Judges required to seek Supreme Court approval for time off from work
“It has come to our attention that courts are not able to hold hearings as per court schedules because many judges are on leave at the same time. Henceforth, judges of any court in the Maldives are required to obtain permission from the Supreme Court to take leave from work,” the Supreme Court said.
12 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
Maldivian judges and magistrates are now required to seek permission from the Supreme Court for time off from work.
In a brief announcement, the apex court said Monday: “It has come to our attention that courts are not able to hold hearings as per court schedules because many judges are on leave at the same time.
“Henceforth, judges of any court in the Maldives are required to obtain permission from the Supreme Court to take leave from work.”
The announcement comes a day after a second hearing in a corruption trial against a top tourism official was called off because the Chief Judge of the criminal court Abdulla Mohamed was on leave.
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