THE DY. CIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. M/S. SNF (INDIA) LIMITED,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue and the Cross objections filed by the assessee are dismissed

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

method to analyse ALP of royalty paid to SPCM SA, France, vide agreement entered on 29/12/2004. The TPO further viewed that the payment made to AEs under prescribed FEMA guidelines cannot be taken as a benchmark and the Transfer pricing is altogether is a different subject and has to be analysed within the ambit of law prescribed u/sec. 92CA

LEWEK ALTAIR SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED,KAKINADA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-1, KAKINADA

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble

TP provisions are applicable to the assessee company covered under the Special Provisions relating to income of shipping company as prescribed under Chapter XII-G of the Act. In the instant case, the assessee has applied for registration for approval U/s. 115VP(3) of the Act allowing the company to exercise option under the Tonnage Tax Scheme. Accordingly

GVR POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED,KADIYAM vs. ACIT, CIRCLE - 2(1), RAJAHMUNDRY

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

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

transfer pricing (TP) study and adopted the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (“CUP”) method as most appropriate method for bench marking the transaction

TEEJAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, DC/AC 4(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble

transfer pricing adjustment to Rs. 1,66,18,290/-. The contention of the assessee was that agreement between the assessee and its AE was a composite one and could not be split up for the purposes of holding that some services are at arm’s length and some are not. The ITAT appears to have agreed with the above contention

LEWEK ALTAIR SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED,,KAKINADA vs. THE ACIT,, KAKINADA

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purpose

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

method was also rejected by the DRP and confirmed the adjustment proposed by the TPO. The AO passed order u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144-C and made the transfer pricing adjustment of Rs.26,05,50,730/- on bareboat charges and shipping management services. 3.4. For the assessment year 2013-14 also, same issue of determining the arm‟s length price

LEWEK ALTAIR SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED,KAKINADA vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-1,, KAKINADA

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purpose

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

method was also rejected by the DRP and confirmed the adjustment proposed by the TPO. The AO passed order u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144-C and made the transfer pricing adjustment of Rs.26,05,50,730/- on bareboat charges and shipping management services. 3.4. For the assessment year 2013-14 also, same issue of determining the arm‟s length price

ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, VIJAYAWADA vs. FYSOLATE TECHNOLOGIES, VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.182/Viz/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18) Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. Fysolate Technologies, Income Tax, Vijayawada. Vijawayada. Pan: Aacff5633L (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Assessee By : Sri Mithilesh Sannareddy ""याथ" क" ओर से / Revenue By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 16/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of : 15/07/2024 Pronouncement O R D E R

TP adjustment of Rs. 62,25,78,803/- thereby allowing the appeal of the assessee. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), the Revenue is in appeal before the Tribunal by raising the following grounds of appeal: 10 “1. The Ld. CIT(A) erred in deleting the Transfer Pricing Adjustment of Rs. 62,25,78,803/- made

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRLCE-1(1),, GUNTUR vs. CCL PRODUCTS(INDIA) LIMITED, DUGGIRALA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

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

transfer pricing is a legislation seeking the tax-payers to organise their affairs in a manner compliant with the norms set-out. In short, it is an anti abuse legislation which tells you as to what is the acceptable behaviour but it does not trigger levy of tax in a retrospective manner because no party can be asked

TEEJAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble(Through Hybrid Hearing) आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.(Tp).A. No.44/Viz/2017 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year : 2012-13) Teejay India Private Limited, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No. 15, Brandix India Apparel Income Tax, City Private Limited Sez, Circle-5(1), 2Nd Floor, Direct Pudimadaka Road, Atchutapuram, Taxes Building, Mvp Double Visakhapatnam – 530 011. Road, Visakhapatnam, Pan: Aaaco 9452 H Andhra Pradesh. (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Assessee By : Sri Darpan Kirpalani ""याथ"क"ओरसे/ Revenue By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr

transfer pricing documentation was prepared by the assessee; 3.3 Disregarding the peculiar economic conditions faced by the assessee during AY 2012-13 for carrying out its manufacturing operations; 3.4. Not providing appropriate adjustment under Rule 10B(3)(ii) of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 on account of 3.4.1.Abnormal business loss suffered by the assessee; 3.4.2.Underutilization of capacity by the assessee

TEEJAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE - 5(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble(Through Hybrid Hearing) आयकर अपील सं./(I.T.)I.T.A.No.626/Viz/2018 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2014-15) Teejay India Private Limited Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of Apsez, Pudimadaka Road Income Tax Atchutapuram Mandal Circle-5(1) Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Aaaco9452H] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Darpan Kirpalani ""ाथ" की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 22.01.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 13.02.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Balakrishnan S

transfer pricing (TP) documentation maintained by the Appellant under Section 92D of the Act, in good faith and with due diligence. 4.2. Rejecting the comparability analysis carried out by the Assessee in the TP documentation and in conducting a fresh comparability analysis for processing services. 4.3. Not providing any methodical

TEEJAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-5(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.340/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2020-21) & S.A. No. 15/Viz/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2020-21) Teejay India Private Limited, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Plot No. 15, Brandix, Apsez, Income Tax, Pudimadaka Road, Atchutapuram Circle-5(1), Mandal, Visakhapatnam-530011. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaaco9452H (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

TP-3, Hyderabad (Ld TPO) passed U/s. 92CA of the Act is contrary to law and thus liable to be quashed. 5 Teejay India Private Limited vs. DCIT 3. That on facts and in the circumstances of the case, the Ld. AO/TPO and the Ld. DRP erred in making an upward adjustment to the transfer price of the appellant

SNF (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DCIT/ACIT, CIRCLE - 3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.204/Viz/2025 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year:2016-17) Vs. M/S. Snf (India) Private Limited Dcit - Circle – 3(1) 19 Jnpc, Ramky Pharmacity Income Tax Office Paravada, Visakhapatnam – 531021 Infinity Towers, Sankarmat Road Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam – 530016 Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaacp4070A]

price for the royalty payments. He therefore pleaded that the decision of the jurisdictional Tribunal in assessee’s own case be considered on this issue. 21. We have heard rival contentions and perused the material available on record. The TPO has adopted the CUP method as most appropriate method for the payments of royalty by the assessee while determining

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

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

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble

TP Adjustment of Rs. 14,05,566/- pertaining to interest on working capital and term loans of Rs. 62, 64,747/- in respect of specific domestic transactions. Considering the TPO’s order, the Ld. AO completed the scrutiny proceedings and passed a draft order U/s. 143(3) r.w.s 144C(3), dated 24/11/2016. The Ld. AO later finalized the draft assessment

DCIT, CIRCLE - 3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM vs. SNF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, VISAKHAPATNAM

price for the\nroyalty payments. He therefore pleaded that the decision of the jurisdictional\nTribunal in assessee's own case be considered on this issue.\n21.\nWe have heard rival contentions and perused the material available on\nrecord. The TPO has adopted the CUP method as most appropriate method for\nthe payments of royalty by the assessee while determining

ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.349/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year:2020-21) Vs. Acit – Circle -1 Andhra Paper Limited 14-6-9, Admin Office Veerabhadrapuram Kateru Road Rajahmundry-533101 Sri Ramnagar S.O. (Rajahmundry) Andhra Pradesh Rajahmundry (Urban) East Godavari – 533105 Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aaact8849D]

Transfer Pricing Officer, [in short “TPO’] under section 92CA(1) of the Act for determining Arm’s Length Price in respect of the International Transactions reported by the assessee during the A.Y.2020-21. As per Form 3CEB the following International Transactions have been benchmarked using CUP Method. Page. No 2 I.T.A.No.349/VIZ/2024 Andhra Paper Limited 35th to 65th Amount Method Description

DEVI SEA FOODS LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX , CIRCLE -3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.156/Viz/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2018-19) M/S Devi Sea Foods Limited Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of 50-1-51/1, A.S.R.Nagar Income Tax Seethammadhara Circle-3(I) Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Aabcd0248B] अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri D.Anand, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri M.N.Murthy Naik, Cit(Dr) सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 01.12.2022 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 16.12.2022 O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan:

Method (TNMM). The assessee filed it’s return of income for the assessment year 2018-19 on 28.11.2018 admitting a total income of Rs.300,91,81,980/-. The case was referred to the Transfer Pricing Officer [TPO] for determining Arms Length Price (ALP) u/s 92CA(3) in respect of its international transaction entered into with AE. In response

TEEJAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-5(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri Omkareshwar Chidara, Hon’Ble

TP-3, Hyderabad (for short “TPO”) for determining the Arm’s Length Price (for short, “ALP”) in respect of all the transactions reported by the assessee-company in its Transfer Pricing Study Report (for short, “TPSR”) in its Form 3CEB. 4. The TPO vide his order passed under section 92CA(3) of the Act, dated 31.10.2023, analysed the International Transactions

DEVI SEA FOODS LIMITED,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.75/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year: 2017-18) M/S. Devi Sea Foods Limited, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Visakhapatnam. Income Tax, Pan: Aabcd 0248 B Circle-3(1), Visakhapatnam. (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Appellant By : Sri D. Anand, Advocate ""याथ"क"ओरसे/ Respondent By : Sri Mn Murthy Naik, Cit-Dr

Method (TNMM). The assessee filed its revised return of income for the assessment year 2017-18 on 21.11.2018 admitting a total income of Rs 132,15,54,810/-. The case was referred to the Transfer Pricing Officer [TPO] for determining Arms LengthPrice (ALP) u/s 92CA(3) in respect of its international transaction entered into with AE, after approval from