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The recent decision to cancel nominations submitted for the local government elections may lead to a significant financial loss of over one billion rupees, according to the People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL).
Rohana Hettiarachchi, the executive director of PAFFREL, expressed concern over the government's decision, particularly in light of the country's economic crisis.
Hettiarachchi questioned who would be held accountable for the financial loss incurred as a result of such a decision. He emphasized the importance of holding the local government elections promptly, despite the current circumstances.
Moreover, Hettiarachchi highlighted that the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has already invested a substantial amount of money in preparation for the 2023 local government elections.
Therefore, the cancellation of nominations not only affects the potential loss of revenue but also wastes the resources already allocated for the election.
The decision to cancel the nominations was unanimously agreed upon by the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government on September 20.
The committee considered the challenges faced by individuals who had already submitted their nominations, due to the postponement of the elections.
The estimated cost for the local government election was previously calculated to be around 9.3 billion rupees. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
Look at the net gain Saturday, 23 September 2023 08:21 PM
Govt. saves more than Rs. 8 billion due to cancellation of local election is a gain to the nation. Even if the election is held, there is nothing to be gained with the arrival of new set of jokers to swell the ranks.
Election Commission and Supreme Court tried to cause waste of billions Sunday, 24 September 2023 12:58 AM
Exactly. What mad complaint does the executive director of PAFFREL for the saving of Rs. 8 billion. The Election Commission should have considered without letting their independence go to their heads. Even the Supreme Court got too high and mighty ordering for release of funds, but again in vain. Supreme Court is also useless to make dumb part of Constitution to happen. Good it was so useless with trying to force what is wrong for the country just because it is in the law.
Joshua Saturday, 23 September 2023 09:25 PM
Loss has to be borne by Ranil.
Tissa Fernando Saturday, 23 September 2023 10:20 PM
Cancel LGs permanently and make the existing offices as government multi service centers. Without LGs you will save at least 200 billion a year.
Zaza Saturday, 23 September 2023 10:24 PM
Presidential Football Game. Mr. President pay now.
Gb Saturday, 23 September 2023 10:35 PM
Boot everyone out and start from scratch, how can they take out constitutional rights away from us, morons commenting above are you local gov officials??
Tinpot president and his election phobia Sunday, 24 September 2023 08:05 AM
Size the assets of the nincompoop president to pay for this loss.
Mahila Monday, 25 September 2023 04:05 AM
FORGOT – 1 BILLION LOSS was to SAVE 8 BILLION in RETURN!!? Net saving of 7 Billion, which the country needed very badly to ensure, ‘POOR AND DEPRIVED’ had sufficient 'ESSENTIALS and FOOD'!!?? ENSURE that VULNERABLE, didn't DIE of STARVATION and 'LACK of MEDICATION'!!?? Invaluable, RIGHT to LIFE or RIGHT to VOTE!!!???
The weakling president Sunday, 24 September 2023 08:08 AM
Let's face it, we have a president who is terrified of elections. Why? Because when JVP comes into power all the stolen assets by the president and his masters the rajapaksas will be sized.
Cherath Sunday, 24 September 2023 02:39 PM
The strong possibility is - that no election will be held for the foreseeable future. Ranil, when he is forced to do so, will make 1 minute statement declaring, "the economy is still not conducive to hold elections". Over time, people will get used to looking after themselves and the reliance of a government will fade away.
LK Dissanayake Sunday, 24 September 2023 03:08 PM
This people is why this is called the third world.
Cheers Sunday, 24 September 2023 03:54 PM
This is what aragalaya wanted so let it be than sapada
Pohottu Supporter Monday, 25 September 2023 10:25 PM
Don't worry. Ranil Rajapaksa will pay this money from his own pocket.
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