Election Commission tells Supreme Court it has taken all steps to hold LG Election

13 January 2023 11:18 am 9 Bookmark

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The Election Commission today informed Supreme Court that it has taken all steps to hold the Local Government Election in accordance with the law.

President's Counsel Saliya Pieris appearing for the Election Commission made these remarks when a writ petition filed by a retired army Colonel in respect of the Local Government Election was taken up before Supreme Court three-judge-bench headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya.
This petition fixed for support on January 18.

In his petition, Colonel Wijesundera had sought an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections to be held before March 10 as reported by media. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

The Election Commission today informed Supreme Court that it has taken all steps to hold the Local Government Election in accordance with the law. President's Counsel Saliya Pieris appearing for the Election Commission made these remarks when a writ petition filed by a retired army Colonel in respect of the Local Government Election was taken up before Supreme Court three-judge-bench headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya. This petition fixed for support on January 18. In his petition, Colonel Wijesundera had sought an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections to be held before March 10 as reported by media. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)<center><a href="https://www.hi.lk/himag" target="_blank"><img src="https://bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-singapore-1.oraclecloud.com/cdn.sg.dailymirror.lk/assets/uploads/advr_7fec3b236e.jpg" /></a></center>

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Comments - 9

Sambo Friday, 13 January 2023 11:26 AM

Thank you Sirs. Hold onto what's right and not to what politicians want. The politicians think they own this country and the public should work to their whims and fancies.

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Rasika Friday, 13 January 2023 11:39 AM

Hats off to Election Commission. We need a few guys of this caliber in the country.

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sam Friday, 13 January 2023 11:47 AM

Spending 10 billion for a local election without any priority will not feed the hungry people.

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Ben Friday, 13 January 2023 12:45 PM

SLPP most probably may have intention to disrupt having early elections,cunning guys could do anything to achieve it

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Cheers Friday, 13 January 2023 02:10 PM

Good now once the election held and people vote saliya peiris who was a key member of aragalaya bringing sri lanka down to the knees will be wiped out along with jvp and sjb

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Voter Friday, 13 January 2023 04:29 PM

If those who are against holding the legitimate LG elections now giving various puerile excuses succeed, when the time comes for holding the General or Presidential too they will try the same tactics to put off the Elections.

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chandima suriyarachchi Friday, 13 January 2023 07:17 PM

LG elections at this time is not the solution to our current problem!!! Just waste of money to satisfy politicians!!!

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Buddhist Friday, 13 January 2023 07:23 PM

Supreme court should warn in advance anyone including the President, Ministers, MPs, or Govt officials who takes any action to block the election.

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nalinda Saturday, 14 January 2023 04:39 AM

Must hold the elections as it supposed to. Great move by the election commission. Must hold all elections , Give people power.

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