LHDN objects to Shafee's application to file counterclaim over income tax


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government, through the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), objected to Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's application to obtain leave from the court to file a counterclaim against IRB’S demand that he pay income tax arrears amounting to RM9.41mil.

LHDN senior counsel Al-Hummidallah Idrus objected to the application on grounds based on Order 73 of Rule 4 of the Rules of Court 2012 and Subsection 42(2)(e)(i) of the Government Proceedings Act 1956, which states that counterclaims cannot be filed against the government for tax collection actions.

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