Housing ministry fined for failing to attend ICOM hearing
The ICOM did not disclose details about the complaint filed against the ministry or the specific information requested.
Housing ministry has been fined MVR 350 for failing to attend a public hearing scheduled by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICOM) regarding a case under investigation.
The ICOM announced the fine through a social media statement on Thursday, explaining that the ministry did not provide prior notice for its absence, as required.
According to the ICOM:
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The public hearing was scheduled for November 7.
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Any party unable to attend a hearing must provide notice at least one hour before the start of the session, citing valid reasons.
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The ministry failed to attend the hearing and did not provide the required notice, resulting in the fine.
The ICOM did not disclose details about the complaint filed against the ministry or the specific information requested.
