The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has passed to impose further pay-cuts for the president, parliament members, judges, and the members of independent commissions.
The parliament decides the salaries of the top public officials. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, salaries of top officials had been cut down to 20% in the March and April to cushion the socioeconomic impact the county is facing as a result of the pandemic.
The Public Accounts Committee’s meeting held virtually on Sunday passed to propose further salary cuts for the top officials. The committee agreed on a 20% pay-cut on salaries of those earning between MVR 20,000 to 30,000, 30% pay-cut for those earning between MVR 30,000 to 60,000, and 35% pay-cut on salaries above MVR 60,000 for the months of May, June and July.
The government earlier imposed pay-cuts on those receiving above MVR 20,000 amid the current health crisis.
The Public Accounts Committee’s report proposing the pay-cut will be discussed at the parliament and each member will have the opportunity to comment on the report. The Committee’s decision will be passed after casting a vote.
A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee
