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The Supreme Court of Appeal heard an appeal by the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service against an order that had set aside a search and seizure warrant granted against Bullion Star (Pty) Ltd. The text records that SARS conceded the warrant was overbroad and discusses the consent order and the scope of the VAT audit period. The appeal was dismissed with costs, including the costs of two counsel where so employed.
This may be relevant to tax administration and search warrant practice where an ex parte warrant and later reconsideration are discussed.
Evidence from source
The appeal is dismissed with costs, including the costs of two counsel where so employed.
Supports: summary sentence 2 and the outcome
SARS conceded that the warrant was overbroad
Supports: summary sentence 1 and the discussion of the warrant