The Election Commission (EC) has issued a special notice directing all candidates who contested the 2025 Local Government Election to submit detailed reports of their election campaign income and expenditure by May 27, in line with the Election Expenditure Regulation Act No. 03 of 2023.
EC Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that the move is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the country’s electoral process. As per the provisions of the Act, all candidates, whether affiliated with political parties or independent groups, are required to submit separate financial reports detailing their campaign incomes and expenses.
These reports must be handed over to the returning officers at the relevant Local Government institution in the district where the candidate contested. The deadline for submission is set for midnight on May 27.
Chairman Ratnayake also cautioned that any failure to submit the required reports by the deadline will be treated as a violation of the law, and legal action will be initiated against those who are non-compliant.
