Jersey Demolition Ltd. v Resources Recovery Bd. [1982] JLR 107 (24 February 1982)

The charge made by the Resources Recovery Board is not an ultra vires tax but a valid administrative levy for the use of refuse tip facilities from time to time.

Citation: [1982] JLR 107
Parties: Applicant: Jersey Demolition Ltd.; Respondent: Resources Recovery Board
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 February 1982
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Waste Disposal, Levies and Charges, Ultra Vires

Public Health Administrative Law Waste Disposal Levies and Charges Ultra Vires

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Parties

Jersey Demolition Ltd.

Applicant

Resources Recovery Board

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the charge imposed by the Resources Recovery Board for use of refuse tips is an ultra vires tax or a valid administrative levy

Ratio Decidendi

The charge made by the Resources Recovery Board is not an ultra vires tax but a valid administrative levy for the use of refuse tip facilities from time to time.

Court Disposition

application dismissed