In a move aimed at ensuring independent homeownership, the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has announced a special land separation initiative for beneficiaries who jointly received plots under the previous government’s ‘Binveriyaa’ scheme.
Minister Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, Dr Abdulla Muththalib revealed at a press conference that applications can be submitted starting 24 March, allowing joint-title holders to apply for individual land allocations. Under the new criteria, all parties who originally received land together must collectively agree to relinquish their shared plot in order to qualify. Successful applicants will be allocated a 1,250 sq ft plot in Rasmale’.
The scheme is divided into two categories—Category 1 is for those who submitted a joint application under Binveriyaa and now wish to separate, requiring a unified application from all original recipients.
Category 2 targets those who were previously ineligible for Binveriyaa due to owning a government social housing flat—-these applicants must commit to surrendering their flat upon receiving new land.
The regulations, including a points-based evaluation system, have now been officially gazetted. Applications will remain open until 30 April and must be submitted via the official “Boahiyaavahikan” online portal.
The Minister emphasised that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable and individualised housing opportunities for all citizens.