Just how many other parties can issue such compounds? Aren’t these officers committing an offence if they are not legally allowed to issue compounds? It could also mean wasting the time of the health officers who could otherwise be dealing with more pressing matters pertaining to the battle against Covid-19. Issuing compounds to people who cannot afford to settle them could also create a problem in the government’s accounting system. Officers found to issue compounds indiscriminately should also be disciplined.

Source: The Star March 17, 2021 18:41 UTC