Decision Number: | TC 08921 |
Appellant: | GURMIT SINGH |
Respondent: | Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs |
Chairmen / Special Commissioners: |
Miss Jane BAILEY |
Date Of Decision: | 25/08/2023 |
Main Category: | PROCEDURE |
Main Subcategory: | Other |
Notes: | EXCISE DUTY - assessment - alcohol upon which duty had not been paid found by HMRC in rented unit and seized - Appellant not present at unit during seizure but attended unit later that day - Appellant in possession of key for side-door to unit and knowing location of key for forklift truck obstructing main entrance to unit - Appellant initially denied knowledge but later provided a telephone number for his -boss-, an individual who said he owned the goods but who was subsequently uncontactable - whether Appellant holding alcohol at time of seizure - yes - appeal dismissed PENALTY - unclear on what basis the penalty had been issued - appeal allowed |