There should have been push-back on the change before it got to the implementation stage. It shouldn't be down to the implementor to query the decision (as they won't have full sight of all factors). That querying should have happened at the management level.
When a nonsensical requirement reaches implementation, it indicates that all the gatekeeping in place before this stage has failed.
When a nonsensical requirement reaches implementation, it indicates that all the gatekeeping in place before this stage has failed.