The demand notice, which pertained to AY 2021-22, was issued after the then OYO Hotels & Homes issued CCPS to its holding company Oravel Stays
The I-T department argued that Oravel’s investment into its Indian subsidiary in lieu of the shares was an income, and was taxable
However, OYO contended that the infused funds were “capital” in nature and not income and thus should not attract tax under the angel tax provisions
In a major reprieve for OYO, the Delhi High…