Chairman of the National Election Commission Nimal Punchihewa says they are hoping to complete the conduct of the Local Authorities Election before the 10th of March.
The Commission has also said it will issue the gazette calling for nominations for the election before the 5th of January.
Elections Chief Nimal Punchihewa added that they are taking preparations to complete the conduct of the election and publish the names of the elected councilors before the 20th of March.