GVK POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED,KADIYAM vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1),, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.553/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2014-15) M/S Gvk Power & Infrastructure Ltd. Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.5-48, Gvk Power Plant Income Tax Jegurupadu, Kadiyammandal Circle-2(1) East Godavari Rajamahendravaram [Pan :Aaacj5599A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओ रसे/ Appellant By Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से/ Respondent By Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 21.03.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 03.04.2019

TDS was also deducted for the services rendered by the service provider. The department has not brought on record any evidence to show that the agreement is bogus. Hence, there is no reason to suspect the payment or nature of services rendered. Therefore, there is no case to sustain the addition made by the AO. Accordingly the addition made

THE ACIT, CIRCLE - 1,, RAJAHMUNDRY vs. THE ANDHRA PRADESH PAPER MILLS LTD.,, HYDERABAD

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are partly allowed and the cross objections filed by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

transfer of thermal heat energy from steam to the juices. The dispute between the revenue and the assessee arose whether the receipts from generation and supply of steam was eligible for relief under section 801A and according to the revenue, the steam was not the power, which was eligible for tax holiday under section 801A. 7.11The word power

THE ACIT, CIRCLE - 1,, RAJAHMUNDRY vs. THE ANDHRA PRADESH PAPER MILLS LTD.,, HYDERABAD

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are partly allowed and the cross objections filed by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

transfer of thermal heat energy from steam to the juices. The dispute between the revenue and the assessee arose whether the receipts from generation and supply of steam was eligible for relief under section 801A and according to the revenue, the steam was not the power, which was eligible for tax holiday under section 801A. 7.11The word power

THE ACIT, CIRCLE - 1,, RAJAHMUNDRY vs. THE ANDHRA PRADESH PAPER MILLS LTD.,, HYDERABAD

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are partly allowed and the cross objections filed by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

transfer of thermal heat energy from steam to the juices. The dispute between the revenue and the assessee arose whether the receipts from generation and supply of steam was eligible for relief under section 801A and according to the revenue, the steam was not the power, which was eligible for tax holiday under section 801A. 7.11The word power

TBR INFRA PVT LTD,ALAMPURAM vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

transfer pricing cases, quantum of such addition should\nexceed 10 crore.\n11. Accordingly, in the instant case where the addition amounting to\nRs.3,43,759/- is well below the limit prescribed for the selection of return\nrequiring scrutiny during the F.Y. 2017-18. We therefore find merit in the\nargument of the Ld.AR that the scrutiny assessment proceedings raised

3F INDUSTRIES LIMITED,TADEPALLIGUDEM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

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

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.434/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2021-22) 3F Industries Limited V. Asst. Cit – Circle – 1 Aayakar Bhavan Pb No. 15, Tanuku Road Veerabhadrapuram Tadepalligudem, West Godavari Rajahmundry – 533105 Andhra Pradesh - 534102 Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aaacf2643K] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

Transfer Pricing Officer ('TPO") and the Hon'ble Dispute Resolution Panel ('DRP') erred in: Ground No 1: Notional guarantee fee on shareholder's guarantee Making adjustment on the shareholders corporate guarantee provided to the banks for loans availed by the AE, without appreciating the fact that guarantee was provided for the benefit of the 3F Group. Ground No 2: Without

ARKHA SOLAR POWER PRIVATE LIMITED,RAJAHMUNDARY vs. DCIT-1 , KAKINADA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble(Through Hybrid Hearing) आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.92/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year : 2017-18) Arkha Solar Power Private Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Limited, Income Tax-1, Elakolanu Village, 4Th Floor, Sri Deepthi Towers, Rangampeta, Rajahmundry, Main Road, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh – 533294. Andhra Pradesh-533001. Pan: Aalca 4293K (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Assessee By : Ms. Karishma R. Phatarphekar ""याथ"क"ओरसे/ Revenue By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr

Transfer Pricing Officer [TPO] by ACIT, Circle-1, Kakinada vide letter dated 16/09/2019 after obtaining approval of the Ld. Pr. CIT-2, Visakhapatnam. The Ld. TPO observed that the assessee entered into the following transactions with the Associated Enterprises [AEs] as per the 3CEB filed by the assessee: International Amount Received / Amount paid / transactions Receivable payable (Amount in INR) (Amount

M/S. FUSION VOICE SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT.LTD,,VIJAYAWADA vs. THE ITO,, VIJAYAWADA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

TDS had been deducted, under Section 194H of the Act, from them; the incentives payable under the trade discount scheme was disbursed by the assessee to the retail dealers through del-credere agents who had opened separate bank accounts for the said purpose; and the del- credere agents had only acted as a conduit for transferring incentives to the retail

