The Cabinet has approved the proposal of allowing SAMURDHI and Field Officers to contest election and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in his capacity as the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Governments has instructed the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Local Governments and its Legal Officer to adopt the legal basis in this regard.
The move was made when the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Governments was convened two days ago (24) under the patronage of the Prime Minister.
Based on the Cabinet approval on field officers being able to contest elections within their own constituencies, the Law Drafting Department has been informed for an amendment on October 19, ministerial officials disclosed.
MIAP
