DOSHI IRONMONGERS LTD v COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 1416 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1416
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 1416 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2007
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondents sought to uphold a demand notice for duties and taxes issued on 17th July 2007, and to prohibit further penalties and seizures.CoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The court dismisses the Notice of Motion with costs to Respondents, finding that the judicial review remedies are not deserved.
Facts
The Applicant's consignment was subjected to a physical verification between March 26, 2007, and July 17, 2007, and a demand notice for additional duties was issued. The Applicant disputed the uplifted assessment and sought judicial review.
Issues
- Respondents' failure to provide reasons for the uplifted duties
- Rejection of the Applicant's bank guarantee
- Denial of due process and reasonable expectation of justice
Reasoning
The court finds that the Respondents did not violate the rules of natural justice, and that the Applicant should have appealed the decision or filed civil proceedings. The court dismisses the orders for mandamus and prohibition.
Outcome
Dismissal of the Notice of Motion with costs to Respondents
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