Government Will Introduce Legislation Re-Directing State Revenue to Councils: President Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) will redirect a percentage of state revenue to island councils. Speaking on Keyodhoo Island in Vaavu Atoll, he said the Tax Administration Act will be amended to ensure councils receive a share of revenue collected by MIRA. The government also plans to amend the Decentralisation Act and Tourism Act to redirect a portion of the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from local tourism to councils. Muizzu stressed the need for parliamentary cooperation to pass the amendments, urging voters to elect a cooperative parliament in the upcoming April elections. The President's Office dismissed criticism that Muizzu's official visits are being used for campaigning.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) will redirect a percentage of state revenue to island councils. Speaking on Keyodhoo Island in Vaavu Atoll, he said the Tax Administration Act will be amended to ensure councils receive a share of revenue collected by MIRA. The government also plans to amend the Decentralisation Act and Tourism Act to redirect a portion of the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from local tourism to councils. Muizzu stressed the need for parliamentary cooperation to pass the amendments, urging voters to elect a cooperative parliament in the upcoming April elections. The President's Office dismissed criticism that Muizzu's official visits are being used for campaigning.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) will redirect a percentage of state revenue to island councils. Speaking on Keyodhoo Island in Vaavu Atoll, he said the Tax Administration Act will be amended to ensure councils receive a share of revenue collected by MIRA. The government also plans to amend the Decentralisation Act and Tourism Act to redirect a portion of the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from local tourism to councils. Muizzu stressed the need for parliamentary cooperation to pass the amendments, urging voters to elect a cooperative parliament in the upcoming April elections. The President's Office dismissed criticism that Muizzu's official visits are being used for campaigning.

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