This edition of the PC Law Bulletin highlights key legal and regulatory updates in the Maldives, including:
- New Waste Management Act Enforced – Establishing sustainable waste management standards, business compliance obligations, and a MVR 2 plastic bag fee at points of sale. Regulatory Responsibilities for Waste Management – Defining roles for Ministry of Environment (MoE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Utility Regulatory Authority (URA), and local councils in waste management enforcement and compliance.
- Legal Penalties for Waste Violations – Fines ranging from MVR 100 to MVR 5 million for violations such as illegal waste disposal, non-compliance with regulations, and waste import/export breaches.
- Supreme Court Judgment on Legitimate Expectation – A ruling on Coastline Investment Pvt Ltd v. MIRA, affirming that taxpayers can claim rights based on legitimate expectations under clear legal procedures.
- Upcoming Tax Deadlines – Key submission and payment deadlines for GST, Green Tax, and Employee Withholding Tax in April-May 2023.
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