By: Isuru Parakrama
September 29, Colombo (LNW): The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has confirmed that postal voting applications for the upcoming parliamentary elections will be accepted from October 01 to 08.
The announcement, made during a press conference in Colombo, outlined the process and timelines for postal voters.
Ratnayake explained that in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 01 of 1981, the period for accepting postal vote applications must fall between the 7th and 14th days following the official announcement of the election.
This timeframe ensures the timely submission and processing of applications.
Postal voters are reminded to have their applications certified by the head of their institution before registering their vote and submitting it to the district returning officer. This procedure is crucial in ensuring a smooth electoral process.
Ratnayake also noted that the voter list used for the previous presidential election will be utilised for this parliamentary election, based on the updated 2024 electoral roll. This will allow for consistency and accuracy in the voting process.
