Question
A private company operates an ambulance service for the public. The government provides the company a monthly aid of $20,000 for this service. Is it permissible for the company to use part of this government grant for any of its own needs?
Answer
It is not permissible for the company to utilize the government grant for any purpose other than for operating the ambulance service. The government is awarding the monthly $20,000 to aid the public. An ambulance is an important and even an emergency service. The company must compulsorily utilize the full amount for only the ambulance service.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 11
- PDF page
- 5
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