Nominations for remaining LG bodies from Aug 18-25

Chaminda Perera

The Elections Department yesterday said that elections for the remaining Local Government bodies will be held on or before October 17 and nominations would be accepted from recognized political parties and independent groups from August 18-25.

Elections would be held in 23 Local Government bodies, including 17 Municipal Councils, one Urban Council and five Pradeshiya Sabhas.

According to Elections Department sources, the department will accept nominations from recognized political parties and the independent groups till 12 noon on August 25.

Independent groups contesting the election should make deposits before 12 noon on August 24. Each candidate should make a deposit of Rs. 250.

The Returning Officers of the respective areas would issue notices calling for nominations for the election.