Phyo/Pear (NP News) - November 11
An official from the Ministry of Immigration and Population told The Statesman journal that employees have been instructed not to solicit illegal funds from the public when collecting UIDs (Unique Identification), and that if illegal money is collected, action will be taken in accordance with the Civil Service Law.
Registrations, renewals, household registrations, separations, and UID collection are primarily carried out at the relevant departments. When necessary, field visits to basic education schools and high-security areas are also conducted in coordination with the relevant departments.
“UID registration is usually carried out at the office using designated machines. In some cases, we visit schools and provide one-stop services for UID registration in coordination with the relevant departments. We also conduct on-site registration in other locations when security arrangements are in place and transportation is convenient. However, our main operations are conducted at the office. On-site UID registration is primarily carried out for students. Currently, when people come to register, we also process their UID registration at the same time,” the official told The Statesman.
In doing so, staff have been instructed to strictly follow steps to ensure that they do not solicit money, and the department is systematically supervising the activities of its staff.
“We have instructions that staff should not ask for money unfairly. Our Union Minister, also instructed to monitor this strictly. We do not know if other groups have taken it. We are strictly monitoring and ensuring that staff do not extort money," he said.
He said that although action had previously been taken against staff members for making illegal demands for money, any staff found making such demands in the future would also face disciplinary action in accordance with the Civil Service Law.
“If there is illegal money collection, we will take action according to the Civil Service Law. We have done a lot of on-site UID services nationwide. We don’t see much of those illegal process. We are doing everything we need to by giving instructions and supervising. We have taken action before. Now, regarding illegal demands for money, we are issuing systematic instructions and taking strict action step by step,” he said. –
