Man Fined MVR 50,000 for Operating Labour Quarters Inside FDC Social Housing Flat

A man has been fined MVR 50,000 and given 10 days to evict foreign workers after he was found operating labour quarters inside a social housing flat owned by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC). FDC Managing Director Hamdhaan Shakeel stated that the individual, a resident of the flat, violated the housing agreement by using the unit as labour quarters. The fine was imposed under the terms of the flat agreement, and the individual has been instructed to evict the foreign workers within ten days. Failure to comply will result in further action. The FDC flats are part of the 4,000-unit social housing project under the Gedhoruveriya Scheme initiated by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Additionally, FDC has fined two other individuals MVR 8,000 each for dumping garbage at the towers. The misuse of social housing flats, including high-priced subletting, has drawn public criticism, prompting Housing Minister Dr Abdullah Muthalib to consider legal amendments to prevent such practices.