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Election Commission Mandates Asset and Liability Declarations for All Candidates

Election Commission of Sri Lanka

The Election Commission has announced that all candidates representing recognized political parties and independent groups contesting the upcoming general elections must submit their asset and liability statements along with their nomination papers.

  • In accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, the declarations should reflect the candidates’ assets and liabilities as of the date the election poll is officially announced.
  • Additionally, candidates nominated for National List positions in Parliament must also submit their declarations as per Article 99A.

The Commission has warned that failure to comply will be considered a punishable offense under the law.

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