Maafushi Island Council has opened the opportunity for individuals to submit applications for 308 land plots from the newly reclaimed area.
The requirements for individuals seeking the 2000sqm include not having acquired a land title or private land or a portion of land larger than 600ft on an island in the Maldives. The individuals must not have a government-built building or flat registered under their name.
The application form for the land plots is available for download from the Government Gazette. Applications will be available from the Maafushi Island Council from 0930-1230hrs on non-official holidays until June 15. Applications will be accepted from April 9 to June 15 from 0930-1300hrs on non-official holidays.
Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll has always faced the issue of not having enough land area for housing. The last time land plots were given in Maafushi was 20 years ago. The island is famous for its local tourism.