President ratifies bill allowing MVR 100,000 political party fine
Parliament passed the bill on Tuesday.
President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday ratified a bill introducing provisions to impose fines on political parties if any of their members commit illegal acts.
Parliament passed the bill on Tuesday.
Under the new amendment, political parties may now be fined up to MVR 100,000 if a member is found guilty of illegal activities.
Previously, the Elections Commission could impose fines ranging from MVR 5,000 to MVR 10,000 for the improper nomination of a party member and MVR 30,000 to MVR 75,000 for other violations of the Act. The revised amendment maintains these fines and introduces an additional fine of MVR 100,000 on the party affiliated with the offender.
Further updates to the bill introduced in committee include restrictions on dissolved political parties, preventing the use of their name, emblem, coin, and colours for five years following dissolution.
Additionally, parties will not face automatic dissolution for failing to hold a national meeting at least once every five years.
