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Ivan Pillay's suspension overturned─── 13:48 Thu, 18 Dec 2014
Johannesburg - Deputy SA Revenue Service commissioner Ivan Pillay's suspension was overturned in the Labour Court in Johannesburg today.
Judge Annelie Basson said the suspension is unlawful as it breaches his contract of employment and must be lifted with immediate effect.
She ordered that Pillay return to work on the next working day following the date of the order. Sars was also ordered to pay costs.
On December 5, Sars commissioner Tom Moyane announced the suspension of Pillay and strategic planning and risk group executive, Peter Richer.
This followed Pillay's appointment of a panel to investigate allegations reported in the media about a special projects unit and its alleged illegal activities at Sars.
Sars chief operations officer Barry Hore had also resigned.
Yesterday, Pillay and Richer approached the Labour Court to have their suspensions overturned.
Richer reached a settlement with Sars and his suspension was withdrawn.
