To refer a case to TPO, AO need not have definite finding, Prima Facie opinion is sufficient

Sec. 92CA(1) envisages that where the assessing officer considers it ‘necessary or expedient’ to do so, he may with the approval of the Commissioner refer the computation of the arm’s length price in relation to the concerned international transaction to the TPO. In my opinion, the said section does not contemplate that the assessing officer has to first come to a definite finding that there is an international transaction within the meaning of Sec. 92B before he can exercise his power to refer the matter to the TPO. So long as he is of a prima facie view that an internationa...