The Department of Government Printing says that up to Rs. 600 to 800 million will be spent on printing for the presidential election.
Government Printer Ganga Kalpani Liyanage says that she has informed the Election Commission in this regard.
However, she also says that the amount could be reduced depending on the size of the ballot paper.
The Government Printer adds that the relevant documents for printing will be available after the presidential election is proclaimed.
However, she also says that the census sheets for state officials used for election activities, have already been printed.