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    <description>ITAT held that the lower rate under the India-Singapore DTAA (5% plus surcharge and cess) applies to the interest income and that the erroneous computation at 15% in the return should not advantage Revenue. The matter is remitted to the file of the AO for verification: the assessee is directed to produce documentary evidence substantiating entitlement to the 5% treaty rate (plus surcharge and cess) and the AO is directed to verify the claim in accordance with law and allow the reduced rate if proven. The CIT(A)&#039;s power to accept the revised, lower tax rate is recognized, subject to AO&#039;s factual and legal verification.</description>
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