Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority ex parte Beta Healthcare International Limited [2017] KEHC 3390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3390
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2017
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The court finds the respondent's decision cannot be allowed to stand due to legitimate expectation, abuse of power, and irrationality.
Facts
The applicant, Beta Healthcare International Limited, sought leave to apply for judicial review orders of certiorari and prohibition against the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Issues
- legitimate expectation
- abuse of power
- irrationality
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent's decision was not just and fair, and acted in a manner that was not in line with the law.
Outcome
The court granted the applicant's application and issued orders of certiorari and prohibition.
Orders
- removal of the respondent's decision into the court
- quashing of the decision to collect Kshs 111,147,413/- as VAT
- prohibition of the respondent from taking any action to recover the sum
Remedies
- removal of the respondent's decision
- quashing of the decision to collect VAT
- prohibition of the respondent from taking any action
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Customs and Excise Act
- Value Added Tax Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
- East African Community Customs Management Act
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