The Maldives is a unitary, sovereign, independent and democratic Republic
based on the principles of Islam. The evolution and development of the system
of governance and administration in the Maldives shows long standing, unwritten
constitutional principles accepted by the people.
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March 19, 1931
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The
Maldivian constitution was written for the first time during Sultan Muhammad
Shamsuddeen’s reign.
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On 19 March 1931 a council was appointed and
assigned the task of drafting the first constitution of the Maldives.
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The
constitution was proclaimed and put into practice on 22 December 1931.
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The
rights of the citizens, equality and justice and the rights of the people to
live in peace and security were protected in the constitution for the first
time.
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Constitution
articulated administrative reforms towards improving lives of the people.
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January 31, 1940
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The
first constitution was revised
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On
31 January 1940, the constitution was repealed because it was unsuitable for
the circumstances at that time.
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April 23, 1942
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On
23 April 1942 a new constitution was formulated and implemented.
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1952
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In
1952 the Maldives became a Republic and the Constitution was revised to a
Republican one.
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March 7, 1954
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On
7 March 1954 the Monarchy was restored, and the constitution was revised once
again.
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November 11, 1968
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In
1968, during Muhammad Fareed’s reign, a referendum was held.
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On
11 November 1968, a Republican form of Government was adopted for the second
time.
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Ibrahim
Nasir became the First President of the Second Republic.
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The
constitution of the Maldives has been in use and amended thrice since then.
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December 31, 1978
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On
31 December 1978, during the first year of Presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom,
the People’s Majlis passed a Bill providing the amendment of the
Constitution.
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November 29, 1980
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On
29 November 1980, the President convened the People’s Majlis.
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The
Special Majlis was charged with the responsibility of amending the
constitution.
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November 27, 1997
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On
27 November 1997, the amended Constitution adopted by the Special Majlis was
given consent by President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.
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January 1, 1998
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On
1 January 1998, the amended Constitution was put to practice.
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May 28, 2004
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An
Election for People’s Special Majlis was held.
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June 9, 2004
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Former
President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom shared his views on Constitutional reform.
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June 15, 2004
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Elected
members of the People’s Special Majlis took oath of office.
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July 19, 2004
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The
first meeting of the People’s Special Majlis was held.
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August 7, 2007
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The
old Constitution was dissolved.
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August 7, 2008
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The
Constitution of the Maldives was ratified.
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November 11, 2008
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President
Nasheed was sworn in.
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February 7, 2012
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By Zueshan Ali
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