The Parliament of Maldives has passed to provide former vice presidents with USD 2,200 as allowance.
Vice Presidents Protection and Benefit Bill submitted by Ahmed Saleem was passed with 32 votes in favour. The bill which states every individual who have respectfully served the post of the vice president without culpability must be given an allowance and should be provided with adequate protection and security by government.
Moreover, the bill passed require all former vice presidents' are addressed with the post vice president as a title. In addition, the state must provide land transportation within the state expenditure and security forces if required, a diplomatic passport as well as VIP services.
There are five individuals who have served as vice presidents in the country excluding the sitting vice president.