Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011)

Chapter 9 : Dispute Resolution

Part D : Tax court

120. Appointment of panel of tax court members

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(1)The President of the Republic by proclamation in the Gazette must appoint the panel of members of a tax court for purposes of section 118(1)(b) and (c) for a term of office of five years from the date of the relevant proclamation.

 

(2)A person appointed in terms of subsection (1) must be a person of good standing who has appropriate experience.

 

(3)A person appointed in terms of subsection (1) is eligible for reappointment for a further period or periods as the President of the Republic may think fit.

 

(4)The President of the Republic may terminate the appointment of a member under this section at any time for misconduct, incapacity or incompetence.

 

(5)A member's appointment lapses in the event that the tax court is abolished under section 116(1).

 

(6)A member of the tax court must perform the member's functions independently, impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice.