Accepting postal vote applications ends at midnight

Accepting postal vote applications ends at midnight

September 30, 2019   11:55 am

The deadline for submitting applications for postal votes for the Presidential Election 2019 falls at midnight, today (30).

The applications for postal votes for the forthcoming presidential election were accepted over a period of 10 days since the 19th of September.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission announced the dates for the postal voting of the Presidential Election as the 30th and the 31st of October.

The Commission stated that the eligible postal voters are to submit their applications to the Returning Officer of their respective districts before or on the deadline.

A Gazette Extraordinary was issued on 18th September declaring the Presidential Election on the 16th of November 2019.

The date for calling in nominations for the election was also declared through the Gazette as the 07th of October 2019.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Govt alone cannot tackle the crisis;President seeks support from private sector and other nations (English)

Govt alone cannot tackle the crisis;President seeks support from private sector and other nations (English)

Water level of Kelani River receding despite minor flooding in Colombo suburbs (English)

India opens airspace for Pakistani aid flights heading towards flood-affected Sri Lanka (English)

'Manusath Derana' continues to deliver essential supplies to Sri Lankans in dire need (English)

Opposition critical of government’s failure to act on early weather warnings issued by officials (English)

Committee appointed to investigate Lunuwila helicopter accident (English)

Tri-Forces personnel continue to engage in rescue and relief operations across the country (English)

Massive joint recovery effort required to rebuild Sri Lanka – President (English)