Reps Dissolve Ad-Hoc Committees

The House of Representatives has dissolved all Ad-Hoc Committees with immediate effect.

Clerk of the House, Sidi Ibrahim announced this in a statement on Saturday, saying the dissolution followed directives from Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.

He explained that the directive followed earlier announcements, urging Ad-Hoc Committees to conclude their assignments and submit their reports in line with the rules and established practice of the House.

Ibrahim said, sequel to the announcements only two Ad-Hoc Committees sought and were granted extension of time in compliance with Order 18 Rule 5 of the Standing Orders of the House, adding that the two-week extension granted had since elapsed.

According to him, chairmen of the affected committees are directed to forward all outstanding reports, working documents, records, and other materials relating to their assignments to the Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives for safekeeping.

“For the avoidance of doubt, honourable members are reminded that Ad-Hoc Committees are temporary Committees of the House established for specific and time-bound mandates. They are not intended to subsist indefinitely beyond the purpose and period for which they were constituted.

“In accordance with Order Eighteen, Rule 11, Paragraph 5, of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives which provides for “Limitations as to time of Reports”, Committees are required to submit their reports within the time allotted. Having exceeded the time allotted, the continued existence of the Ad Hoc Committees is no longer tenable.

“Consequently, with effect from Friday 28th August 2026, all Ad-Hoc Committees of the House stand dissolved; and activities being carried out in the name of such Committees shall cease forthwith.

“Chairmen of the affected Committees are directed to forward all outstanding reports, working documents, records, and other materials relating to their assignments to the Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives for safekeeping.

“Honourable members are kindly requested to take note and ensure strict compliance, please,” the statement read.