The National Election Commission has requested the Ministry of Finance to release Rs.770 million to carry out preparations for the Local Government Election in the month of February.
The request was made by the Chairman of the Election Commission Nimal Punchihewa to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance in writing.
The Commission has estimated that Rs.770 million will be required for initial expenditure of the Local Government Election that is due to be worked off on the 9th of March.
Therefore, the Election Commission requested the Finance Ministry to disburse the funds in total or in portions over the course of the month.
