Committee OKs two candidates for MIRA deputy role for floor vote

Ahmed Shafneez (L) and Ahmed Mausoom (R) are interviewed by the Parliament's Economic Committee on October 12, 2026. (Photo/People's Majlis)

The Parliament’s Economic Committee on Monday forwarded two of three candidates nominated by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for the vacant position of deputy commissioner general of taxation for a floor vote.

President Muizzu sent a shortlist of three candidates who applied for the role for the consideration of the Parliament on October 5. They are:

Ahmed Shafneez
Ahmed Mausoom
Mariyam Jaidha

Ahmed Shafneez is interviewed by the Parliament's Economic Committee on October 12, 2026. (Photo/People's Majlis)

However, Jaidha was considered disqualified, and the committee interviewed Mausoom and Shafneez, the latter of whom currently serves as director-general of administration and finance at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on Monday.

Ahmed Mausoom is interviewed by the Parliament's Economic Committee on October 12, 2026. (Photo/People's Majlis)

Both candidates scored above 75 points during the interview, and the committee decided by unanimous consensus to forward the names of both candidates for a floor vote.

Parliament's Economic Committee convenes for a meeting on October 12, 2026. (Photo/People's Majlis)

The position of deputy commissioner general of taxation has been vacant since July, after Fathimath Ameeza got promoted to the role of commissioner general of taxation.