The ministry failed to provide information within the legally mandated 21-day period.
Moosa Siraj was arrested over statements released by his jailed client.
Banks were refusing to lend to the existing welfare companies.
Opposition leader Nasheed is under fire for accepting an invitation to visit the kingdom.
A judgment is due on the president's petition to annul the September 23 election.
The Supreme Court was undecided on hearing from secret witnesses.
President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was among the dozen lawmakers.
President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.
The company that printed ballot papers alleged its staff were offered bribes for false testimony.
Police officers have been raiding gang hangouts and frisking suspects.
The Supreme Court was asked to annul the September 23 presidential election.
Sheikh Shameem was barred due to national security reasons.
The Supreme Court wrapped up hearings on the disqualification of MPs Abdulla and Sinan.
More than 5,000 forms were submitted in two days for 400 plots from Hulhumalé.
