Robinhood wrote:Marende has been so adept at interpreting the constitution on all manner of issues. Now he wants to feign ignorance over the taxation issue because it hits him personally. Sorry mate, the law is an ass and you were thoroughly conned! Accept this, Pay your taxes, and move on.
That's what it is. Deceit was employed.
The net result is that they have to pay PAYE on their entire remuneration and allowances.
Truth be told, in matters of law, negotiations are permissible. In the Mps case though, the agreement cited can not be legally enforced.
Marende should be understood for feeling cheated.
Going forward how is he to trust the executive on anything they say!
A lot of matters in Govt, and indeed in Parliament are settled upon negotiations.
At some point, the executive will need to negotiate with parliament via the Speaker!!
Your guess as good as mine.
Dunia ni msongamano..