Citing the fact that she holds Banks DIH Limited shares, acting Chief Justice Roxane George SC has recused herself from adjudicating over the $28B lawsuit filed by the beverage company against the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the government.
Banks DIH is suing for what it says is the overpayment in consumption taxes with interest for the period 2001 to 2006, in light of a settlement last year between fellow beverage giant Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and the GRA.
During an open-court hearing yesterday morning, Justice George inform-ed that she was recusing herself from the matter. The Acting Chief Justice noted that on or before May 4, the parties will be notified of the judge to whom the case will be reassigned.
