ISHARES MSCI ALL COUNTRY ASIA EX JAPAN ETF(AS A SUCCESSOR TO ISHARES MSCI ALL COUNTRY ASIA EX JAPAN MAURITIUS CO),MUMBAI vs. DCIT (INT)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical\npurposes

TDS to the extent of Rs.\n1,60,433.\n14. Without prejudice to the above, erred in levying interest under section\n234B amounting to Rs.7,94,29,712 in the computation sheet, annexed with\nthe impugned order;\nInitiation of penal proceedings under section 270A of the Act\n15. erred in initiating penalty under section 270A of the Act alleging\nmisreporting

ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF (AS A SUCESSOR TO ISHARES CORE EMERGING MARKETS MAURITIUS COMPANY),MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION) 2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical\npurposes

TDS credit to Rs.236,926.\nInitiation of penal proceedings under section 270A of the Act\n9. erred in initiating penalty under section 270A of the Act alleging\nmisreporting of income by the Appellant.\"\n2. The issue arising in grounds no.1 to 4, raised in assessee's appeal,\npertains to the manner of set off of short-term capital loss, which

ISHARES INDIA 50 ETF (AS A SUCCESSOR TO ISHARES INDIA MAURITIUS CO ),MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical\npurposes

TDS credit to Rs.236,926.\nInitiation of penal proceedings under section 270A of the Act\n9. erred in initiating penalty under section 270A of the Act alleging\nmisreporting of income by the Appellant.\"\n2.\nThe issue arising in grounds no.1 to 4, raised in assessee's appeal,\npertains to the manner of set off of short-term capital loss, which

ISHARES CORE MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF,MUMBAI vs. DCIT (INT)-2(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical\npurposes

TDS credit to Rs.236,926.\nInitiation of penal proceedings under section 270A of the Act\n9. erred in initiating penalty under section 270A of the Act alleging\nmisreporting of income by the Appellant.\"\n2.\nThe issue arising in grounds no.1 to 4, raised in assessee's appeal,\npertains to the manner of set off of short-term capital loss, which

ADDL CIT R G 7(1), MUMBAI vs. NOVARTIS INDIA LTD ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS HINDUSTAN CIBA GIEGY LTD. ), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Blem/S. Novartis India Limited V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income –Tax - 7(2)(2) {Earlier Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1)} 6Th& 7Th Floor 1St Floor, Aayakar Bhavan Inspire Bkc M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 “G” Block, Bkc Main Road Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400051 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent) Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1) V. M/S. Novartis India Limited Room No. 622, Aayakar Bhavan {Earlier Known As Hindustan Ciba Giegy Ltd.,} Sandoz House, Dr. A.B. Road M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 Worli, Mumbai – 400018 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent) Co No.190/Mum/2011 [Arising Out Of Ita No.6772/Mum/2010 (A.Y. 2002-03)] M/S. Novartis India Limited V. Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1)} Room No. 622, Aayakar Bhavan {Earlier Known As Hindustan Ciba Giegy Ltd.,} Sandoz House, Dr. A.B. Road M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 Worli, Mumbai – 400018 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent)

TDS, the Dy. CIT had passed an order under section 154 of the Act (see pages 3-5 of Factual paper book-1). 4 25.08.2003 The Dy. CIT issued a notice under section 143(2) of the Act, selecting the Assessee’s ROI for scrutiny (see page 6 of Factual paper book-1). 5 17.10.2003 The Addl. CIT (Transfer Pricing

ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF (AS A SUCCESSOR TO ISHARES CORE EMERGING MARKETS MAURITIUS COMPANY ,MUMBAI vs. DCIT (TP) 2(2)(2), MUMBAI

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

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadavshri Sandeep Singh Karhailishares Core Msci Emerging Markets Etf (As A Successor To Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Company) C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, ............... Appellant Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aafci3337N V/S Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Tax) - 2(2)(2) Room No.606, 6Th Floor, Kautilya Bhavan, ……………… Respondent C-41 To C-43, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051 Ishares Msci All Country Asia Ex Japan Etf C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aabti7439L ............... Appellant

