Deposits have been placed to file nominations to contest for 19 Local Government Bodies at the forthcoming Local Authorities Election.
The National Election Commission said one political party and two independent groups from Kalutara and Kandy districts placed deposits yesterday.
The acceptance of deposits for the 2023 Local Authorities Election commenced on the 4th of January and will continue until noon on the 20th of January.
The Election Commission said a recognized political party has to deposit Rs. 1,500 rupees each for its candidates while an independent group has to deposit Rs.5,000 per candidate to contest the upcoming election.
Nominations for the 2023 Local Authorities Election will be accepted from the 18th to the 21st of January.
Notices calling for nominations for 340 local government bodies were issued on the 4th of January.