Chapter VIII — TAXATION Levy of taxes

Section 153Presentation of bill

Section 153: Presentation of bill

153. Presentation of bill

(1)

When any tax has become due, the Commissioner shall cause to be presented to the person liable for the payment thereof, a bill for the amount due:

Provided that such bill shall be presented in respect of a property tax due in respect of a property after carrying out physical survey or collection of relevant data in respect of that property if it is being assessed for the first time:

Provided further that no such bill shall be necessary in the case of—

(a)

property tax payable on self-assessment of vacant land or covered space in any building;

(b)

a tax on vehicles and animals; and

(c)

a theatre-tax.

(2)

Every such bill shall specify the particulars of the tax and the period for which the charge is made.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. 1Subs w.e.f. 15-5-2026 Subs. by Act 8 of 2026, s. 2 ad Sch., for Proviso (w.e.f. 15-5-2026).