The Revenue Appeals Tribunal members of staff have been trained and oriented in substantive tax legislation in readiness for the operationalization of the Tribunal, an office mandated to hear and determine tax appeals from taxpayers against the objection decision made by the Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority.

Speaking during the opening of the training session, the Chairperson of the Tribunal, His Honor Mr Joster Chisale, emphasized the importance of staff members gaining insights into tax legislation, to ensure that they are well-prepared to handle tax grievances from an informed perspective.

“We can only be competent and effective as a Tribunal if we are well acquainted with the provisions of the tax legislation and any other applicable law that governs the tax system in Malawi.” His Honor Chisale said.

During the training session, members of staff were taken through legislation such as Taxation Act, Value Added Tax Act, Customs and Excise Act as well as Transfer Pricing regulations.

The Chairperson of the Tribunal, His Honour Mr Joster Chisale opening the capacity building workshop on tax legislation.

Some of the officers of the Tribunal listening to a presentation on substantive tax legislation.  

Across section of participants during a training session on substantive tax legislation. 

Some of the staff members having a discussion during a capacity building session.  

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Day 1 of our Revenue Appeals Tribunal training is underway at the Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel. Senior judicial officers are sharing invaluable insights on various topics. Participants are actively learning from the expertise of the Malawi Judiciary.

Day 1, Session 1: Judgement Writing and Best Practices

 

Participants learning judgement writing technics and best practices in structuring judgements from Honourable Justice Chimbizgani Kacheche.

Day 1, Session 2: Case management

Participants learning from Honourable Justice Kondwani Banda on how to apply efficient case management strategies.

Day 1, Session 3: Tribunal Procedural Rules

His Honour Austin Msowoya delivering presentation on interpretation and application of the rules, procedural challenges and solutions.

Day 1, Session 4: Legal Research and Drafting Legal Opinions

Researchers attentively listening to His Honour Shaibu Wahabi on effective legal research methods and drafting well-reasoned legal opinions.

Day 1, Session 5: Case Preparation and Filing

Participants are actively learning from the expertise of the Malawi Judiciary presented by His Honour Christopher Makumba.

Day 1, Session 6: Tribunal Proceedings Reporting

Participants learning techniques for accurate and objective reporting, a session delivered by Mr. Charles Mutinti.

Day 2, Session 7: Effective customer care service

Front office staff actively listening to Honourable Justice Joseph Chigona who delivered a session on  public relations, effective customer service and best practice on how to handle enquiries professionally.

Day 2, Session 8: Ethics and Integrity

Participants attentively listening to Honourable Justice Edna Bodole delivering session on upholding Tribunal ethics and integrity, avoiding conflicts of interest and bias, and dress code requirements.

Day 2, Open Discussion and Q&A

Engaging discussions on training topics. His Honour Austin Msowoya facilitating the session and addressing participants’ questions.

 

A successful and insightful Revenue Appeals Tribunal training has concluded at the Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel. The Tribunal extends sincere gratitude to the esteemed senior judicial officers of the Malawi Judiciary for their expert delivery and to all participants for their active engagement and enthusiasm.

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