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Bill Seeks to Scrap MVR 175,000 Allowance for Former Presidents’ Offices
The government has submitted a bill to Parliament that would scrap the MVR 175,000 monthly allowance for former presidents' offices, introduce for the first time an allowance for former vice presidents, and suspend benefits whenever a former president accepts any state position. MP Mohamed Shahid, presenting the amendments on Tuesday, said eliminating the office allowance could save the state more than MVR 10 million.
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Tue 25 NovThe government's amendments to the Protection and Benefits of Former Presidents Act were presented to Parliament by MP Mohamed Shahid on be…on Tuesdayonly The StandardThe amendments were presented on Tuesday by MP Mohamed Shahid on behalf of the government.
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the current financial provisions needed re-evaluation to ensure responsible public spending and fairness across senior state positions
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MVR 175,000Monthly allowance for operating former presidents' officesThe StandardUnder existing law, former presidents receive MVR 175,000 each month to maintain their official offices.
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more than MVR 10 millionEstimated state savings from removing the office allowanceThe StandardShahid told lawmakers that eliminating this provision could save the state more than MVR 10 million, based on financial estimates included with the bill.
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