An Independent Tax Judicature?

The government has requested the establishment of an independent tax judiciary, outside the four existing ones. According to the House of Representatives, the tax judicature should remain within the jurisdiction of the administrative court.

July 17, 2001

In light of the deteriorating economic conditions facing Indonesia, tax revenue is increasingly becoming the backbone of the State budget. According to Syamsul Balda, Commission IX House member from the Reform faction, it is possible that 75 percent of the Annual State Budget (APBN) for the year 2002 will come from tax revenue.

In view of this, tax matters should be settled speedily, inexpensively, and efficiently. Also, priority should be giv

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