The Editor, Sir:

Recently, I visited the Accountant General's Department on King Street, Kingston, in order to conduct business, only to realise that a new rule has emerged whereby one is compelled to produce identification before being allowed to enter the office to do business, regardless of what this may be. A security officer is seated just outside the office door who demands an ID from anyone who arrives and if this is not available, then he will not be allowed to enter.

There are thousands of people who, for some reason or other, do not possess an ID, yet they have their legitimate business to perform on a daily basis. Interestingly, the Accountant General's Department is one of the public offices which is open to various people conducting various types of business.

Fair

Is it fair to deny a person performing his business because he does not have an ID? Suppose all the tax offices had such a ridiculous rule? Imagine the huge amount of revenue which would be lost on a daily basis. It might also be important to note that the Accountant General's Department falls under the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, and at the latter, no such rule exists.

In my opinion, the purpose of an ID has been grossly misconstrued by the Accountant General's Department. I suggest that the Accountant General's Department review the requirement for an ID.

I am, etc,

Vil1129@yahoo.com