Chair of the Housing Committee Aminath Eenaas has revealed that important recommendations have been sent to the Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development. The Housing Committee, established on February 24, aims to provide advice and assistance in resolving issues related to the Binveriyaa and Gedhoruveriyaa housing schemes.
The permanent list of flat recipients under the housing scheme was released just days before the end of the last government's tenure. Even then, over 7,000 complaints were filed alleging that flats had been granted to individuals who were not entitled to the list.
Addressing the case, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) issued an order to the ministry, requesting the rectification of the flat allocation and resolving other such problems. Despite the submission of over 300 complaints and no action by the ministry, ACC ordered the allocation of flats to be suspended until the matter is thoroughly investigated.
Statistics released by the ACC indicate that 59.6% of individuals were granted flats without the necessary information and failed to meet the necessary requirements. Meanwhile, only 20.7% of the forms were determined to be free from any issues.
Speaking to PSM News, Chair of the Committee Eenaas revealed that a total of 26 committee meeting were held so far. She highlighted the ongoing efforts to further investigate cases closely and address the complaints filed regarding the list of flat recipients publicised. Noting that the committee was not permitted to disclose any details on the investigations, all the necessary information pertaining to the cases were shared with Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed.
Furthermore, Eenaas underscored the significance of consulting every recommendation given by the committee, as the cases are sensitive issues interrelated with the lives of individuals. She additionally emphasised the collaborative efforts with ACC to oversee and investigate the criminal cases filed.
ACC has not published the flat list composed, the commission has circulated the list to relevant authorities and the Parliament. Eenaas affirmed that efforts are underway, to handover of the flats and submit the reports to the ministry in a timely manner. She further revealed hopes to expedite the process and ensure the allocation of flats to the eligible beneficiaries as soon as possible.