The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has called to stop spreading 'false information' regarding the Commission and employees.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CSC accused the media of spreading false information regarding voter re-registration to 'slander' the Commission and its employees.

While there have been reports that civil service employees are being forced to conduct re-registration work, CSC strongly denied any such orders. The Commission added that it has not received any reports of such unlawful acts by employees.

Noting that such matters should be immediately reported to the Commission via writing, CSC said that it will investigate such cases and take the necessary measures.

Article 180 (a) of the Constitution states that the Civil Service Commission 'shall comprise of at least five members including the Chairman of the Commission', while Article 185 states that 'a majority of the Civil Service Commission shall constitution a quorum at a meeting, and any decision of the Commission shall be taken by a majority of votes of the members present and voting'.

While there have been many accusations directed at the Commission, it maintains that its decisions have always been independent and 'without any additional influence'.

While there is a Civil Service Commission Act, it details the regulations and code of conduct of its employees. CSC further said that it will advise all institutions to abide by these regulations.

While the Commission denies these reports, the opposition has accused the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) of forcing state employees to re-register at government offices. In addition, citing state employees, prominent lawmakers such as Galolhu-South constituency MP Ahmed Mahloof have even expressed concern over these government offices not providing them slips as proof of their registration.

Furthermore, PPM's deputy leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla on Tuesday said that they will use all state employees and resources to ensure victory in September's polls, adding that 'it is what a governing party will do when seeking re-election'.