President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has forwarded the names of 13 candidates for the four vacant positions at the Tax Appeal Tribunal for the Parliament's consideration and approval.
The list of nominees—all applicants for the post—was announced by the Secretary General of Parliament, Fathmath Niusha, and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.
The candidates nominated for the Tax Appeal Tribunal are as follows:
Hassan Zuhair Mohamed: G. Maavaarulu
Aishath Adam - Riveli, R. Alifushi
Ibrahim Shareef - G. Alisha
Shifza Abdul Gayyoom - Gasdhoshuge, GA. Nilandhoo
Ahmed Saeed - M. Faiy Koani Hulhangubai
Abdullah Abdul Hakeem - Azaan Palace, Lh. Naifaru
Mohamed Ameen Zahir - Neela, S. Hithadhoo
Mohamed Faris Thoha - H. Sosan
Abdul Ghani Mohamed - H. Host Side
Ahmed Ali - Gulhumale, Flat No. 1/G/108
Ali Riza Ismail - Hulhumale Hiyaa 2/13/3
Fathmath Shafeenaz - Hulhumale Lot No. 11,021
Majeed Ali - Matharesmage, GA. Dhaandhoo
The Parliament approved the removal of four members of the Tax Appeal Tribunal on August 19. The President, in accordance with the Parliament's recommendation, dismissed the four members on August 26. The dismissed members included President Mohamed Munawwar Ali, Vice-President Hussain Zaidhaan Jaleel, and members Ahmed Ashraf and Khadeeja Naeem. Ismail Sajid, the only remaining member of the tribunal, raised the issue to the Judiciary Committee.