ACIT v. Shri SDV International Logistics Ltd. (2018) 68 ITR 35 (SN) (Kol.)(Trib.)

S. 194I : Deduction of tax at source—Rent-Internet connectivity charges and specialized line rental — Not liable to deduct tax at source.[S.9(1)(vi), 201(1), 201(1A)]

Tribunal held that lease line charges for use of telecommunication services/connectivity was for transmission of voice/data facility provided by vendors and not for use of any asset involved in provision of such facility/service covered and therefore not liable to be taxed as Royalty or FTS Assessee not liable to deduct tax at source. Accordingly the assessee  cannot be held in default u/s. 201(1)/201(1A) of the Act.( AY.2012-13)