December 22, Colombo (LNW): The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced plans to hand over a list of candidates who have failed to submit their required income and expenditure reports following the general election to the Police.
This move comes as part of the Commission’s efforts to ensure compliance with electoral transparency regulations and hold accountable those who neglect their legal obligations.
According to the Chairman of the Election Commission, the Police will be tasked with taking appropriate legal action against the errant candidates.
The submission of income and expenditure reports is a critical part of the electoral process, designed to ensure transparency in the funding of political campaigns.
Candidates who fail to comply with this requirement risk facing legal penalties.
In contrast, the Commission has made public the names of those candidates who have adhered to the law by submitting their financial reports.
These names have been displayed in prominent locations such as district secretariats and district election offices, making it easier for the public and relevant authorities to verify the transparency of electoral processes.
