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Maldives Waives MVR 4.2 Million Fine for Detained Indian Fishing Vessel ‘Holy Spirit’

The President's Office waived an MVR 4.2 million fine imposed on the detained Indian fishing vessel 'Holy Spirit' and released it to return to India. The vessel had been seized by the MNDF Coast Guard and fined in October 2023, and a Civil Court case over the fine was dismissed after the waiver.

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  1. Sun 22 Oct
    The vessel 'Holy Spirit' was seized by the MNDF Coast Guard. on 22 October 2023 only Maldives Republic The vessel had been seized by the MNDF Coast Guard on 22 October 2023 and fined on 28 October 2023.

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  2. Sat 28 Oct
    The vessel was fined. on 28 October 2023 only Maldives Republic newest The vessel had been seized by the MNDF Coast Guard on 22 October 2023 and fined on 28 October 2023.

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  • MVR 4.2 million fine waived on detained fishing vessel Maldives Republic The President’s Office, having waived a fine of MVR 4.2 million imposed on the detained fishing vessel ‘Holy Spirit,’ has released the vessel, allowing it to journey back to India.

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  • The Fisheries Ministry requested the Civil Court to dismiss its lawsuit seeking the fine, and the court granted the request. Civil Court Maldives Republic The Fisheries Ministry had even filed a lawsuit at the Civil Court seeking the fine. However, with the waiver and the vessel’s departure, the ministry requested the court to dismiss the case — the court granted the request.

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