Ntayiya v South African Revenue Services (3613/16) [2018] ZAECMHC 1; 81 SATC 345 (23 January 2018)

Ntayiya v South African Revenue Services (3613/16) [2018] ZAECMHC 1; 81 SATC 345 (23 January 2018)

The applicant failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements under sections 11(4) and 11(5) of the Tax Administration Act by not giving prior written notice to the Commissioner and not serving process at the specified address. The explanation for non-compliance was inadequate, and no formal application for condonation was made. Even if condonation were considered, the applicant did not demonstrate prospects of success on the merits. The grounds for review under PAJA were not clearly stated or supported by facts, and the applicant failed to establish that the assessment was flawed or that the financial statements prepared by APAC Professional Accountants and Tax Specialists...

Citation
[2018] ZAECMHC 1
Parties
Applicant: Fikile Ntayiya; Respondent: South African Revenue Services
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
23 January 2018
Case Number
3613/16
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment on Application to Review and Set Aside Tax Assessment
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
Judges
JGA Laing
Legal Topics
Tax Administration Act, Review of Tax Assessment, Procedural Non Compliance, Condonation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tax Law Civil Procedure Tax Administration Act Review of Tax Assessment Procedural Non Compliance Condonation Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Parties

Fikile Ntayiya

Applicant

South African Revenue Services

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment on Application to Review and Set Aside Tax Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant complied with the procedural requirements under sections 11(4) and 11(5) of the Tax Administration Act before instituting proceedings against the Commissioner.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to condonation for non-compliance with statutory notice and service requirements.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant has established a factual and legal basis for the review and setting aside of the tax assessment.

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements under sections 11(4) and 11(5) of the Tax Administration Act by not giving prior written notice to the Commissioner and not serving process at the specified address. The explanation for non-compliance was inadequate, and no formal application for condonation was made. Even if condonation were considered, the applicant did not demonstrate prospects of success on the merits. The grounds for review under PAJA were not clearly stated or supported by facts, and the applicant failed to establish that the assessment was flawed or that the financial statements prepared by APAC Professional Accountants and Tax Specialists...

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The application is dismissed.
  • The applicant is ordered to pay the costs of the application.