MPs dissatisfied with JSC's request to hike up judges' health insurance

The Public Accounts Committee reviewed and discussed a request sent by JSC last May.

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[File] Maldivian judges at an event -- Photo: Mihaaru

Ameera Osmanagic

2024-07-09 16:56:45

Judicial Service Commission (JSC)'s proposal to increase the premium paid by state for the health insurance of judges and retired judges was met with opposition by some parliament members serving on the Public Accounts committee today.

In a letter JSC sent to the parliament last May following concerns raised by judges, it was requested to increase the insurance packages for judges and also to restructure the packages so that the 10 percent now paid by judges are also borne by the state.

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