Eviction notice served to clear Malé surf point

The government has served a 30-day notice to a local company to clear out its Newport View restaurant in Malé’s eastern waterfront.

The 10,000 square feet plot of land near the capital’s surf break was controversially leased to Strada Pvt Ltd in September 2016 to build a platform to view the construction of the Sinamalé bridge.

Built as part of the project, the Newport restaurant opened in February.

But the new administration wants to reopen the space for public use, according to media reports. Compensation was offered to vacate the area but Strada is preparing to sue for damages.