A committee is investigating the previous government's housing projects.
The Hiyaa social housing scheme and sale of plots from Hulhumalé were halted by the ACC.
Fines have also been waived for fishermen, tenants and motorists.
The takeover is the latest example of the government chipping away at the council's powers.
Housing Minister Muizz also revealed plans to vacate 256 households from the capital under the ambitious social housing project.
The flats were put up for sale after its original recipients under a previous government's social housing programme were unable to secure loans.
Housing ministry spokesman Ahmed Fazal said the flats would be reserved for those working in the greater Malé region. There are around 24,000 civil servants in...
According to amendments brought on Monday to regulations on housing for police, applicants will be awarded points based on an interview, rank, marital status, number of...
When Malé's landless families drew lots to choose flats in the newly built Tata blocks in October, the keys to their new homes seemed all but...
Some 300 families who were awarded flats by former President Mohamed Nasheed’s administration are being asked to pay MVR2million (US$129,701) for a flat, with the housing...