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United Kingdom VAT & Duties Tribunals (Excise) Decisions


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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKVAT/Excise/2003/E00521.html
Cite as: [2003] UKVAT(Excise) E00521, [2003] UKVAT(Excise) E521

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Decision Summary Information

Decision Number: E/00521
 
Appellant: Charles Edward Murphy
 
Respondent: The Commissioners of Customs & Excise
 
Chairmen / Special
Commissioners:
MICHAEL s JOHNSON
 
Date of Decision: 20.10.2003
 
Main Category: EXCISE DUTY RESTORATION OF VEHICLE (see also EXCISE APPEAL)
Main Subcategory: Dismissed on facts
 
Notes:  
EXCISE DUTY - excise goods and van transporting goods seized at Dover Hoverport on return to UK and forfeited - review decision upholding decision not to restore - van restored by Customs to finance company but lost to appellant - held on facts to be reasonable for Customs to conclude importation not for own use but for commercial purpose - principle of proportionality inapplicable - appeal dismissed
 
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