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    <description>The ITAT held that the taxpayer&#039;s receipts for repair and maintenance of aircraft engines from Indian customers do not constitute Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under the India-Canada DTAA (and India-Singapore DTAA) because the Department failed to establish that technical knowledge, skills or know-how were transferred so as to &quot;make available&quot; technology to the recipient. The Tribunal found no enduring benefit or ability of the recipient to use the technology independently post-contract. Applying the same reasoning to all similar repair and maintenance receipts for the year, the ITAT concluded those receipts are not taxable as FTS in the taxpayer&#039;s hands.</description>
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