Nominations for Jaffna MC, Vavuniya TC

Dharma Sri Abeyratne

Nominations have been called for electing members to the Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Town Council by respective retaining officers in the two districts.

Accordingly, nominations will be received by retaining officers with effect from June 18 up to 12 noon on June 25 at their respective offices.

Under terms and conditions of nominations 23 members are to be elected for Jaffna Administrative District while 11 members will be elected for Vavuniya Administrative District, elections officials said.

Youth candidates are encouraged in this Local Government election and the leaders of Independent Groups will have to deposit Rs. 7,250 for Jaffna while Rs. 3,750 for Vavuniya.