The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has denied claims circulating on social media regarding a list of recipients for flats under the Gedhoruveriya Housing Scheme, clarifying that the list was not prepared by the commission.
The ACC stated that the list allegedly from the commission was not authentic, contrary to reports circulating on social media. The commission emphasised that its official list had only been shared with the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development, as well as the Parliamentary Committee on Independent Institutions. No further details were disclosed beyond what had been shared with the media.
The ACC denounced attempts to incite resentment and anger among the public and expressed concern over the dissemination of false information on social media, particularly on such a sensitive public issue. The commission assured the public that they would disseminate information through their official social media channels and by engaging with the media directly.
The housing ministry also denied claims that the list of recipients under the Gedhoruveriya Scheme will be cancelled. Speaking to PSM News, Minister of State for Housing, Land, and Urban Development Hussain Imran clarified that the government had not decided to cancel the list or reassess beneficiaries, as falsely reported in the media. He said that while the ACC was reviewing the list of recipients, the ministry would abide by the commission's recommendations for the allocation of flats. He, however, emphasised that the government had no plans to annul any existing lists.
Following the release of the list of 4,000 flat recipients, numerous complaints were submitted with both the housing ministry and the ACC. Initially, the ACC ordered a suspension of flat allocations in response to these complaints, but the directive has since been terminated.
The ACC conducted a thorough examination of 4,048 application forms, revealing that a significant portion were declared eligible by the housing ministry despite being ineligible according to the commission's findings. Moreover, discrepancies were found in the awarding of points, with some applicants failing to provide adequate documentation regarding residency in Male' City.
The investigation also uncovered inconsistencies in the application of regulations and criteria, suggesting potential infringements on the rights of individuals. Despite the initial suspension directive, the ACC has now lifted it and stands ready to assist the ministry in addressing the identified issues.