AG to challenge ruling on Shiyam salary payments

The Attorney General’s Office has decided to appeal against a ruling by the High Court concerning Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam.

In 2014, Shiyam was dismissed by the Police Disciplinary Board for alleged abuse of his position as commander of the North Police Division. The case was later filed in the Civil Court, which held that there was no basis for reinstatement. Shiyam then appealed that judgment in the High Court.

On Thursday, the High Court ruled that Shiyam should be reinstated and paid salary and allowances until his return to duty.

An official from the Attorney General’s Office told Atoll Times Tuesday that the component of the High Court ruling related to salary and allowances conflicts with a recent decision of the Supreme Court on employment matters.

According to that decision, payment upon reinstatement is limited to a maximum of six months’ salary and allowances. In cases of unemployment, up to one year’s salary and allowances may be granted.

The Attorney General’s Office stated that it will appeal the High Court ruling, particularly the order to pay salary and allowances for a period of 12 years.