Revenue appeal dismissed; TNMM benchmarking upheld and s.40(a)(ia) additions deleted, reversals, ICDS, provisions, doubtful debts sustained

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....ITAT dismissed the Revenue's appeal and upheld the CIT(A)'s deletions. The Tribunal affirmed the CIT(A)'s acceptance of the assessee's use of TNMM as the most appropriate MAM for benchmarking exports to AEs, noting consistency with prior appellate orders and inability of the Departmental Representative to show infirmity. The CIT(A)'s deletion of additions under s.40(a)(ia) for alleged TDS defaults was sustained on evidence of reversal of year-end provisions and subsequent booking of expenses. Deletions relating to ICDS adjustments, reversal of liquidated damages, project provisions and doubtful debts were likewise upheld on factual findings and documentary disclosures which the Revenue failed to controvert.....