TDS credit claimed in the return of income amounting to Rs. 1,49,05,83,737; Ground of Appeal No. 18: Levy of interest under section 234B of the Act - Rs. 8,315,107,780 18. erred in levying interest under Section 234B of the Act amounting to Rs. 8,31,51,07,780; Ground of Appeal No. 19: Levy

ISHARES CORE MSCI TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK ETF (AS A SUCCESSOR TO ISHARE CORE TAOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK MAURITIUS COMPANY ),MUMBAI vs. DY CIT (INT. TAX)-2(2)(1), MUMBAI

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

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadavshri Sandeep Singh Karhailishares Core Msci Emerging Markets Etf (As A Successor To Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Company) C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, ............... Appellant Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aafci3337N V/S Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Tax) - 2(2)(2) Room No.606, 6Th Floor, Kautilya Bhavan, ……………… Respondent C-41 To C-43, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051 Ishares Msci All Country Asia Ex Japan Etf C/O Ernst & Young Llp, 17Th Floor, The Ruby, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400028 Pan : Aabti7439L ............... Appellant

TDS credit claimed in the return of income amounting to Rs. 1,49,05,83,737; Ground of Appeal No. 18: Levy of interest under section 234B of the Act - Rs. 8,315,107,780 18. erred in levying interest under Section 234B of the Act amounting to Rs. 8,31,51,07,780; Ground of Appeal No. 19: Levy

SPE INDIA FILMS HOLDING LLC,MUMBAI vs. ACIT (INTL TAX) -4(2) (2) , MUMBAI

In the result ground no-2 raised by the assessee- is fully allowed

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Gagan Goyalspe India Films Holding Llc C/O, Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp One International Centre, Tower No.3, 27Th Floor-32Nd Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (W), Mumbai-400013. Pan: Aaocs1827L ...... Appellant Vs. Acit (International Taxation)-4(2)(2) 16Th Floor, Air India Building, Narimaon Point, Mumbai-400021. ..... Respondent Appellant By : Sh. P.J. Pardiwala/Paras Savla Respondent By : Sh. A.K. Keshari Date Of Hearing : 27/06/2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 21/09/2022 Order Per Gagan Goyal, A.M: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Dispute Resolution Panel-2, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As [‘Drp’] Dated 06.01.2022 For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “The Appellant, Objects To The Order Dated 19 January 2022 Passed Under Section 143(3) R.W.S 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act) Passed By The Learned Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax (International Taxation) - 4(2)(2), Mumbai

TDS is granted and the income on account of distribution of theatrical rights in India is considered as not taxable, the question of levy of additional interest under section 234B and section 234C of the Act would not arise. 4.3 The Appellant prays that the learned ACIT be directed to delete the levy of additional interest under section 234B

RAHUL SAUNIK,MUMBAI vs. ITO WARD 24(3)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Makarand Vasant Mahadeokarrahul Saunik Ito Ward - 24(3)(1), 81 Santosh Tower, Mumbai Lokhandwala, 3Rd Cross Vs. Piramal Chamber, Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 012. Mumbai – 400 053 Pan/Gir No. Aslps2176G (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Jatin Shah, Ld. Ar Revenue By Shri Annavaram Kosuri, Ld. Dr Date Of Hearing 13.04.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 17.04.2026

TDS, the addition was made merely on account of non-consideration of available records by the Assessing Officer and there was no unexplained or undisclosed income warranting addition. In such circumstances, the very basis for invoking section 270A, namely “under-reporting of income”, ceases to exist. 15. Section 270A(2

SEADRILL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-4(2)(1), MUMBAI

270A of the Act- Ground 3 & 4. 2. The assessee is a company incorporated in Hong Kong. The assessee has set up of project office in India for which it had obtained certificate of establishment of place of business in India from Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The assessee is engaged in rendering offshore drilling services to Oil and Gas Exploration

