Proto Energy Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Appeal 75 of 2021) [2021] KETAT 88 (KLR) (23 December 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 88
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 88 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 December 2021
AI Summary
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a confirmed assessment
Holding
The Appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
Facts
The Appellant imported LPG gas tanks and paid duty at 25%. The Respondent demanded additional duty at 35% one year later, citing the Finance Act, 2019.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent erred in demanding excise duty in accordance with the Finance Act, 2019
Reasoning
The Appellant argued that the Respondent should not demand additional duty because the new excise duty rate was not in effect when the Appellant paid the duty. The Respondent countered that the Appellant's actions were in breach of clear provisions of the law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The confirmed assessment is proper in law
- The Appeal is misconceived, lacks merits and is brought in bad faith
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Finance Act, 2019
- East African Customs Management Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
Cases cited (2)
- Export Trading Company v Kenya Revenue Authority
- Communications Commission of Kenya & 5 others v Royal Media Services & 5 Others
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