeals of the revenue for AYs 2012-13, 2014-

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P. M. Jagtap, Vp (Kz) & Hon’Ble Shri A. T. Varkey]

iv) of the Act and for that reason the assessee prepared stand-alone accounts of these eligible units to quantify the profits eligible for deduction u/s 80-IA of the Act. As the power generated by the CPPs were captively consumed by the non- eligible units, such intra-unit transfer of power qualified as reportable specified domestic transaction

M/S. KESORAM INDUSTRIES LTD., ,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE - 5(1) , KOLKATA

In the result, all the appeals of the revenue for AYs 2012-13, 2014-

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P. M. Jagtap, Vp (Kz) & Hon’Ble Shri A. T. Varkey]

iv) of the Act and for that reason the assessee prepared stand-alone accounts of these eligible units to quantify the profits eligible for deduction u/s 80-IA of the Act. As the power generated by the CPPs were captively consumed by the non- eligible units, such intra-unit transfer of power qualified as reportable specified domestic transaction

KESORAM INDUSTRIES LTD.,KOLKATA vs. D.C.I.T.,CIRCLE-5(1), KOLKATA

In the result, all the appeals of the revenue for AYs 2012-13, 2014-

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P. M. Jagtap, Vp (Kz) & Hon’Ble Shri A. T. Varkey]

iv) of the Act and for that reason the assessee prepared stand-alone accounts of these eligible units to quantify the profits eligible for deduction u/s 80-IA of the Act. As the power generated by the CPPs were captively consumed by the non- eligible units, such intra-unit transfer of power qualified as reportable specified domestic transaction

DCIT, CIRCLE - 5(1) , KOLKATA vs. M/S. KESORAM INDUSTRIES LTD., , KOLKATA

In the result, all the appeals of the revenue for AYs 2012-13, 2014-

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P. M. Jagtap, Vp (Kz) & Hon’Ble Shri A. T. Varkey]

iv) of the Act and for that reason the assessee prepared stand-alone accounts of these eligible units to quantify the profits eligible for deduction u/s 80-IA of the Act. As the power generated by the CPPs were captively consumed by the non- eligible units, such intra-unit transfer of power qualified as reportable specified domestic transaction

STAR PAPER MILLS LTD.,KOLKATA vs. D.C.I.T., CIRCLE - 4(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 424/Kol/2022 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Star Paper Mills Ltd. Dcit, Circle-4(1), Kolkata Duncan House Vs 31, N.S. Road Kolkata - 700001 [Pan : Aaecs0759B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Akkal Dudhewala, Fca Revenue By : Shri G. Hukugha Sema, Cit D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 13/04/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 10/07/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle- 4(1), Kolkata (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 20/06/2022, Passed U/S 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2018-19 Which Is Arising Out Of The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel -2, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Ld. Drp) U/S 144C(5) Of The Act Dt. 29/04/2022. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- “1. For That On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ao/Tpo In Complete Disregard Of The Binding Precedent In Assessee'S Own Case For 2

iv) of the Act. The assessee accordingly prepared stand-alone accounts of said eligible unit in terms of Section 80-IA(5)/(7) of the Act. Further, as the power generated by the assessee was actively consumed by the paper manufacturing unit, such transfer of power qualified as a reportable specified domestic transaction in terms of Section

STAR PAPER MILLS LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR. 4(2), KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri P. M .Jagtap, Vice-(Kz) & Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm]

iv) of the Act. The assessee accordingly prepared stand-alone accounts of said eligible unit in terms of Section 80-IA(5)/(7) of the Act. Further, as the power generated by the assessee was captively consumed by the paper manufacturing unit, such transfer of power qualified as a reportable specified domestic transaction in terms of Section

LANDIS + GYR LIMITED,SOUTH 24 PARGANAS vs. DCIT, CIRCLE - 1, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S. S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm]

section 234C of the Act are very clear without any ambiguity that the same is chargeable only on the returned income. Hence, the Ground No. 3 raised by the assessee is allowed. 5. Adjustment to Arm’s Length Price – ITA No. 37/Kol/2012 – Asst Year 2007-08 The assessee is a closely held company engaged in the business of manufacturing

M/S LANDIS+GYR LIMITED,,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE -1, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S. S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm]

section 234C of the Act are very clear without any ambiguity that the same is chargeable only on the returned income. Hence, the Ground No. 3 raised by the assessee is allowed. 5. Adjustment to Arm’s Length Price – ITA No. 37/Kol/2012 – Asst Year 2007-08 The assessee is a closely held company engaged in the business of manufacturing

DCIT, CIRCLE - 11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S. EPCOS FERRITES LTD., (SINCE MERGED WITH M/S. EPCOS INDIA P. LTD.,), NADIA

In the result, the both appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed, except other ground no

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

35,09,431/­. The determination of arm's length price of the international transactions was referred to the Ld. Transfer Pricing Officer (hereinafter referred to as the 'TPO') under section 92CA of the Act. The TPO directed following arm's length price (ALP) adjustments, under the Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM') at the entity level, as under

ACIT, CIRCLE - 2(1), KOLKATA , KOLKATA vs. M/S. ITC INFOTECH INDIA LTD., , KOLKATA

In the result, appeals of the revenue for both the assessment years are dismissed

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2014-15 & Assessment Year : 2015-16 Assistant Commissioner Of M/S. Itc Infotech India Income-Tax, Circle-2(1), Limited Vs. Kolkata. (Pan: Aaaci7376Q) Virginia House, 37, J. L. Nehru Road, Kolkata-700071. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Appellant By : Shri Manish Kanojia, Cit, Dr Respondent By : Shri J. P. Khaitan, Sr. Counsel & Shri Bikash Chandra, Ar Date Of Hearing : 16.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2022

iv) Transfer Pricing Adjustment made in respect of export of software services and payment of Account Management Charges vide ground no. 1 for AY 2015-16. These issues are dealt hereunder seriatim: 5. Before us Shri J. P. Khaitan, Sr. Advocate and Shri Bikash Chandra, AR represented the assessee and Shri Manish Kanojia, CIT, DR represented the department. 6. Brief