MANISH MANOHARDAS ASRANI ,MUMBAI vs. INT TAX WARD 1(1)(1), MUMBAI

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

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Gagan Goyalassessment Year: 2019-2000

section 143(C)(3) of the Act. 2.1 On perusing the ITR filed by the Assessee, it was seen by the AO that a sum of Rs.27,79,510/- has been offered by the Assessee to tax under the head “salaries” whereas as per ITR schedule TDS-details of the tax deducted at source from salary as per Form

SALTWATER STUDIO LLP,MUM vs. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Om Prakash Kant, Am आयकरअपीलसं/ I.T.A. No.13/Mum/2023 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2017-18) बिधम / Saltwater Studio Llp Nfac, Delhi 103, Corporate Corner, F Block, Northe Block, Vs. Sunder Nagar, Near Dalmia New Delhi-110001 College, Malad (West) Mumbai-400 064 स्थधयीलेखधसं/.जीआइआरसं/.Pan/Gir No. : Ackfs1653D (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent)

section 270A of the Act. The AO has made the addition on account of addition made on these issues as under: - Particulars Addition amount 1 Interest paid on late payment of service tax 3,27,026 Interest on Income Tax Refund 2 64,581 3 Interest paid on late payment on TDS

GETINGE MEDICAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. DCIT 2(2)(1), MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA

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

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai () & Shri Girish Agrawal ()

TDS of Rs. 1,24,82,097/- as against Rs. 1,25,90,372/- claimed by the Appellant in its return of income. 6. Ground 6: Interest charged under section 234A, 2348 and 234C of the Act The Id. AO erred in levying interest under section 234A, 234B and 234C of the Act. 7. Ground 7: Initiation of penalty under

BHAVESH GHANSHYAM ADVANI,MUMBAI vs. CIT(INTL TAX)-1,, MUMBAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Gagan Goyal

TDS Certificate, but obtaining of such certificates and possession of the same by the applicant was neither required as per procedure nor as per law to file the return of income within time. It is further seen from the facts of the case that a letter bearing No. NMS2/ASHPA4344A/6311816 dated 18.12.2014 was issued to the applicant by the Compliance Management

ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. DCIT (INT) TAX CIRCLE 3(2)(2), MUMBAI

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

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kantshri Sandeep Singh Karhailorient Overseas Container Line Limited, C/O Oocl (India) Private Limited, Icc Chambers, 5Th Floor, Saki Vihar Road, Opp. Santogen Silk Mills, Powai, ............... Appellant Mumbai - 400072 Pan : Aaaco5679E V/S Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Taxation), Circle – 3(2)(2), ……………… Respondent 6Th Floor, Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai - 400051

2. The impugned assessment order is time barred, being passed after the time limit provided under section 153 of the Act. That it is settled position of law, that section 144C and section 153 of the Act are mutually inclusive and the overall time limit to complete the assessment is circumscribed by section 153 of the Act. GST amount cannot

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION )-2(1)(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

270A of the Act for AY 2017-18 to 2019-20. 2. The assessee is a company incorporated and registered in United Kingdom (UK) and is a cloud-based learning and talent management solutions provider. Cornerstone Ondemand Services India Pvt. Ltd. (CSOD India) is company incorporated in India and is the Authorized Distributor of the assessee's Cloud- based Software

CONNERSTONE ONDEMAND LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION )-2(1)(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

270A of the Act for AY 2017-18 to 2019-20. 2. The assessee is a company incorporated and registered in United Kingdom (UK) and is a cloud-based learning and talent management solutions provider. Cornerstone Ondemand Services India Pvt. Ltd. (CSOD India) is company incorporated in India and is the Authorized Distributor of the assessee's Cloud- based Software

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. ACIT(IT)-2(1)(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

270A of the Act for AY 2017-18 to 2019-20. 2. The assessee is a company incorporated and registered in United Kingdom (UK) and is a cloud-based learning and talent management solutions provider. Cornerstone Ondemand Services India Pvt. Ltd. (CSOD India) is company incorporated in India and is the Authorized Distributor of the assessee's Cloud- based Software