Stay up to date with key legal developments in the Maldives. This edition of the PC Law Bulletin covers:
- Tax Administration Act Amendment – Extending the appeal period for tax decisions to 60 days.
- New Energy Act – Replacing the Public Utility Services Act with a new regulatory framework for the energy sector.
- Eighth Amendment to the Land Act – Decentralizing land use and ownership to local councils.
- Abolishment of the Transport Authority – Transferring all responsibilities to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.
- Revised Employment Tribunal Regulation – Introducing new procedural requirements for legal representation.
- Supreme Court ruling on penalty charges – Restricting the enforcement of penalty or fine charges in contracts.
- Proposed Companies Bill – Key reforms, including single-shareholder companies, changes to annual company fees, and professional directorships.
- Upcoming Government Bills – Covering areas such as tourism, workplace safety, arbitration, and defamation.