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High Court rules termination of Dhiffushi lagoon resort development agreement was unlawful
The High Court of the Maldives ruled that the state's termination of businessman Hamid Ismail's 50-year lease agreement for K. Dhiffushifaru, signed to reclaim the lagoon and develop a resort, was invalid, and ordered the Ministry of Tourism to comply with the agreement's terms. The ruling overturned the Civil Court's decision that the contract was void from inception, and was reached by a majority, with Judge Hassan Shafeeu dissenting.
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Thu 19 FebThe state and Hamid Ismail signed an agreement to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon.February 19, 2015only Raajje (English)The agreement between the state and Hamid Ismail to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon was signed on February 19, 2015.
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Thu 29 OctThe High Court ruled that the government wrongfully voided the Dhiffushi agreement and that the agreement still stands.on Thursdayonly The EditionnewestWhen the case was appealed by Hamid's legal team, the High Court's sentence on Thursday reads that as previous agreements were voided under the 2015 agreement, there was no notice given to void the agreement in reference to the previous agreements. The sentence states the agreement still stands.
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Lease term of the agreement for K. Dhiffushifaru50 yearsRaajje (English)The High Court of the Maldives has ruled that the agreement between the state and businessman Hamid Ismail to lease K. Dhiffushifaru for 50 years is valid and remains in effect.
Year the Ministry of Tourism issued the termination notice 20172017 yearRaajje (English)In its ruling on the matter, the High Court held that the termination notice issued by the Ministry of Tourism in 2017 was invalid and constituted a breach of the underlying agreement.
lease term of Dhiffushi 201550 yearsThe EditionDhiffushi was leased to businessman Hamid Ismail in 2015 for 50 years in exchange for the K. Kaashidhuffaru lagoon he received under a Deed of Assignment previously.
The state and Hamid Ismail signed an agreement to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon. February 19, 2015Raajje (English)The agreement between the state and Hamid Ismail to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon was signed on February 19, 2015.
The Ministry of Tourism terminated the contract with Hamid Ismail.Raajje (English)The agreement between the state and Hamid Ismail to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon was signed on February 19, 2015. However, the Ministry of Tourism subsequently terminated the contract.
The High Court ruled the termination of the lease agreement invalid and ordered the Ministry of Tourism to comply with its terms.Raajje (English)Consequently, the High Court has ruled that the agreement between both parties remains valid and binding, ordering the Ministry of Tourism to comply with its terms.
50 yearsLease term of the agreement for K. DhiffushifaruRaajje (English)The High Court of the Maldives has ruled that the agreement between the state and businessman Hamid Ismail to lease K. Dhiffushifaru for 50 years is valid and remains in effect.
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2017 yearYear the Ministry of Tourism issued the termination noticeRaajje (English)In its ruling on the matter, the High Court held that the termination notice issued by the Ministry of Tourism in 2017 was invalid and constituted a breach of the underlying agreement.
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50 yearslease term of DhiffushiThe EditionDhiffushi was leased to businessman Hamid Ismail in 2015 for 50 years in exchange for the K. Kaashidhuffaru lagoon he received under a Deed of Assignment previously.
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The Ministry of Tourism terminated the contract with Hamid Ismail.Raajje (English)The agreement between the state and Hamid Ismail to develop a resort in Dhiffushi Lagoon was signed on February 19, 2015. However, the Ministry of Tourism subsequently terminated the contract.
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The High Court ruled the termination of the lease agreement invalid and ordered the Ministry of Tourism to comply with its terms.Raajje (English)Consequently, the High Court has ruled that the agreement between both parties remains valid and binding, ordering the Ministry of Tourism to comply with its terms.
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Hamid's lawyers filed a case regarding the government voiding the Dhiffushi agreement.in 2017The EditionHamid's lawyers filed a case regarding the government voiding the Dhiffushi agreement in 2017, with the Civil Court at the time determining that the agreement was voided correctly.
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The government transferred the land to another party after issuing a notice to terminate the agreement.in 2018The EditionThe ruling further states that although the government transferred the land to another party in 2018 after issuing a notice to terminate the agreement, Hamid's agreement remained valid.
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