Government decides to reclaim 14 land plots under Male' City Council jurisdiction

15 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 15:47

The government has decided to reclaim 14 land plots in Male' and Villimale' from the City Council's jurisdiction to facilitate urban development projects, including key public areas such as local markets, Artificial Beach, and Rasfannu. The Ministry has opened a 14-day window for the public to submit any grievances or claims regarding this decision.

Shaain Mohamed | 15 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 15:47

Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib. | Majlis

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has announced the decision to reclaim 14 land plots currently under the jurisdiction of the Male' City Council.

In an announcement issued on Thursday, the Ministry stated that specific land plots in Male' and Villimale' will be removed from the City Council’s jurisdiction and designated as state property. This decision aims to facilitate essential urban development projects and infrastructure services, as well as the expansion and maintenance of these services, to meet the needs of the population.

The Ministry stated that the decision to reclaim these lands was made in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of Section 56-2 of Law No. 7/2010 (The Decentralization Act).

The Ministry of Infrastructure has decided to reclaim jurisdiction over several key land plots. These include Sultan Park, the National Museum, the Fish Market and its reclaimed area, the Local Market, and the site of the Male’ City Council’s staff accommodation building. The list further includes the building housing the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), the Carnival area, Artificial Beach, Masveringe Maizaan, Thaisey Koshi, Public Toilet No. 2, the council’s nursery plot, Bondibai Park, and Rasfannu Beach.

The Ministry of Infrastructure has requested that any parties wishing to submit comments or grievances regarding the projects being conducted on these lands do so in writing to the Ministry within 14 days, starting this Thursday.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has announced the decision to reclaim 14 land plots currently under the jurisdiction of the Male' City Council.

The Ministry stated that the decision to reclaim these lands was made in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of Section 56-2 of Law No. 7/2010 (The Decentralization Act).

Government decides to reclaim 14 land plots under Male' City Council jurisdiction

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