The appointment of new members to the Tax Appeal Tribunal has been forwarded to the Parliament’s Judiciary Committee for evaluation.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu sent the nominations as the terms of five current tribunal members are set to expire on 29 November. The President’s Office opened applications twice to fill the five seats and has now submitted a list of 14 nominees for Parliament’s consideration.

Nominees for the Tax Appeal Tribunal:

• Ahmed Yaameen

• Uza Shifza Abdul Gayyoom

• Uza Aishath Isha

• Uz Usama Moosa

• Hassan Naasih Ahmed

• Uz Ibrahim Afeef

• Hassan Zuhair Mohammed

• Uza Shaufa Ibrahim

• Mohamed Waheed Ali

• Mohamed Imthishal Ahmed

• Aminath Shaadhiya

• Uz Ibrahim Shareef

• Uz Mohamed Ameen Zahir

• Mohamed Aban Ibrahim

Established under the Administrative Taxation Act in 2010, the Tax Appeal Tribunal is an independent legal body mandated to hear and resolve disputes related to tax assessments and decisions issued by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). The tribunal functions similarly to a court and provides taxpayers with a formal mechanism to challenge tax-related rulings.

It operates as a five-member panel, with members appointed by Parliament and serving fixed terms. The Tribunal’s decisions play a critical role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and due process within the country’s tax administration system.