ITBA-TPO Proceeding Instruction No.1
DIRECTORATE OF INCOME TAX (SYSTEM)
ARA Center, Ground Floor, E-2, Jhandewalan Extension,
New Delhi – 110055
F.No. System/ITBA/Instruction/TPO Proceedings//1113/2016-17
Dated: 09/01/2017
To
All Principal Chief Commissioners of Income-tax/ CCsIT (By Name)
All Principal Commissioners of Income-tax / Cs1T (By Name)
All Transfer Pricing Officers
Subject: Launch of Income Tax Business Application (ITBA) – TPO Proceedings Module -Reg.
Sir/Madam,
This is in reference to the subject mentioned above. The functionality for TPO Proceedings (Process flow from recording the reference particulars and initiation of TPO Proceedings to passing of TPO order) is now available in the TPO Proceedings Module of Income Tax Business Application (ITBA).
2. The TPO Proceedings Module under ITBA can be accessed by entering the following URL in the browser: http://itba.incometax.gov.in The path for TPO Proceedings module is: ITBA Portal ->Login ->Modules -> TPO Proceedings
3. Following functionalities shall be available through ITBA – TPO Proceedings
a. Record and Initiate TPO proceedings: Facility to record the particulars of manual reference received from assessment units is provided to the Range (TP) and the TPO to create pendency for disposal. In this way user will be able to initiate the TPO Proceedings in ITBA even when the reference is not received through system. Going forward, the assessment module will also be integrated with TPO Module and then assessment units will be able to submit an online reference to the TPO through ITBA
b. Notice for hearing: Facility is provided to the users to generate notice of hearing u/s 92CA(3) and capture details of hearing.
c. Draft order: User can record the transaction type (International/Domestic/both) and record computation of Arm’s length Price based on TP study. Based on his findings the TPO can draft an order and seek approval.
d. Seek approval : The draft order will be submitted for approval to DIT(TP)/ Range (TP) respectively through the workflow in the module.
e. Generate Order : Once the draft order is approved by the concerned authority , the TPO can then o generate order u/s 92CA(5) and forward it to the Assessing officer for further necessary action.
f. MIS Reports- There shall be a facility for viewing and generating MIS in respect of TPO Proceedings Module. Relevant users will be able to view various reports. The MIS is accessible through TPO Proceedings Home Page.
The path for the same is TPO Proceedings ->MIS Reports
4. Relevant users will need their individual name based department email IDs and RSA tokens. The username and passwords will be communicated on their respective email The log in to the system will be through the username and password (sent on individual email ID) along with the RSA token over the Taxnet nodes. Users are advised to contact their respective RCC Adrnin for name based department email ID.
5. Users on Windows XP system are advised to download the Chrome (version 43) or Firefox (version 36) browser (if unavailable) from ITBA Portal -> Download PreRequisities to access the new ITBA application.
6. It is expected that the relevant users may henceforth use the TPO proceedings module as available in ITBA to process references received from the field formations for determination of Arm’s length price
7. Training material including user manual, help content and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are available on the TPO Proceedings Module Home Page and on ITBA Portal -> Online Training on ITBA. Users can refer to these online resources in case of any problem. Users can click on the Online training functionality to access the following : User Manual, Step by Step, Frequently Asked Questions, and a Power Point Presentation to understand how to use the TPO Proceedings module. A screen shot displaying the Online Training resource is made available on the following page
8. Users are advised to contact helpdesk in case of any issues in respect of the ITBA.
a. URL of helpdesk – http://itbahelpdesk.incometax.net
b. Help desk number – 0120-2772828 – 42
c. Email ID – [email protected]
d. Help desk Timings – 8.30 A.M. – 7.30 P.M. (Monday to Friday)
Yours sincerely,
(Ramesh Krishnamurthi)
Addl.DGIT(S)-3, New Delhilhi
