Chapter V — OFFENCES AND PROSECUTIONS

Section 57Proof of entries in records of documents

Section 57: Proof of entries in records of documents

57. Proof of entries in records of documents

(1)

The entries in the records, or other documents, in the custody of a tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceeding for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Chapter.

(2)

The entries referred to in sub-section (1) may be proved by the production of—

(a)

the records or other documents (containing such entries) in the custody of the tax authority; or

(b)

a copy of the entries certified by that authority under its signature, as true copy of the original entries contained in the records or other documents in its custody.