The Election Commission has urged all political parties and independent groups to promptly submit details of members elected to Local Government bodies following the recently concluded Local Government Election.
Speaking at a special media briefing on May 22, Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that once the required information is received, the names of the elected members will be published in the Government Gazette. This is to ensure that Local Government institutions are formally constituted by the legal deadline of June 2, 2025.
In addition, Chairman Ratnayake reminded all candidates, political parties, and independent groups that income and expenditure reports related to the Local Government elections must be submitted by May 27, 2025. He emphasized that failure to comply with this requirement will result in legal action.
“The Commission will not hesitate to take legal steps against those who do not meet the deadline,” he warned, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.deadline of June 2, 2025.
In addition, Chairman Ratnayake reminded all candidates, political parties, and independent groups that income and expenditure reports related to the Local Government elections must be submitted by May 27, 2025. He emphasized that failure to comply with this requirement will result in legal action.
“The Commission will not hesitate to take legal steps against those who do not meet the deadline,” he warned, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.The Election Commission has urged all political parties and independent groups to promptly submit details of members elected to Local Government bodies following the recently concluded Local Government Election.
Speaking at a special media briefing on May 22, Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that once the required information is received, the names of the elected members will be published in the Government Gazette. This is to ensure that Local Government institutions are formally constituted by the legal deadline of June 2, 2025.
In addition, Chairman Ratnayake reminded all candidates, political parties, and independent groups that income and expenditure reports related to the Local Government elections must be submitted by May 27, 2025. He emphasized that failure to comply with this requirement will result in legal action.
“The Commission will not hesitate to take legal steps against those who do not meet the deadline,” he warned, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
