President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has vetoed the bill on state wage policy passed by parliament on December 17.
According to the President’s Office, President Waheed “detailed the 10 main issues noted by the Attorney General regarding the bill” in a letter to the Speaker of the People’s Majlis.
Under article 91(a) of the constitution, the President has 15 days to either ratify or “return for reconsideration” any bill or amendment passed by parliament.
However, 91(b) states that “a majority of the total membership of the People’s Majlis” can override a presidential veto.
The wage policy legislation was passed with 46 votes in favour, two against and two absentions.
