Dispute Resolution Panel to pass speaking order after considering objections and evidences furnished by the taxpayer

Delhi High Court in the case of Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. (Taxpayer) [2010-TIOL- 74-HC-DEL-IT] dismissing a writ petition, held that in cases where a taxpayer has not been provided an opportunity of being heard by the Transfer Pricing Officer, the taxpayer is entitled to raise all objections and furnish necessary evidence to the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP). The DRP has to pass speaking order after taking into consideration the objections filed and evidences furnished by the taxpayer, rebutting the basis adopted by the Transfer Pricing Officer. Background The Alternate Dispute Resolut...