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    "content": "during the process of Constitution making that waivers on taxation which were being granted by those in authority were being used for purposes other than those required by the law. But now Article 210 (1) of the Constitution reads: – “No tax or licensing fee may be imposed, waived or varied except as provided by legislation.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, for the Cabinet Secretary or Government to be able to waive, there must be legislation. As I speak now, I am not aware of any legislation that would allow either the Government or the Cabinet to waive those fees and charges. It is this Senate or Parliament which can make legislation that may allow the Cabinet Secretary or anybody in authority to waive. There are impositions or conditions under which it may be given. A public record of each waiver shall be maintained together with the reason for the waiver and each waiver and the reason for it shall be reported to the Auditor-General, that is, if there is legislation."
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