Court observed that while interpreting double taxation avoidance agreements with other States have to be interpreted liberally with a view to implement the true intention of parties. Mere position taken by India with respect to OECD commentary do not alter the DTAA’s provisions , unless the latter are actually amended by way of bilateral re -negotiation . The OCED Commentary on article 12 of the OECD Model Tax Convention in the DTAAs will continue to have persuasive value as to interpretation of the term “royalties “ contained therein.
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