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Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964)

Chapter XA : Internal Administrative Appeal; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Dispute Settlement

Part C : Settlement of dispute

77L. Circumstances where inappropriate to settle

 

It will be inappropriate and not to the best advantage of the state to settle a dispute, where, in the opinion of the Commissioner—

(a) the action on the part of the person concerned which relates to the dispute, constitutes intentional tax evasion or fraud and no circumstances contemplated in section 77M exist;
(b) the settlement would be contrary to the law or a clearly established practice of the Commissioner on the matter, and no exceptional circumstances exist to justify a departure from the law or practice;
(c) it is in the public interest to have judicial clarification of the issue and the case is appropriate for this purpose;
(d) the pursuit of the matter through the courts will significantly promote compliance of the tax laws and the case is suitable for this purpose; or
(e) the person concerned has not complied with the provisions of any Act administered by the Commissioner and the Commissioner is of the opinion that the non-compliance is of a serious nature.