Polls violations before HRCSL
Complaints have been filed with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) with regards to pre-election violations, including the misuse of Government property.
The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) are among those who filed complaints today with the HRCSL on the use of Government buses, Road Development Authority (RDA) officials and Government vehicles for election work, in violations of election laws.
Meanwhile the HRCSL said that it has been reported to the commission that some political party candidates have been denied the opportunity to use certain places, grounds and halls within the control of local Government authorities. The reason for such refusal is that such places are reserved for other activities not related to the election.
HRCSL said that all commissioners and secretaries of local government authorities in their capacity as public officials have the responsibility to act in conformity with election laws, the Constitution of Sri Lanka and other laws in force.
Therefore, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has forwarded written advice and directions to all commissioners and secretaries of local government authorities in Sri Lanka to uphold the law to enable the conduct of a free and fair election. (Colombo Gazette)
Bar Association files suit against three local governments
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has taken legal action against three local governments for failing to remove the illegal hoardings and posters erected in their city limits. |