References: [2004] UKVAT-Excise E00782
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Excs EXCISE DUTY – Restoration of seized excise goods and motor vehicle – Tribunal finds that the Appellant purchased the goods for use by family – the non restoration of the motor vehicle was disproportionate and caused exceptional hardship – Review Officer failed to apply the facts to the Respondents’ policies on restoration and the 2002 Regulations – Review Officer wrongly restricted consideration of the restoration of the motor vehicle to the question of legal ownership – decision not to restore unreasonable – appeal allowed – further review ordered
