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CHIEF Secretary Farley Augustine has been ordered by the High Court to file his declaration of assets, income, liabilities and interests for the year 2023, in keeping with the Integrity in Public Life Act. He has 30 days from the date the order is served to comply.

Justice Frank Seepersad made the order on July 7, after an application by the Integrity Commission. Augustine must also pay $1,500 in legal costs to the commission

Under the Act, all public officials, including assemblymen, must file annual declarations with the Integrity Commission. These declarations include a statement of all income, assets, liabilities, and any other interests for the previous year.