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Atul Limited Vs DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad)
The case of Atul Limited Vs DCIT , adjudicated by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad, delves into various adjustments sought by the assessee in determining the Arm’s Length Price (ALP) of transactions. The primary contentions put forth by the assessee’s counsel revolve around two key adjustments: volume discount given to Associated Enterprises (AEs) and geographic price variations.
Volume Discount Adjustment:The counsel argues for adjustments to be made considering the significant turnover volume with AEs compared to smaller volumes with non-AEs. They assert that this disparity justifies providing volume discounts to AEs and, therefore, these discounts should be factored into the ALP determination.
Geographic Price Variation Adjustment: Additionally, the assessee seeks adjustments for sales made in different geographical areas, where varying prices are fetched due to different factors influencing prices across regions. This adjustment aims to account for the differences in pricing dynamics, ensuring a fair determination of the ALP across different market contexts.
The ITAT’s decision in a prior assessment year (2006-07) is cited as precedent, where adjustments for business volume discounts were allowed. The Tribunal’s findings, detailed in paragraphs 31 to 33 of the order, emphasize the importance of considering the assessee’s commercial policy in determining quantity discounts. The Tribunal upholds the decision of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)], who accepted the existence of the commercial policy based on the evidence presented by the assessee.
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