Customer Charter
You are entitled to expect from the Land Tax Department...
COURTESY:
  • We shall be attentive and polite when we serve you.

  • We shall acknowledge the receipt of all correspondence within 15 working days of the receipt of such correspondence.

  • We shall endeavour to deal with all such matters within one month of submission.
 
COMPETENCE:
  • We shall ensure that you are served by well-trained and knowledgeable officers

  • We shall endeavour to get your tax affairs right or resolved within a period of six months.

  • Objections filed within the specified period will be acknowledged within 15 working days and will be settled within 3 months.

  • Requests for valuation services will be provided within 2 months of submission.

  • Applications for Tax Relief shall be prepared and submitted to the Tax Relief Board within 2 months of submission.

  • Requests for duplicate Tax Demand Notices will be processed within 2 working days.

  • Requests for advanced tax demand notices will be processed within 5 working days.

  • Requests for the issuance of tax clearance certificates shall be processed within 2 working days as long as all conditions have been fulfilled.
 
CLARITY:
  • We shall provide clear and complete information to help you fulfil your obligations.

  • We shall produce lucid and timely leaflets and forms.

  • We shall provide you with information and assistance at our enquiry offices.
 
CONVENIENCE:
  • We shall continuously seek improvements to make it easier to meet your obligations.
 
FAIRNESS:
  • By settling your affairs impartially.

  • By expecting you to pay only what is due under the law.

  • By treating everyone with equal fairness.
 
THE DEPARTMENT EXPECTS YOU TO...
  • Pay your taxes promptly

  • Promptly inform us of any changes to the address which may affect the serving of correspondence.

  • Promptly provide honest information relating to your properties when requested by the department.

  • Submit evidence to support any claims that you may have against the department.

  • Treat the staff of the department with mutual courtesy and consideration.