Independent Committee To Oversee Handover of ‘Gedhoruveriya’ Flats: Housing Minister

Minister of Housing Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirmed an independent committee will oversee the handover of flats under the 'Gedhoruveriya' social housing scheme. The scheme, initiated by the previous administration, faced an ACC investigation that found about 60% of recipients did not meet criteria and discrepancies in 19.7% of application forms. The ACC suspended handovers and forwarded a list of eligible candidates. The ministry will seek legal counsel from the Attorney General before proceeding. The ACC has not yet granted ministry access to the online portal. The ACC's involvement has been criticized by some as interference.

Minister of Housing Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirmed an independent committee will oversee the handover of flats under the 'Gedhoruveriya' social housing scheme. The scheme, initiated by the previous administration, faced an ACC investigation that found about 60% of recipients did not meet criteria and discrepancies in 19.7% of application forms. The ACC suspended handovers and forwarded a list of eligible candidates. The ministry will seek legal counsel from the Attorney General before proceeding. The ACC has not yet granted ministry access to the online portal. The ACC's involvement has been criticized by some as interference.

Minister of Housing Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirmed an independent committee will oversee the handover of flats under the 'Gedhoruveriya' social housing scheme. The scheme, initiated by the previous administration, faced an ACC investigation that found about 60% of recipients did not meet criteria and discrepancies in 19.7% of application forms. The ACC suspended handovers and forwarded a list of eligible candidates. The ministry will seek legal counsel from the Attorney General before proceeding. The ACC has not yet granted ministry access to the online portal. The ACC's involvement has been criticized by some as interference.

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