Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority Ex-Parte Corrugated Sheets Ltd [2016] KEHC 2672 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2672
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2672 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for judicial review ordersCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE, MBS
Holding
The ex parte application is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
Facts
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) demanded V.A.T. tax from Corrugated Sheets Limited (the Applicant) for the period January to September, 2008. The Applicant claimed the demand was illegal.
Issues
- Whether the KRA's demand for V.A.T. tax was within the law or ultra vires the process of the Respondent under the Value Added Tax Act.
- Whether judicial review relief order of certiorari was the most appropriate remedy.
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the ex parte application, as the KRA's actions were within the law and procedural impropriety was not established.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Value Added Tax Act
- Seventh Schedule to the Act
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