Family member of Minister Muththalib revealed to have purchased prime land in Hulhumale' for MVR 7.1 million
5 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 13:24The Civil Court has finalized the purchase of a 1,316-square-foot plot of land in Hulhumale' Phase II by Ali Muththalib for MVR 7.1 million, marking the latest in a series of high-profile land transactions involving government-linked figures. The swift resolution of this case has sparked public outcry, with many citizens expressing concern over the disparity between the expedited legal processes for officials and the prolonged delays faced by ordinary people in resolving their own land disputes.
Minister of Housing, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib. | Presidents Office
Ali Muththalib, a family member of Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, has reportedly purchased a plot of land in Hulhumale' measuring over 1,000 square feet for MVR 7.1 million.
According to a Civil Court judgment regarding the sale of land and property that circulated on social media this Friday, the plot is registered under the name of Ali Muththalib, a family member of Minister Muththalib. The property is a private plot located within the reclaimed area of Hulhumale' Phase II.
Furthermore, the court ruling noted that the 1,316.12-square-foot plot of land was purchased for a total of MVR 7,145,914, and confirmed that the full payment has been settled.
The case was presided over and the verdict delivered by Judge Ahmed Rasheed.
A similar transaction had previously come to light in August 2024. This involved the then-Minister of Health, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, who purchased a luxury apartment in Hulhumale' for MVR 3.1 million. In July of that same year, the Civil Court issued a ruling confirming Dr. Khaleel’s legal ownership of the property.
Allegations have emerged regarding the allocation of land plots in Hulhumale' to family members of Fazul Rashied and several other individuals during his tenure as the Managing Director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC).
Public concern is mounting over the perceived disparity in the judiciary's handling of property disputes. While cases involving the land and flats of government ministers are being expedited through the courts, legal matters concerning the property rights of ordinary citizens remain stalled, with many reporting a lack of adequate response or progress from the judicial system.
