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Former Tabung Haji Chief Wins Right to Challenge Tax Settlement Cancellation
Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has obtained High Court approval to pursue a legal challenge against the Inland Revenue Board's decision to cancel a RM4.8 million tax settlement agreement. The ruling paves the way for further proceedings in the former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman's dispute with the tax authority.
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KUALA LUMPUR — A High Court has granted former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim permission to challenge the Inland Revenue Board's (IRB) cancellation of a RM4.8 million tax settlement deal, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute between the executive and the tax authority.
The court's decision allows Abdul Azeez to proceed with his application for judicial review of the IRB's actions, which he contends were made without proper justification or adherence to procedural requirements. The tax settlement, which had previously been agreed upon between the parties, was subsequently revoked by the IRB, prompting the former Tabung Haji leader to seek legal recourse.
The case underscores broader tensions regarding tax administration and settlement practices in Malaysia, with implications for how the IRB exercises its authority in similar matters. Abdul Azeez's legal team is expected to present arguments challenging the grounds and legality of the cancellation decision.
Further court dates are anticipated as the judicial review process advances. The outcome of this case may have ramifications for other taxpayers engaged in settlement negotiations with the revenue authority.