Transworld & Accessories (K) Limited v Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement [2014] KEHC 8725 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8725
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8725 (KLR)
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TypeAgency NoticesPostureApplication for stay of execution and enlargement of time to file appealsCoramBosire, Kihara Kariuki, Kubasu, Odek, PETER WAWERU, MWEN, Porter, Ringera
Holding
The court granted the application for a stay of execution and enlargement of time to file appeals.
Facts
The Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement demanded Kshs. 240,772,869.00 in unpaid taxes from Transworld & Accessories (K) Limited, which was contested and appealed to the VAT Tribunal. The applicant was not able to file an appeal within the statutory 14-day period.
Issues
- Right to appeal
- Right to access to justice
- Prohibition of retroactive taxation
Reasoning
The court found that the demand for taxes was unlawful and that the applicant was denied the opportunity to appeal within the statutory period, thus jeopardizing its right to access to justice.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Stay of execution
- Enlargement of time to file appeals
Remedies
- Prohibition of retroactive taxation
- Restraint from collecting disputed taxes
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Value Added Tax Act, 2009
- Civil Procedure Act
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