It has been decided to take 14 crucial plots of land in Malé under the jurisdiction of the Malé City Council, including the fish market and Artificial Beach, under state control.
In an announcement made by the Housing Ministry today, it stated that to carry out development work required for the population of Malé and Vilimálé and to provide infrastructure services, it has been decided to separate certain lands under the council and bring them under state management.
The ministry also requested that if there are any complaints or opinions regarding this matter, they be submitted to the Housing Ministry within 14 days from today.
Places being taken by the state from under the council's management:
- Sultan Park and the National Museum
- Fish Market
- Reclaimed area of the Fish Market
- Local Market
- Plot where the accommodation building for Malé City Council workers is located
- Building where the Businessmen's Association office operates
- Carnival area
- Artificial Beach
- Masveringe Maizaan
- Thaisea Koshi
- Public Toilet No. 2
- Plot used by the council to store plants
- Bondibaiy Park
- Rasfannu
Amendments were brought to the Decentralization Act last month allowing island lands to be taken by the government if decided by the Cabinet for development projects.
According to the bill, even if the Cabinet decides to take a council's land for the government, discussions must be held with the council regarding the matter. Under the changes brought to the law, multiple requirements must be fulfilled when the Cabinet decides to take a council's land.
The new amendment to the law provides that if the council or another party has made an investment in the separated land, a request must be submitted to the Finance Ministry to receive adequate compensation.
