Introduction

The committee was established at the 2nd sitting of the 20th People's Majlis on June 3, 2024. Under article 254 and 255 of the Rules of Procedure of the People's Majlis, citizens have the opportunity to submit petitions to the Petitions Committee of People's Majlis regarding a bill that has been introduced to the Parliament or any matter connected with the business pending before the Parliament and also on any matter of general public interest. Henceforth, under article 117 of the Rules of Procedure of the People's Majlis, mandates of the committee are to examine every Petition referred to it, find additional evidences and to suggest remedial measures either in a concrete form applicable to the case under review or to prevent such cases in future, and to submit committee's report if necessary to the Parliament.

Committee Members

Chairperson

PNC

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Vice Chairperson

PNC

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

PNC

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

MDP

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

PNC

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

PNC

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

PNC

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

PNC

Mohamed Sinan

North Hithadhoo

PNC

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

MDA

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

PNC

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Former members of the committee

PNC

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

MDA

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Committee Documents

•  Petition Committee's Attendance report up to May 2025 (20th Majlis)
•  Petition Committee's Attendance report up to May 2025 (20th Majlis)