Public Accounts Committee

Public Accounts Committee's 24th meeting for the year 2025

16 Jun 2025 Number M20/M/ML/2025/24

Summary

In today's meeting, a letter received from Judicial Service Commission seeking the opinion regarding the amendments to the Judges Retirement Regulation was discussed. As proposed by Funadhoo Constituency member Mohamed Mamdooh and seconded by Kelaa Constituency member Abdulla Shareef, the committee decided to inform the commission that there is no objection with valuing the retirement allowance as per the salary of the judge at the time of retiring, however to consult National Pay Commission regarding the valuation of the monthly pension referring to the numbers of years in service and Furthermore to consult Ministry of Finance regarding providing security and additional benefits to the chief justice.

 

Furthermore, the information received from Maldives Monetary Authority regarding the issue submitted by North Galolhu Constituency member Mohamed Ibrahim regarding the delay in starting to use online payment systems by the businesses was discussed. Hanimaadhoo Constituency member Abdul Gafoor Moosa proposed to conduct a meeting Maldives Monetary Authority to discuss the issue. It was seconded by South Hulhumale’ Constituency member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed but failed to pass by the committee vote. As proposed by Funadhoo Constituency member Mohamed Mamdooh and seconded by Kelaa Constituency member Abdulla Shareef, the committee decided to respond to the member with the information provided by Maldives Monetary Authority.

Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Present

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Present

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Present

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Present

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Sick Leave

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Official

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Sick Leave

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Not Voted

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Absent

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
4
Voted
4
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
1
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
4
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
4
Not Voted
1
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

No

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

No

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Absent

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

No

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
2
Voted
5
Present
6
No
3
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
2
No
3
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

No

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

No

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Absent

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
3
Voted
5
Present
6
No
2
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
3
No
2
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

15 Jun 2025

Amendment to Judges Retirement Regulations

Completed

16 Apr 2025

Issue relating to online payment systems that can be used by businesses

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    06
  • Absent
    02
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    02
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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