| Case ID |
3d7c28d8-b446-48b8-a838-43fd7ba00960 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
A.A.R. No. 427 OF 1998 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 14, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The advance ruling sought by Jan De Nul N.V. regarding the applicability of section 44BBB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, was affirmed. The case revolved around the company's operations in India as a non-resident foreign entity engaged in dredging and marine contracting. The court held that the applicant's contract with Chennai Port Trust is substantial and qualifies under section 44BBB, allowing a deemed profit of ten percent of the contract amount to be chargeable to tax. The ruling confirmed that the applicant's operations in India do not establish a permanent establishment and therefore, the provisions of section 44BBB are applicable, providing clarity on the tax obligations of foreign entities undertaking civil construction projects in India. |
| Summary |
In the case of Jan De Nul N.V. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Authority for Advance Rulings addressed the tax implications for a foreign company engaged in dredging and marine contracting in India. The applicant, incorporated in Belgium, sought clarification on its tax status and the applicability of section 44BBB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, regarding a contract awarded by Chennai Port Trust. The ruling emphasized the importance of understanding tax liabilities for foreign entities operating in India, particularly in civil construction. The decision confirmed that the applicant's operations do not establish a permanent establishment in India and upheld the provisions of section 44BBB, allowing for a simplified tax assessment. This case serves as a crucial reference for foreign companies navigating tax regulations within India's complex legal framework, especially in the context of international contracts and tax treaties. Key terms include foreign company, tax liability, civil construction, dredging, marine contracting, and Advance Rulings. |
| Court |
Authority for Advance Rulings
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| Entities Involved |
Jan De Nul N.V.,
Chennai Port Trust
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| Judges |
Suhas C. Sen,
Dr. Subhash C. Jain,
Dr. Mohini Bhussry
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| Lawyers |
S.N. Inamdar,
P.B. Deshpande,
Radha Balakrishnan
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| Petitioners |
Jan De Nul N.V.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 849,
(1985) 151 ITR 553
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
44BBB
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