Republic v Commissioner of Income Tax & another [2005] KEHC 3201 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3201
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3201 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2005
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave granted; substantive application to remove into High Court for quashing the decision of the Commissioner of Income TaxCoramOjwang, J.
Holding
The Commissioner of Income Tax's decision is quashed, and the respondent is ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings.
Facts
SDV Transami (KENYA) Limited contracted with UPS Forwarding Inc. for transportation services, with UPS being an independent contractor. The Commissioner of Income Tax sought to recover withholding tax from SDV Transami (KENYA) Limited.
Issues
- Agency relationship between UPS and SDV Transami (KENYA) Limited
- Legal basis for withholding tax
- Application of section 35(6) of the Income Tax Act
Reasoning
The court found the Commissioner's decision to be haphazard and not in accordance with the law, leading to unequal and oppressive conduct.
Outcome
Quashed the decision of the Commissioner of Income Tax and ordered the respondent to pay costs.
Orders
- Order of certiorari to remove into the High Court for purposes of being quashed the decision and order of the Commissioner of Income Tax
Remedies
- Quashing of the decision of the Commissioner of Income Tax
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Income Tax Act
- Income Tax (Withholding Tax) Rules
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