Taxation Injustice
Sir,—Tax evasion is a serious matter. Nevertheless there is no reason why the taxation laws should not be subject to the ordinary rules of equity and justice; and there is no justification for the arbitrary power possessed by the Commissioner of Taxes. This power violates the constitutional principles which are the basis of civil rights and liberties; it contravenes the canons of good
government: and it constitutes a threat to every citizen. It is immaterial that it has not been abused. The fact that it gives an administrative officer the right to act as judge in his own cause is sufficient to condemn it. The sooner it is abolished, and the taxation laws brought within the jurisdiction of the courts, the better.—Yours, ete, H.J.E. June 3, 1962.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29841, 6 June 1962, Page 7
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