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NewsCourt halts repossession of land allocated to Zahid
The Civil Court has halted the government's attempt to repossess a Hulhumalé land plot allocated to former Elections Commission chief Mohamed Zahid. The injunction prevents the Housing Ministry from reassigning the land until a final verdict is reached. Zahid is suing to overturn the cancellation, which was based on his non-native status.
NewsFormer ruling party official appointed President of EC
Mohamed Shakeel, former PNC Registrar and Hajj Corporation MD, has been appointed President of the Elections Commission. His appointment was approved by the People’s Majlis with 51 votes. Shakeel, who previously served on the commission, replaces Mohamed Zahid following his resignation amid reported government pressure.
