ESOP expenditure allowed as FMV difference; long-term capital gain issue sent back for collector rate determination; deferred income additions disallo...
Appeal allowed; impugned order quashed as regulator failed to prove nexus or manipulative scheme; sale genuine - s.12A(a)-(c), Regs 3(a)-(d),4(1),4(2)...
The ITAT set aside the impugned transfer-pricing adjustments and remitted issues to the AO/TPO for fresh determination. With respect to the ITES segment, the Tribunal directed a detailed FAR analysis of transactions with non-UK AEs to assess comparability with UK transactions resolved under the MAP; if comparable, the 18% operating-cost margin agreed by the Competent Authorities shall be applied. The manufacturing-segment comparables were also remitted for a fresh FAR and comparability analysis, with specific instruction to apply related-party, import/export and turnover filters under Rules 10B(2)-10B(3). The addition relating to management charges was dismissed as withdrawn. The assessee to be afforded opportunity of hearing and to furnish documentation.
The ITAT set aside the impugned transfer-pricing adjustments and remitted issues to the AO/TPO for fresh determination. With respect to the ITES segment, the Tribunal directed a detailed FAR analysis of transactions with non-UK AEs to assess comparability with UK transactions resolved under the MAP; if comparable, the 18% operating-cost margin agreed by the Competent Authorities shall be applied. The manufacturing-segment comparables were also remitted for a fresh FAR and comparability analysis, with specific instruction to apply related-party, import/export and turnover filters under Rules 10B(2)-10B(3). The addition relating to management charges was dismissed as withdrawn. The assessee to be afforded opportunity of hearing and to furnish documentation.
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