Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 12th meeting of the year 2025

23 Jun 2025 Number M20/M/LM/2025/12

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee first reviewed the Resolution submitted to seek the views of Members of the 20th Parliament on the amendments to the Decentralization Act and the challenges encountered in its implementation. Following deliberations, Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed proposed setting 15th August 2025 as the deadline to complete the review of the Resolution. He also proposed to open the Resolution for public comments and to seek comments from relevant stakeholders, allowing a 14-day period for submissions. This was seconded by Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi. 

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


The Committee then reviewed the Issue raised by H.Dh Atoll Council on the potential impact on the upcoming Local Council Election if the relocation of Hdh. Hirimaradhoo residents to Hdh. Hanimaadhoo is delayed. Following the discussion, Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Sauda proposed that the Committee collect relevant information from the President’s Office and Ministry of Finance and Planning. This proposal was seconded by Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Sick Leave

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Simultaneous Committee

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Proposed By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

18 Jun 2025

Resolution to seek the views of Members of the Parliament on the amendments to the Decentralization Act and the challenges faced in its implementation

Ongoing

26 May 2025

Issue raised by H.Dh Atoll Council on the potential impact on the upcoming Local Council Election if the relocation of Hdh. Hirimaradhoo residents to Hdh. Hanimaadhoo is delayed.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    01
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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