September 03, Colombo (LNW): Presidential candidates who exceed the legally mandated spending limit of Rs. 109 per voter could face severe repercussions, the Election Commission has warned.
Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, outlined the stringent measures in place to ensure transparency and accountability during the electoral process.
Candidates are required to submit comprehensive reports detailing their campaign income and expenditures within 21 days of the election. These reports will be scrutinised and subsequently made public through newspapers and online platforms.
Ratnayake stressed that any discrepancies or falsified information in these financial reports could lead to serious consequences. Not only could a candidate lose their elected position, but they might also be stripped of their civic rights for a period of three years, he added.
The public is encouraged to report any inaccuracies or suspicions of malpractice to the police, with legal actions being a possible outcome.
