Parliament Establishes New Housing Committee
Parliament has established a new permanent committee to address housing-related issues.
Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla announced the formation of the committee during yesterday’s session. The committee’s composition was passed following a unanimous vote by the 79 lawmakers present.
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The committee, which comprise of 11 members, includes two members from the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party and 9 members from the ruling People’s National Congress.
The committee held its first meeting yesterday, during which Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah was selected as chair, and South Henveiru MP Hussain Imran Latheef was chosen to be deputy chair.
The committee is comprised of the following members:
- Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah, Chairperson
- South Henveiru MP Hussain Imran Latheef, Deputy Chair
- North Hulhumale MP Hussain Shareef
- North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim
- Central Mahchangolhi MP Ahmed Xamyr
- Central Maafannu MP Asma Rasheed
- Villimale’ MP Mohamed Ismail
- North Kulhudhuffushi MP Mohamed Dawoodh
- South Hithadhoo MP Ibrahim Nazil
- North Hithadhoo MPMohamed Sinan
- Central Fuvahmulah MP Ali Fazad
The addition of the committee was formalised in the new standing orders for the 21st legislative assembly, which were passed by parliament last week.
According to Article 143 of the Parliament’s Standing Orders, the committee’s responsibilities include researching housing matters, advising the government on measures to address housing issues, and advocating for the prompt completion of housing projects.
Additional responsibilities of the committee are overseeing government housing projects, reviewing related issues, and advising on resolutions. The committee will also ensure equitable access to housing for all members of the public.
It will identify necessary amendments to national housing policies and present them to Parliament. Additionally, the committee will investigate public difficulties related to housing.
The previous parliamentary assembly had 16 permanent committees. The current assembly, which adopted its standing orders last week, has increased this number to 17, with the new committee dedicated to housing.
The committee’s establishment follows public protests over delays in the transfer of land and flats from the previous administration.