TULASI SEEDS PVT. LTD.,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT,, GUNTUR

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

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.167/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.55/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Circle-2(1) D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Guntur 4/5, Arundelpet Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A.No.139/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.06/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Asst. Commissioner Of D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Income Tax 4/5, Arundelpet Circle-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 28.06.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19 .07.2019

transfer of BT & BG II gene into Tulasi Cotton Hybrids in the year 2003. The company also made collaboration with M/s CIMMYT, Mexico for development of maize hybrids and with ICRISAT for development of Pearls Millets (Bajra) and Sorghum (Jowar). It has tied up with Monsanto for RRF technology. The said foundation seeds are supplied / sold to the organizers

THE ACIT,, GUNTUR vs. TULASI SEEDS PVT,. LTD.,, GUNTUR

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

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.167/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.55/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Circle-2(1) D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Guntur 4/5, Arundelpet Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A.No.139/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.06/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Asst. Commissioner Of D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Income Tax 4/5, Arundelpet Circle-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 28.06.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19 .07.2019

transfer of BT & BG II gene into Tulasi Cotton Hybrids in the year 2003. The company also made collaboration with M/s CIMMYT, Mexico for development of maize hybrids and with ICRISAT for development of Pearls Millets (Bajra) and Sorghum (Jowar). It has tied up with Monsanto for RRF technology. The said foundation seeds are supplied / sold to the organizers

THE ACIT,, GUNTUR vs. M/S TULASI SEEDS PVT. LTD.,, GUNTUR

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

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.167/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.55/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Circle-2(1) D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Guntur 4/5, Arundelpet Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A.No.139/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.06/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Asst. Commissioner Of D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Income Tax 4/5, Arundelpet Circle-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 28.06.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19 .07.2019

transfer of BT & BG II gene into Tulasi Cotton Hybrids in the year 2003. The company also made collaboration with M/s CIMMYT, Mexico for development of maize hybrids and with ICRISAT for development of Pearls Millets (Bajra) and Sorghum (Jowar). It has tied up with Monsanto for RRF technology. The said foundation seeds are supplied / sold to the organizers

TULASI SEEDS PVT.,LTD.,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT,, GUNTUR

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

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.167/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.55/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Circle-2(1) D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Guntur 4/5, Arundelpet Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A.No.139/Viz/2015 & I.T.A.No.06/Viz/2016 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Tulasi Seeds Private Ltd. Asst. Commissioner Of D.No.6-4-6, Tulasi House Income Tax 4/5, Arundelpet Circle-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan :Aaact8054C] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 28.06.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19 .07.2019

transfer of BT & BG II gene into Tulasi Cotton Hybrids in the year 2003. The company also made collaboration with M/s CIMMYT, Mexico for development of maize hybrids and with ICRISAT for development of Pearls Millets (Bajra) and Sorghum (Jowar). It has tied up with Monsanto for RRF technology. The said foundation seeds are supplied / sold to the organizers

UNITED BREWERIES LTD,,SRIKAKULAM vs. JCIT TDS RANGE, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.454-456/Viz/2017 ("नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11) M/S United Breweries Ltd., Vs. Jt. Commissioner Of (Successor To M/S United Millenium Income Tax Breweries Ltd.,) Tds Range Bantupalli Village Visakhapatnam Ranasthalam Mandalam Srikakulam Dt. [Pan :Aaacu6053C] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent) : Shri Y.A.Rao, Ar अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal, Dr ""यथ"क"ओरसे / Respondent By सुनवाईक"तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 27.02.2018 घोषणाकीतारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 14.03.2018 :

TDS at 2% u/s 194C on the said payments and it was contended that it was merely a contractual payment. In this regard, it is relevant to refer to the terms of the Brewing Agreement where the consideration for the said payment was stated as under 7.Consideration: In terms of the conditions agreed supra, Brewer agrees

UNITED BRESWARIES LTD,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. JCIT, TDS, RANGE, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.454-456/Viz/2017 ("नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11) M/S United Breweries Ltd., Vs. Jt. Commissioner Of (Successor To M/S United Millenium Income Tax Breweries Ltd.,) Tds Range Bantupalli Village Visakhapatnam Ranasthalam Mandalam Srikakulam Dt. [Pan :Aaacu6053C] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent) : Shri Y.A.Rao, Ar अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal, Dr ""यथ"क"ओरसे / Respondent By सुनवाईक"तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 27.02.2018 घोषणाकीतारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 14.03.2018 :

