Subash is Secretary, PWD in the State Government. A major river bridge project under construction by a well-connected infrastructure firm developed structural cracks during inspection. The Chief Minister's office wants the bridge inaugurated before upcoming elections, pressuring Subash to issue a conditional fitness certificate based on an expedited internal review rather than a rigorous independent safety audit. (a) Discuss the ethical issues involved. (b) Critically examine options available to Subash. (c) Which would be most appropriate and why?