Article 182 provides a procedural safeguard for taxpayers facing administrative fines. Before a decision is made to impose a penalty under this Chapter, the Chairman must notify the person and offer them an opportunity to attend a hearing and present their case. If the person fails to attend the scheduled hearing, the Chairman is legally authorized to proceed and impose the fine without their statement. This 'right to be heard' ensures that penalties are not issued arbitrarily and that taxpayers have a chance to explain or justify their non-compliance before a fine is finalized.
Part 7 - Penalties and Punishments
Chapter 1 - Administrative Penalties
Article 182
[GTL Notes: Hearing before Imposition of Fine]
The Chairman before issuing any decision to impose a fine under this Chapter, notify the person for attendance at a time specified for hearing from him. If he does not attend at the time specified, the fine may be imposed without hearing his statements.
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