Case Law Details
Rayban Sun Optics India Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi)
We are of the considered opinion that the ALP of an international transaction involving AMP expenses, the adjustment made by the TPO/DRP/AO is not sustainable in the eyes of law. At the same time, we cannot ignore the submission of the learned DR that the matter is pending before Hon’ble Apex Court and the decision of Hon’ble Apex Court would be binding upon all the authorities. In view of the above, we set aside the orders of authorities below and restore the matter to the file of the Assessing Officer. We hold that as per the facts of the case and the legal position as of now and discussed above in this order, the adjustment made by the TPO/DRP/AO in respect of AMP expenses is not sustainable. However, if the above decisions of Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court which is under consideration before the Hon’ble Apex Court is modified or reversed by the Hon’ble Apex Court, then the Assessing Officer would pass the order afresh considering the decision of Hon’ble Apex Court. In those circumstances, he will also allow opportunity of being heard to the assessee.
In view of what has been discussed above, we are of the considered view that following the law laid down by Hon’ble Delhi High Court in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India Pvt. Ltd. (supra), adjustment made by the TPO/DRP/AO on account of ALP of AMP expenses is not sustainable in the eyes of law, hence deleted. So, the appeal filed by the taxpayer is allowed and the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed.
FULL TEXT OF THE ORDER OF ITAT DELHI
Present cross appeals filed by the assessee as well as by the revenue are being disposed off by way of composite order to avoid repetition of discussion.
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