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AI summary
The Supreme Court of Appeal dealt with an appeal about the rating of social housing properties under the Municipal Property Rates Act and the Msunduzi Municipality’s rates policy. It upheld the appeal, dismissed the cross-appeal, and replaced the high court’s order with one dismissing the application. The judgment also notes a late filing condonation that was granted.
This may be relevant to municipalities, social housing institutions, and ratepayers dealing with property categorisation under municipal rates policies.
Evidence from source
This appeal concerns the rating of immovable property used for social housing under the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 (the Rates Act)
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Condonation for the late filing of the notice of appeal is granted.
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