Court rules Shiyam's dismissal from police force unlawful, orders reinstatement
The High Court has ruled that the 2014 dismissal of Chief Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam was procedurally flawed and unlawful. Although the state contended that Shiyam was terminated for disciplinary violations, the court found that authorities failed to prove a proper investigation was conducted, subsequently ordering his reinstatement and the payment of back pay and benefits for the period he was out of service. Shiyam, a veteran officer, previously served as the police media spokesperson and as the commander of the Upper South Division.
Chief Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam. | RaajjeMV | Raajje MV
The High Court of the Maldives has ruled that the dismissal of Chief Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam was unlawful.
At the time, the police stated that Shiyam was dismissed for violating the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, under the regulations governing disciplinary and administrative penalties. He was subsequently terminated from his position in May 2014.
However, the High Court has ruled that the state failed to demonstrate that the board had conducted an adequate investigation into the matter.
The High Court ruling was delivered by a presiding bench consisting of Judge Mohamed Shaneez Abdulla, Judge Hassan Shafeeu, and Judge Abdul Maaniu Hussain.
The High Court ruled that although it was claimed Shiyam was dismissed under the regulations for disciplinary and administrative penalties for violating the code of conduct and code of ethics, no sufficient evidence was produced to support these allegations.
Consequently, the court has ordered his reinstatement and ruled that he be granted compensation for the period from the date of his dismissal until his return to work.
He was suspended while serving as the Commander of the Upper South Division. He has also previously held the position of Police Media Officer.
