Petition challenging the Local Government Election postponed to May 11th

COLOMBO (News 1st); The petition filed by Retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M. R. Wijesundara seeking an order to invalidate the preparations being made for the Local Government Election, citing the present economic status in the country, was postponed to the 11th of May for further consideration, by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

When the application was taken up on Thursday (23), President's Counsel Saliya Peiris appearing for the National Election Commission noted that there was no division in the position maintained by the Election Commission that the election must go ahead.

However, he told the court that there were obstacles in holding the election due to issues in printing the ballot papers, and the treasury not releasing funds for the election.

Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle appearing for the Treasury Secretary made submissions based on an affidavit.

Elaborating on the provision of funds, the Additional Solicitor General noted that advice was necessary to further provide funds.