Court Complex Project Finally Awarded to Contractor

Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has signed an agreement with the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for the construction of the "Male' Court Complex" in the capital city.

Despite President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s earlier announcement that construction of a Superior Court complex in Hulhumale would commence in 2025 to resolve the space constraints facing the judiciary, the project has faced significant delays and has yet to begin.

With the project now officially awarded, the agreement was signed during a formal ceremony. State Minister Yusuf Abdul Ghafoor signed on behalf of the Ministry, while Managing Director DCP (Retd.) Ahmed Saudi represented the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).

Under this project, a modern 14-story building is set to be constructed in Malé. The Ministry highlighted that this is a significant government initiative aimed at strengthening the Maldivian judiciary and addressing the space constraints currently faced by the courts.

This court complex is designed to house several of the Maldives' key judicial institutions under one roof. The facility will provide the necessary space and infrastructure to accommodate the High Court, Civil Court, and Criminal Court, as well as the Family Court, Drug Court, and Juvenile Court.

Signing of the Agreement for the Construction of the Male' Court Complex Project | Housing Ministry

Furthermore, it has been decided that the 14-story building will also accommodate the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA), the central body responsible for the administrative oversight of the judiciary.

With courts currently dispersed across various locations in Malé, many are facing significant space constraints. The Ministry noted that housing all courts within a single complex would mark a major advancement for the judicial system, streamlining services from a centralized location.