VISEN INDUSTRIES LIMITED ,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TRANSFER PRICING )-4(3)(1), MUMBAI

Appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Anikesh Banerjee, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am

transfer pricing order dated 28.10.2019 has considered comparable market rate for corporate guarantee commission @1.5% and accordingly has made adjustment to the ALP in respect of Corporate Guarantee by 0.5% as the assessee has already charged guarantee commission @ 1%, amounting to Rs. 1,34,40,410/-. Therefore, contention of the assessee is rejected. Visen Industries Ltd. 5.8 Thus, in view

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

DCIT CEN CIR 7(3), MUMBAI vs. GALAXY PREMISES P.LTD, MUMBAI

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri G. Manjunatha

271A, section 271AA, section 271B, section 271BA, section 271BB, section 271C, section 271D, section 271E, section 271F, section 271G, clause (c) or clause (d) of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 272A, sub-section (1) of section 272AA or section 272B or sub-section (1) of section 272BB or sub-section (1) of section 272BBB or clause

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)

271A,section 271J or section 272A; or (b) an order passed by an Assessing Officer under clause (c) of section 158BC, in respect of search initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets requisitioned under section 132A, after the 30th day of June, 1995, but before the 1st day of January, 1997; or an order

STAR ASIAN MOVIES LTD ( SINCE AMALGAMATED WIH STAR INDIA P. LTD),MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

SATELLITE TELEVISION ASIAN REGION LTD,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

STAR TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT LTD ( SINCE AMALGAMATED WITH STAR INDIA P. LTD,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

CHANNEL V MUSIC NETWORKS LTD PARTNERSHIP,MUMBAI vs. ADIT IIT) 1(2), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

SGL ENTERTAINMENT LTD,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

STAR INTERNATIONAL MOVIES LTD,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

SATR ASIA REGION FZ LLC (SINCE AMALGAMATED WITH STAR INDIA P.LTD),MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on this ground

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7680/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-2009 Satellite Television Asian Vs. Ddit(International Region Limited, C/O Star India Taxation)-2(1), Scindia Private Limited, Star House, Off House, Mumbai-400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs 5680 D (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7679/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Channel V Music Networks Vs. Asstt. Director Of Income Limited Partnership (Channel V) Tax ( International C/O Star India Pvt. Limited, Star Taxation)1 (2) Scindia House, Office Dr. E Moses House, Mumbai-400038 Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. :Aaefc6136H (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) .. & आमकय अऩीर सं./Ita No.7681/Mum/2012 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2008-09) Star International Movies Vs. Ddit ( It) 2(1) Limited(Siml) C/O Star India Scindia House, Mumbai- Private Limited, Star House, Off 400038 Dr. E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011 स्थामी रेखा सं./ जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaics3256P (अऩीराथी /Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

Transfer Pricing Study being at arm`s length. It was contention of Ld. AR that during A.Y. 2008-09, STAR Group entities have deposited taxes in respect of the following expenditure disallowed under section 40(a) (i) of the Act in A.Y. 2007-08: 16 ITA Nos.7679-7684/12 ITA No.32/13 1) Foreign content procurement cost amounting to USD 47.02 Million

STAR TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT LTD,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla () & Ms. Padmavathy S. ()

section Gr.No.18-20 Gr.No.17-19 271(1)(c), 271A and 272B of the Act ITA 1814/Mum/2014 - Star Television Entertainment Ltd (STEL) 3. The assessee is a non resident company and is a tax resident of Hong Kong belonging to the Star Television group of companies. During the year under consideration, the assessee filed the return of income

STAR ASIA REGION FZ LLC,MUMBAI vs. DDIT (IT) 2(1), MUMBAI

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla () & Ms. Padmavathy S. ()

section Gr.No.18-20 Gr.No.17-19 271(1)(c), 271A and 272B of the Act ITA 1814/Mum/2014 - Star Television Entertainment Ltd (STEL) 3. The assessee is a non resident company and is a tax resident of Hong Kong belonging to the Star Television group of companies. During the year under consideration, the assessee filed the return of income

NGC NEWORK ASIA LLC,MUMBAI vs. DCIT (IT) RG 3(3)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals are allowed in the terms indicated above

271A of the Act without appreciating the fact that the Appellant is a non-resident and is not required to maintain India specific books of accounts; Ground 14 erred in initiating penalty proceedings under section 271B of the Act without appreciating the fact that the Appellant is a non-resident and is not required to get its accounts audited; (directed