President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially announced the list of individuals chosen to receive flats under the "Gedhoruveriya Scheme. The scheme, which was initially introduced under the previous government’s "Gedhoruveriyaa" program, aims to provide housing for those in need, with a total of 4,000 flats allocated for distribution.
The original list was first published on November 4, 2024, during the presidency of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. However, the process was abruptly halted following concerns raised by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The ACC claimed that the list had been compiled unfairly and unjustly, with allegations of favoritism and irregularities. The previous administration's list was annulled by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) after finding that 60% of recipients did not meet eligibility criteria. This led to the suspension of the distribution and a reevaluation of the list.
With the inauguration of President Dr. Mohamed Muiz, the ACC revisited the issue. Under the new administration, the Housing Ministry was tasked with reviewing the list, ensuring that all information was accurate and fair. In today’s meeting at the President’s Office, Housing Minister Abdulla Muhthalib confirmed that the list had been thoroughly reassessed. According to Muhthalib, the ministry rechecked the forms of 4,939 applicants and found that more than half of the points awarded in the initial process had been given unfairly.
Minister Muhthalib further revealed that several discrepancies had been identified in the forms submitted, including false dates and incorrect information. These errors had contributed to the unjust allocation of flats, prompting the government to allow for a more transparent review process.
Starting this Saturday, individuals who believe they have been unfairly excluded or affected by the list will have the opportunity to file complaints. The Housing Ministry has promised to take all concerns seriously and address any issues with the utmost transparency.
The publication of the revised list marks a significant step forward in fulfilling the promises made under the "Boahiyaa Vahikan Scheme." While the reevaluation process delayed the distribution of flats, the current administration’s efforts to correct the issues demonstrate a commitment to transparency and fairness in public welfare projects.
As the government moves forward with the next steps, those affected by the scheme will be closely monitoring the process, hopeful that their complaints will be addressed and that housing solutions will be delivered in an equitable manner.