Receipts for repairs not "Technical Services" under Indian Tax Law; No tech transfer to clients for future self-repairs.

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....The receipts towards repairs and maintenance services rendered by the assessee cannot be construed as "Fee for Technical Services" (FTS) u/s 9(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act or the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Singapore. The assessee provides repair and maintenance services for aircraft equipment to Indian customers, and the primary business involves charging repair and maintenance fees. The 'make available' clause is not satisfied as there is no transfer of technology, skills, knowledge, processes, experience, or benefits. The repairs and maintenance services are not 'made available' to clients for future self-repair and maintenance. The Dispute Resolution Panel's interpretation of 'enduring benefit' gained b.........