COLOMBO (News 1st); The Elections Commission said that it will be vested with the power to call for Local Government Elections after the 20th of September 2022.

The Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa said the power will be vested with the Elections Commission as per the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance.

At present, the Minister-in-charge had taken measures to extend the tenure of all local government bodies by one year, until March 2023.

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