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NewsGovt Atoll Offices established after abolishing Atoll Councils
President Muizzu has established central government offices in every atoll following the constitutional abolition of Atoll Councils. These Integrated Service Centres, managed by the Ministry of Homeland Security, replace elected councils to centralize power. The move has faced criticism for undermining the nation's decentralization system.
NewsMDP Congress: Decentralisation policy paper approved
The Maldivian Democratic Party approved a decentralization policy aimed at empowering local councils through increased funding and tax revenue shares. The paper proposes restoring Atoll Councils and granting councils more autonomy over hiring and commerce. This move follows government-led restrictions that the MDP seeks to reverse.
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Kulhudhuffushi Mayor defies "unlawful" order to halt Atoll Board
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Mayor slams govt as transport service stops in Kulhudhuffushi
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Atoll Offices reestablished under LGA
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Councillors sworn in under new system without atoll councils
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No budget to pay salaries after three months: Shujau
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Muizzu ratifies bills to abolish atoll councils ahead of election
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Baa atoll council announces protest in Male'
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Atoll council Secretary General suspended for joking about Muizzu
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Muizzu says "useless" atoll councils will be abolished
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Government's promise to councils has been overshadowed: MLCA
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Council Association urges not to ratify Urban Development Bill
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Atoll council spent MVR 837,000 on overseas travel
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Portion of tax revenue pledged to councils
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Pay hike approved for judiciary, councils and other bodies
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25 uninhabited islands offered to councils
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Woman elected as atoll council president for first time
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Allowance for council staff next month
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