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Council asked to pay MVR 300K over Villimale market

The Civil Court ordered the Male City Council to pay MVR 364,965 to Glorious Trading and Shipping for work done outside the contract for a temporary market in Villimale. The project was awarded on February 2, 2022, for MVR 2.5 million, to be completed in 45 days. The company sued for over MVR 1 million, citing delays and additional work due to council changes. The court ruled only the amount for extra work was payable, as other claims lacked evidence. The land for the market changed three times.

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May 31, 2023

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The Civil Court ordered the Male City Council to pay MVR 364,965 to Glorious Trading and Shipping for work done outside the contract for a temporary market in Villimale. The project was awarded on February 2, 2022, for MVR 2.5 million, to be completed in 45 days. The company sued for over MVR 1 million, citing delays and additional work due to council changes. The court ruled only the amount for extra work was payable, as other claims lacked evidence. The land for the market changed three times.

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