Majlis empowers govt to repossess land under councils

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The Parliament, on Wednesday, approved an amendment to the Decentralization Act that authorizes the government to repossess land falling within the jurisdiction of local councils for the implementation of government projects. The bill, submitted by independently-elect Thulhaadhoo MP Abdul Hannan, who is closely aligned with the administration, was passed with the support of 47 of the 59 members present. The legislation was