Decentralization Act

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President Muizzu has ratified the 19th amendment to the Decentralization Act, which governs the administrative divisions of the Maldives.

President ratifies bill allowing seizure of council lands, disregarding public concerns and petitions

The Cabinet has approved a measure allowing the government to reclaim lands and areas under the jurisdiction of local councils for national development projects. Under this decision, the government may remove such locations from the jurisdiction of a specific island or city when required for state-led initiatives.

Parliament passes bill to seize council lands, disregarding public concerns and petitions!

Mauroof Zakir, Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency.

Proposed amendment to Decentralization Act is a land-grabbing bill; it would be more appropriate to debate this legislation in Israeli parliament: Mauroof

The Parliament's Committee on Decentralization reviews the bill to amend the Decentralization Act.

Parliamentary Committee Approves Bill Allowing Government to Reclaim Council-Controlled Land Despite Public Opposition

The Parliamentary Committee on Decentralization reviews the bill to amend the Decentralization Act of the Maldives.

Committee concludes review of controversial land bill, ignoring petition calling for its rejection!

Amin Faisal, Member of Parliament for the Kanditheemu constituency.

MP Ameen: Government defied people’s will today, showing its determination to wield power

Ahmed Didi, Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency.

MP Didi: Government dims Addu’s tourism hopes by separating Savaahili project from city

Scenes from the official ceremony marking "Population 60."

President Muizzu is working to dismantle the Maldives: Nasheed

All cabinet ministers stood to greet President Muizzu as he arrived for a cabinet meeting.

Land Repossession Amendment Petition Hits 10,000 Signatures Amid Coercion Allegations

Employees of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are being coerced into signing a pro-government petition calling for the passage of proposed amendments to the Decentralization Act, President Nasheed has alleged.

SOE employees being coerced into signing pro-government petition calling for passage of proposed amendments to Decentralization Act: Nasheed

Cabinet ministers stood in formation to welcome President Muizzu as he arrived for a cabinet meeting.

Over 6,000 signatures gathered for petition backing Decentralization Act amendments amid allegations of employee coercion!

Member of Parliament for the Thulhaadhoo constituency, Abdul Hannaan Aboobakuru, has proposed an amendment to the Decentralization Act to grant the Cabinet the authority to remove land and properties currently under the jurisdiction of local councils.

Proposed bill to reclaim council lands is a politically motivated move to re-centralize power under government ministries: Hoarafushi Council

From RaajjeTV's "Fala Surukhee" program.

Intent behind bill allowing seizure of council lands is to strip citizens of their income-generating resources: Humaidha

President meets with the Thulhaadhoo Island Council and Women's Development Committee of South Maalhosmadulu Atoll.

Petition Against Council Land Seizure Bill Secures Enough Signatures for Parliamentary Debate

The People's Majlis

Puppet Majlis keeps its doors open solely for executive convenience

The Parliament's Committee on Decentralization reviews the bill to amend the Decentralization Act.

Committee to finalize bill authorizing seizure of council lands within five days!

Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), the MDP Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency.

MDP proposes amendments to revise bill allowing seizure of council lands

Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, speaks during a session of the People's Majlis.

Mauroof: Government attempting to strip councils of all powers except for birth and death registration

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu meeting with the residents of Th. Guraidhoo.

Gov't moves to allow Cabinet to seize lands and properties under local council jurisdiction without prior consultation

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, Member of Parliament for the South Hulhumalé constituency, delivers his remarks during Wednesday's parliamentary sitting.

State must not seize islands and private property at its whim without providing fair compensation: Shamheed

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