The bone of contention at the High Court and the appellate bench was whether the sugar was loaded during the specified period and whether it was entitled to tax exemption. NO INCONSISTENCIESThe High Court had ruled in favour of the company, saying the sugar was entitled to be cleared duty free. BAD WEATHERThe bone of contention at the High Court and the appellate bench was whether the sugar was loaded during the specified period and whether it was entitled to tax exemption. The company then wrote to the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary seeking extension of the import exemption under the Gazette Notice 4536. TRANS-SHIPPEDThe CS wrote to his National Treasury counterpart recommending extension of the exemption period, a request which was granted.

Source: Daily Nation April 14, 2018 17:26 UTC