With an upcoming election, the Election Commission has issued a written notice to the Government Press, Police Department, Post Department, and several other government agencies to begin preparations.
Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, stated that the notice was sent to all relevant government institutions, including the Government Press, Post Department, Police Department, Ceylon Transport Board, Electricity Board, and Water Supply Board.
Mr. Ratnayake also mentioned that the 2024 voter list would be used for any election held after July 15 and that they aim to certify the 2024 voter list by that date.
According to the Constitution and Act No. 15 of 1981 regarding the election of the President, the presidential election will take place between September 17 and October 16.