Govt Allows Married Beneficiaries to Retain Both Land and Flat

MV+ News Desk | July 20, 2025
Construction progress of Gedhoruveriya Flats.| Photo: Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation

The government has reversed its recently announced rule that required spouses of Binveriyaa land recipients to give up their plots if they wished to qualify for a flat under the Gedhoruveriya scheme. 

The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure announced that the decision was withdrawn following widespread public concern.

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The ministry explained that although land plots under the Binveriyaa scheme have been allocated in Hulhumalé Phase III, Gulhifalhu, and Giraavaru Falhu, it would take years for recipients to build homes on these lands—and in some areas, the land itself has not yet been reclaimed. The rule, first announced on May 29, has now been officially scrapped. The ministry also clarified that it had not issued any formal documents or letters under the now-revoked rule, which was not part of the original policy framework.

Meanwhile, the ministry confirmed that agreements for the newly built 4,000 flats in Hulhumalé will be signed by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC). The ministry is currently compiling and verifying the list of eligible flat owners, after which FDC will oversee the agreement signing and handover process. Priority will be given to residents of towers that have been fully completed.

The ministry also cautioned the public against scam calls and fraudulent messages, reiterating that only the official “Gedhoruverin Portal” will be used to notify eligible recipients.

A statement from FDC announced that the signing process will begin tomorrow. Agreements will be signed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at designated locations on the Hulhumalé synthetic track, with exact points to be announced through FDC’s official channels.

FDC has created 4,000 housing units that will be handed over once final finishing touches are complete. During the handover, items such as fans, doors, tiles, and bathroom fittings will be installed and painted. One of FDC’s core goals is to provide sustainable social housing at affordable prices.

Construction of the 32 towers—16 built by India’s NBCC and 16 by KPIL—is now around 95–96% complete, with only utility connections remaining. According to Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, these works are expected to be finished by the end of September 2025. The flats are offered through a 25-year lease-to-own model, after which ownership will be formally transferred to residents.

Originally launched under the previous administration, the Gedhoruveriya housing scheme’s beneficiary list had been finalised before the change in government. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration later reviewed the list, identifying 1,820 eligible recipients. The government has now decided to revert to the original list prepared by the previous administration, while excluding those who do not meet eligibility requirements.

Those deemed ineligible include individuals who have previously benefited from government housing schemes, obtained housing through state-owned enterprises, or own private homes larger than 600 square feet. In the final weeks of the former administration, FDC sent digital agreements to applicants, with 3,778 reportedly signing them electronically. The ministry confirmed that written notices have since been issued to those found ineligible.

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