SDV Transami Kenya Limited v Commissioner of Customs Services; Energy Investments Limited (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal 225 of 2015) [2021] KECA 105 (KLR) (22 October 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 105
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 105 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramAs Kiage, Githinji, J., Makhandia, Makhandia, PO KIAGE, Warsame
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
SDV Transami Kenya Limited filed a judicial review application against the Commissioner of Customs Services, seeking to quash a decision and demand for tax, penalties, and interest. The appellant claimed the respondent had no jurisdiction to claim the tax and was acting unreasonably.
Issues
- Whether the respondent had jurisdiction to demand tax
- Whether the respondent's decision was made in excess of jurisdiction
- Whether the respondent's decision violated the rules of natural justice
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent's decision was not made in error and that an order of prohibition cannot issue to prevent a contemplated decision that has already been made.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- East African Community Customs Management Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
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