The House of Representatives has announced the dissolution of all Ad Hoc committees in the House.
This was disclosed in a letter to all Chairmen and Members of Ad Hoc Committees of the House of Representatives, and to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr Sidi Ibrahim.
He pointed out that he was directed by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Abbas Tajudeen, to inform all Members that all Ad Hoc Committees of the House stand dissolved with immediate effect.
He noted that the directive is a sequel to 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.
He said that following those announcements, only two Ad Hoc Committees sought and were granted an extension of time in compliance with Order Eighteen Rule 5 of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives and that the two-week extension granted has since elapsed.
“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,” Mr Ibrahim said.
He urged members to kindly take note and ensure strict compliance with the directive.
