COLOMBO (News 1st):- The National Elections Commission has been granted with over Rs. 7000 million as expenses for the General election through provisions of the general treasury.

Commissioner-General of the NEC, Saman Sri Rathnayake said that the amount was granted after taking into consideration the expense reports submitted by the elections commission.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner-General said that a survey has begun to identify the officials and the vehicles that are due to be used for the elections.

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