2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

31.   Collection of revenue

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    (1)   In carrying out the functions under section 12(1)(j) of the Act, an accounting officer shall—

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      (a)     collect revenue of a Government Agency for which he or she is responsible for;

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      (b)     ensure that—

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        (i)     a person indebted to the Government is informed by written notice of a debt about to fall due or which is due,

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        (ii)     a person indebted to the Government is reminded—

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          (A)     by written notice of a debt which is due by a request or demand for payment; or

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          (B)     in the case of an annual or other periodic debt or licence fee, by adequate notice in the Gazette and a newspaper of general circulation in Saint Lucia or by notice on the radio or any other public medium,

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        (iii)     legal action is taken for the collection of a debt,

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        (iv)     cases referred to a court for prosecution are actively pursued and that a court order is executed,

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        (v)     where difficulty is experienced in the collection of monies due to the Government, a report is made to the Director of Finance and the Accountant General.

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    (2)   A collector of revenue who deposits money into a bank must obtain from the bank a deposit receipt for the amount of the deposit in a form approved by the Accountant General.