March 17, Colombo (LNW): The National Election Commission has issued a detailed notice outlining essential information regarding the nomination process for the upcoming Local Government elections.
This notice highlights several important rules and regulations, specifying conditions under which nominations may be disqualified or rejected.
Among the key points, the notice states that nominations can be invalidated if they are submitted by an individual not authorised to do so, or if the number of candidates listed does not align with the required criteria.
Additionally, any nomination paper that lacks the candidate’s signature will lead to the exclusion of that candidate from the process, and no substitutions will be allowed.
Further clarifications provided by the Commission include the forfeiture of any security deposit or bond made on behalf of a candidate, should their nomination be rejected.
This measure aims to ensure that all parties involved adhere to the necessary protocols and guidelines.
The official nomination period for the Local Government elections is set to begin tomorrow and will run until 12 noon on March 20. Nominations can be submitted each day between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. at District Secretariat offices and Election Offices, where Returning Officers will supervise the process.
Candidates are reminded that they must ensure their bond is submitted by 12 noon on March 19, as no nominations will be processed without the appropriate security deposit.
The Election Commission has also confirmed that the official date for the Local Government elections will be announced on March 20, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event.
In addition to the nationwide nominations, those seeking to stand for the Mannar, Poonakary, and Dehiattakandiya pradeshiya sabhas will have a separate window for nominations, running from March 24 to March 27.
For these specific areas, the deadline for submitting security deposits will be 12 noon on March 26.
