HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
aerodromes, maintaining standards of safety zones and demarcation of a certain area surrounding
the aerodrome for activities such as:
• Construction of buildings and other structures
• Planting and cultivating trees and other crops
• Driving and parking of various types of vehicles
• Illuminating, rearing of birds and having airborne objects and engage in other operations
that will endanger the safety of civil aviation.
• Building controls in the vicinity of the airport
The Civil Aviation Act of the Maldives also outlines the penalties for breaching the Act and any
Regulations under the Act.
The proposed bridge is location in close proximity to the airport runway and approach path. The
bridge designs and construction machinery should conform to the height restriction and safety
measures specified by the Act and its associated regulations.
3.1.3 Decentralization Act
The Decentralization Act establishes the local councils as the highest political authority in the
locality and who shall have executive powers to be exercised in accordance with this Act. The
Act establishes Atoll Councils, Island Councils and City Councils.
According to Articles 24 (e) and 42 (e) of the Decentralization Act provision of electricity,
water, sewerage and other utility services in their jurisdictions according to the laws of the
Maldives is the responsibility of Island Councils and City Councils respectively.
Articles 24 (b) and 42 (b) of the Act mandate Island Councils and City Councils to provide
adequate waste management services.
According to Article 23 (h), (i) and Article 41 (g), Island Councils and City Councils are
responsible for release of land for development according to the provisions of the Land Act, the
Land Use Plan of the island, and any guidelines issued by the Ministry responsible for land.
City council must be fully informed of the proposed project. A copy of this EIA shall be
submitted to City Council.
3.1.4 General Laws Act – 4/68 (Public property)
The general Laws Act 4/68, Paragraph 7 stipulates that public property such as trees, coconut
palms, farm land, households and such owned by public or private individuals, if required to be
obtained by the Government, the property can be obtained by the Ministry of Justice or the High
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