EC announces new procedure for fearful voters

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Colombo, July 27 (Daily Mirror) - In response to ongoing situations in certain regions, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a new gazette notification outlining a special procedure for voters who fear they may be unable to cast their vote at their designated polling stations.

This measure, rooted in Section 119B of the Presidential Elections Act, aims to ensure all eligible voters can participate in the upcoming election despite potential threats in their areas.

The notification specifies that any elector who has a reasonable fear of being unable to vote at their assigned polling station due to prevailing conditions can request to vote at an alternative location. The process to apply for this change involves obtaining an application from any District Returning Officer's office or District Election Office.

Applicants must submit their completed forms to the Election Commission’s office in Rajagiriya within seven days of the nomination notice, no later than August 1, 2024.

Each application must include the applicant's National Identity Card number and certification from the relevant Grama Niladhari of their residence. Applications lacking this certification will be rejected.

The necessary information for the application can be found in the valid consolidated electoral register for 2024, available at all District Secretariats, Kachcheris, District Election Offices, and the Election Commission’s website at www.elections.lk.

Comments - 9

Is this good for democracy Saturday, 27 July 2024 06:15 PM

This is the first time for this type notice, to the bet of our knowledge. Does this mean that there will be threats to voters and security is not guaranteed? All the candidates seem to be determined to win, by any means. Is this good for democracy?

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Mahila Sunday, 28 July 2024 07:23 AM

This process would ensure Higher level of Voter Participation!!?? Overcome obstacles, preventing voter participation, thus result in deformed Outcomes, which is without DOUBT, GOOD for sustaining Vibrant Democracy!!??

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Counterfeits Papers Will Result in Double Votings Sunday, 28 July 2024 04:31 AM

Might result in double voting! These days, forgery is done rampantly and professionally. Anyone with basic computer systems, printers and seals should be able to forge these documents to vote elsewhere. Example is currency forgery which some counterfeit machines can’t detect high end counterfeits. Agents of candidates should check on the vetting process to vote elsewhere so as to ensure transparency is maintained.

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Sandy Sunday, 28 July 2024 06:36 AM

People who forgot how peace was restored pay the price for memory loss , now for a long time

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A Supporter of the EC Sunday, 28 July 2024 08:32 AM

What about voters who are afraid to travel and cast votes during 'Raahu Kalaya' and not having Auspicious Times to cast their votes? Will the Chairman of EC will allow them to cast the votes may be one day before at an Auspicious Time?

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sacre blieu Sunday, 28 July 2024 09:06 AM

how does he expect people from distance places to come to the election office to submit this claim. They should be allowed to submit it to the district secretariat office.

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Sambo Sunday, 28 July 2024 09:25 AM

Your procedures are too bad having to go from pillar to post and fill forms. When it comes to a presidential election any person should be able to vote in any part of the country as long as he/she has a valid voting card.

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Kevin Sunday, 28 July 2024 03:35 PM

A ploy to caste multiple votes.

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Lawry Monday, 29 July 2024 08:15 AM

Only at the last moment threats will surface. There will be no help then. Voter should contact Rajagiriya before 1st August?

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