The Cabinet approved a new draft bill for the calling of fresh nominations for the local government elections, during yesterday’s cabinet meeting.
Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Ruwan Senarath said that the new draft bill was prepared based on the Cabinet’s decision to call for fresh nominations for the local government elections.
Ministry of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government confirmed that the bill was approved by the Attorney General as well.
The draft bill is scheduled to be presented to Parliament next month.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Election Commission R. M. A. L. Rathnayake said yesterday that the date for the local government elections will be announced once the Local Government Elections Act is amended.
He further added that the election date will be declared, once the necessary procedures are completed.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently announced that steps are being taken to hold the local government elections before the 2025 Sinhala and Tamil New Year.