TDS at 2% u/s 194C on the said payments and it was contended that it was merely a contractual payment. In this regard, it is relevant to refer to the terms of the Brewing Agreement where the consideration for the said payment was stated as under 7.Consideration: In terms of the conditions agreed supra, Brewer agrees

UNITED BRESWARIES LTD,,SRIKAKULAM vs. JCIT, TDS, RANGE,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.454-456/Viz/2017 ("नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11) M/S United Breweries Ltd., Vs. Jt. Commissioner Of (Successor To M/S United Millenium Income Tax Breweries Ltd.,) Tds Range Bantupalli Village Visakhapatnam Ranasthalam Mandalam Srikakulam Dt. [Pan :Aaacu6053C] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent) : Shri Y.A.Rao, Ar अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal, Dr ""यथ"क"ओरसे / Respondent By सुनवाईक"तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 27.02.2018 घोषणाकीतारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 14.03.2018 :

TDS at 2% u/s 194C on the said payments and it was contended that it was merely a contractual payment. In this regard, it is relevant to refer to the terms of the Brewing Agreement where the consideration for the said payment was stated as under 7.Consideration: In terms of the conditions agreed supra, Brewer agrees

SRINIVASA HAIR INDUSTRIES,ELURU vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX., ELURU

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.194/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2013-2014) M/S Srinivasa Hair Industries Asst.Commissioner Of P.B.No.8 Income Tax Eastern Street Circle-1 Eluru Eluru [Pan : Aalfs8434M] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से/ Respondent By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Citdr

price of closing stock depends on the grade which is ranging from Rs.14 to Rs.4,854/- per Kg.The assessee further submitted that it has valued the closing stock correctly grade wise and declared the same in the financial statements. It was also stated that the complete details were placed before the AO at the time of assessment which was verified

GRANDHI SRI VENKATA AMARENDRA,ELURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result appeals of the assessee for the assessment year 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.23 & 24/Viz/2018 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2013-14 & 2014-15) Sri Grandhi Sri Venkata Amarendra Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of C/O Vaibhav Jewllers Income Tax, Main Road Central Circle-1 Eluru Visakhapatnam [Pan : Abipa7175R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.50/Viz/2018 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2014-15) Asst.Commissioner Of Vs. Sri Grandhi Sri Venkata Income Tax, Amarendra Central Circle-1 C/O Vaibhav Jewellers Visakhapatnam Main Road Eluru [Pan : Abipa7175R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) निर्धाऩिती की ओि से/ Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar िधजस्व की ओि से/ Revenue By : Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal, Dr सुिवधई की तधिीख / Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2018 घोषणध की तधिीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21 .08.2018

price paid to local smiths at Rs.166/- per gram. While giving direction to AO, the Ld.CIT(A) did not consider the fact that the assessee is also collecting the making charges from customers and offered the same as income. Hence, considering the facts and merits of the case we are of the considered opinion that adopting the rate of Rs.150

GRANDHI SRI VENKATA AMARENDRA,ELURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result appeals of the assessee for the assessment year 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.23 & 24/Viz/2018 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2013-14 & 2014-15) Sri Grandhi Sri Venkata Amarendra Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of C/O Vaibhav Jewllers Income Tax, Main Road Central Circle-1 Eluru Visakhapatnam [Pan : Abipa7175R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.50/Viz/2018 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2014-15) Asst.Commissioner Of Vs. Sri Grandhi Sri Venkata Income Tax, Amarendra Central Circle-1 C/O Vaibhav Jewellers Visakhapatnam Main Road Eluru [Pan : Abipa7175R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) निर्धाऩिती की ओि से/ Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar िधजस्व की ओि से/ Revenue By : Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal, Dr सुिवधई की तधिीख / Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2018 घोषणध की तधिीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21 .08.2018

price paid to local smiths at Rs.166/- per gram. While giving direction to AO, the Ld.CIT(A) did not consider the fact that the assessee is also collecting the making charges from customers and offered the same as income. Hence, considering the facts and merits of the case we are of the considered opinion that adopting the rate of Rs.150

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, CO raised by the assessee is disposed off as discussed herein above

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.25/Viz/2014 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year :2010-11) Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Vs. Addl. Cit, (Formerly Known As M/S. Range-1, Visakhapatnam Port Trust) Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaalv0035C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent)

TDS credit. Thereafter, the case has been assigned to the Addl. CIT, Range-1, Visakhapatnam by the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam vide letter in F.No. CIT-1/CAP/Security/2012-13, dated 31/7/2012. Thereafter, notice U/s. 143(2) and 142(1) of the Act dated 29/08/2012 were issued afresh and duly served on the assessee on the same date. In response